Overview
The Center for Global Surgery offers a number of training pathways, beginning on July 1st of each academic year, for those interested in global surgery:
- ADVOCACY PATHWAY: Those interested in global surgery advocacy, to include campaign mobilizing, media engagement, op-ed writing, etc., are encouraged to apply.
- CLINICAL PATHWAY: Those interested in hands-on clinical work in global surgery are encouraged to apply.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING PATHWAY: Those interested in global surgery education and/or training, to include curriculum development, evaluation and assessment, program management,. etc., are encouraged to apply.
- INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY: Those interested in global surgery innovation and technology (especially those with a background in engineering) are encouraged to apply.
- RESEARCH PATHWAY: Those interested in global surgery research are encouraged to apply.
- GLOBAL PATHWAY: Those interested in concentrating on more than one training pathway category (i.e., advocacy, clinical work, education and training, innovation and technology, or research) or in receiving a generalized education in global surgery and encouraged to apply.
- NOTE: This pathway includes a "Visiting Observership" track as well as a designated track for our American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academic Global Surgery Fellowship program.
Click on a hyperlink to learn more about a specific pathway and the different tracks we offer!
How to Apply
Submit the following materials to the Programs Manager, Ms. Darelli-Anderson, at anna.darelli-anderson@utah.edu:
- Cover Letter
- Personal Statement addressing commitment to global surgery, why you selected the pathway you did, and how you will benefit from the program (500 words)
- Current Curriculum Vitae (tailored toward global surgery activities)
- If applying for a Level III track, copies of MD/DO and any other relevant graduate-level diplomas/licensure
- Two letters of reference, including letter of good standing in current residency program from Program Director or Chair (if applicable)