Course Catalog
STP2450 ADVANCED TOPICS IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND MISSIONARY MEDICINE
Department
EMERGENCY MED
Campus
Course Type(s)
Facility
Course Director
ERIN SHUFFLEBARGER, MD
Enrollment Limit
15
Contact
ERIN SHUFFLEBARGER, MD
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
erinshufflebarger@uabmc.edu
Address
OHB
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 516-2268
Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
Prerequisites
* * * WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED * * * 1. Completion of orientation and leadership preparation for the course/trip (details to be provided at least three weeks prior to course start date) 2. Actively contribute to leadership and mentorship during the experience. (assist in orientation, participate in clinic planning and workflow management in collaboration w/ supervising physicians and local partners) 3. Submit a final reflective paper about your experience (to include: general course reflection, leadership and mentorship expeeriences, key clinical encounters, lessons learned about healthcare needs and challenges faced by communities in resource-limited international settings, etc)
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
This advanced special topic builds on prior experience in global health and missionary medicine, providing students with an opportunity to take on greater leadership and mentorship roles during an immersive experience in an international, resource-limited setting. Students will deepen their understanding of global health systems and disparities while actively contributing to the organization and delivery of healthcare in community-based medical clinics. In addition to refining diagnostic and clinical skills under the supervision of US Board-certified physicians, students in this advanced course will assist in orienting and supporting first-time participants and will contribute to clinic planning and patient flow. The course emphasizes leadership development, interprofessional collaboration, and fostering cultural humility. It is offered in association/collaboration with a Christian faith-based organization, and while respect for the goals of the organization's work is expected, all students are welcome to participate in this experience.
Where To Report
CONTACT DEPARTMENT.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
1. Completion of first year of medical school.
2. Prior completion of STP ***: Global Health and Missionary Medicine
3. Written approval required: Approval is required by course director and must be uploaded with your online schedule change request.
Evaluation
1. Preceptor observation (to assess objectives 2, 3, &5)
2. Completion of writing assignment (to assess objectives 1& 4)
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