Clinical Pathway

CLINICAL TRAINING PATHWAY

Level I (Medical/Graduate Students)

A Level I Clinical Scholar will be appointed for a period of one year (beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 of the following academic year) within the Center for Global Surgery's Training Pathways Program. Medical and graduate students interested in hands-on clinical work in global surgery are encouraged to apply for this level.

The Experience

Complete the University of Utah Introduction to Academic Global Surgery Advanced course
Attend weekly Works-in-Progress meetings
Encouraged to attend related local activities (e.g., virtual conferences, panel discussions)
Participate in a clinical rotation at an approved site

Expected Output

Implement a quality improvement project addressing a clinical or process-oriented need
- Present at two (2) Works-in-Progress meetings
- Submit abstract to local or regional meeting
- Encouraged to publish results
Write a 500-word blog post detailing experience for the CGS website

Funding

Possible sources of funding (by source and type) for this position include:

University of Utah Center for Global Surgery

(If available) international travel and lodging
Presentation at a local or regional conference

NOTE: This source of funding is not guaranteed/routinely available for those outside of the University of Utah.

Level II (Physicians/Surgeons)

Position Overview

A Level II Clinical Scholar will be appointed for a period of one to two year(s) (beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 of the following academic year) within the Center for Global Surgery's Training Pathways Program. Surgical residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons interested in hands-on clinical work in global surgery are encouraged to apply for this level.

The Experience

Complete the University of Utah Introduction to Academic Global Surgery Advanced course
Attend weekly Works-in-Progress meetings
Encouraged to attend related local activities (e.g., virtual conferences, panel discussions)
Complete the University of Utah Clinical Investigation Certificate, Global Health Certificate, or similar program (for 1-year scholars) OR complete the University of Utah Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, Global Health Innovation and Technology emphasis or similar program (e.g., MHPE, MIDET) (for 2-year scholars)
Spend 2-4 weeks at a surgical site in an LMIC
Participate in a clinical rotation at an approved site
Supervise and mentor Level I Clinical Scholars

Expected Output

Implement a quality improvement project addressing a clinical or process-oriented need
- Present at two (2) Works-in-Progress meetings annually
- Submit abstract to national meeting
- Encouraged to publish results
Write a 500-word blog post detailing experience for the CGS website

Funding

Possible sources of funding (by source and type) for this position include:

University of Utah Center for Global Surgery

(If available) international travel and lodging
Presentation at a national conference

NOTE: This source of funding is not guaranteed/routinely available for those outside of the University of Utah.

University of Utah Department of Surgery

(If a University of Utah trainee) reduced tuition for master's program

Benjamin H. Josephson, MD Fund

Air fare, ground transportation, housing, and food for medical services delivered to those in need throughout the world

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 the Level II track, copies of MD/DO and any other relevant graduate-level diplomas/licensure
If applying for the Level II track, two letters of reference, including letter of good standing in current residency program from Program Director or Chair (if applicable)