Global Pathway

GLOBAL PATHWAY

Level I (Undergraduate Students)

A Level I Global 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. Undergraduate students seriously interested in concentrating on more than one training pathway category (i.e., advocacy, education and training, innovation and technology, or research) or in receiving a generalized education in global surgery are encouraged to apply for this level.

The Experience

Complete the University of Utah Introduction to Academic Global Surgery Novice course
Attend weekly Works-in-Progress meetings
Encouraged to attend related local activities (e.g., virtual conferences, panel discussions)

Expected Output

Complete a small internal project related to global surgery
- Present at two (2) Works-in-Progress meetings
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 Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
- UROP provides a $1,200 stipend and educational programming for students who assist with a faculty member's research or creative project or who carry out a project of their own under the supervision of a faculty member.
Travel and Small Grants
- Level I Research Scholars may also apply for a travel or small grant from the OUR.

NOTE: This source of funding is only available to current University of Utah undergraduate students.

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)

Level II (Medical/Graduate Students)

Position Overview

A Level II Global 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 seriously 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 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)

Expected Output

Implement a project related to global surgery
- Present at two (2) Works-in-Progress meetings
- Submit an 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.

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)

Level III (Surgical Residents)

Position Overview

A Level III Global Scholar is the designation used for participants of our American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academic Global Surgery Fellowship program. Jointly sponsored by the ACS, University of Utah (UU) School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System Authority, and Hawassa University (HU) College of Medicine and Health Sciences, this fellowship was created to address surgical disparities in underserved populations. Priority areas of work include surgical systems, trauma systems development, and surgical skills capacity building.

ELIGIBILITY

Completion of at least three clinical years in, and currently in good standing with, an ACGME-accredited surgical residency program
Availability of one full year for dedicated, continuous research time
Ability to live in Ethiopia for 3-6 months
ACS (resident) membership

NOTE: Priority is given to residents from UU and VCU

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)
Spend 3-6 months at HU in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Supervise and mentor Level I and Level II Global Scholars

Expected Output

Contribute to teaching programs based on local (Ethiopian) needs - fellows will be expected to be engaged participants in peer-to-peer level education, giving lectures, workshops, and courses as requested
Engage in research and quality improvement work - fellows will work on specific projects determined by the fellow and their mentor(s), with clear mentors and outputs; they will work on projects that lead to implementing measurable changes and help create and maintain crucial datasets
Participate in clinical activities at HU throughout the continuum of care - fellows will participate as members of the team alongside site-based faculty, residents, and allied health professionals as long as there is no negative impact on the education of local trainees, and as permitted by and consistent with local laws, including local licensure and similar requirements
Program monitoring and evaluation - fellows will contribute to assessing the success of the planned research at HU so that planned collaborative activities are occurring in the anticipated timeline and able to produce the expected outputs; they will contribute to the strategic planning for future research initiatives, as possible
Present at two (2) Works-in-Progress meetings
Submit abstracts to the ACS Quality and Safety Conference (held annually in July), the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Annual Meeting (held annually in December), and the ACS Annual Meeting (held annually in October)
Encouraged to publish results
Complete a final end-of-year report of experience, including documentation/log of all activities performed to be submitted to the collaborative

Funding

Funding is provided by the partnership described in the position overview (as well as the scholar's home institution if the scholar isn't currently employed by UU or VCU) and generally covers:

Salary
Travel costs to and from HU, the ACS Quality and Safety Conference, the COSECSA Annual Meeting, and the ACS Annual Meeting
Any other applicable fees associated with the fellowship

NOTE: Funding will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with the scholar's home institution expected to cover up to 50% of the salary and 100% of benefits.

How to Apply

Selection of candidates will alternate between UU and VCU candidate pools. The call for applications will be coordinated through the institutional representative of the priority institution per cycle.

UU representative: Anna Darelli-Anderson, MEd, BA, C-TAGME (anna.darelli-anderson@utah.edu)
VCU representative: Amanda Jabri, MBA (amanda.adair@vcuhealth.org)

For cycles led by UU, 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, background, and career plans (500 words)
Current Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of support from faculty, including one from Program Director

Important Dates

April 1st: Application cycle opens
June 30th: Application deadline
October 1st: Match day
July 1st: Fellowship start

Visiting Scholar Program

Level IV (Physicians/Surgeons)

Position Overview

A Level IV Global Scholar is the designation used for participants of our Visiting Scholar Program (VSP), meant for those wanting to receive a generalized education in global surgery or complete a specific rotation with our Center over a period of less than one year, usually foreign surgical trainees or surgeons. This scholarship serves as both an opportunity for the Center for Global Surgery to further its mission and to help develop a visiting scholar's expertise and skills, something to share with colleagues in their home country upon their return. As such, the Center for Global Surgery has a unique role in not only shaping a visiting scholar's career and personal experience, but also in having a positive impact beyond our borders.

How to Apply

If you are interested in completing a visiting scholarship, or you are a Center for Global Surgery affiliated faculty member that is wanting to invite a visiting scholar to the University of Utah, please follow the steps below:

NOTE: The application process must be completed 8 weeks prior to the desired start date.

Review the following documents:
Complete and submit the following materials to the Programs Manager, Ms. Darelli-Anderson, at anna.darelli-anderson@utah.edu and the Program Coordinator, Ms. Elvira, at liz.elvira@hsc.utah.edu:
- Visiting Scholar Program Application
- Visiting Scholar Program Application Agreement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Confidentiality Acknowledgement
- Department Sponsored Provider Approval Form (one form per provider)
The program team will respond to your request within 5-10 business days and let you know if your application has been approved or if further information is needed. Once approved, complete and submit the following materials:
- Pay the application fee
  - This fee is based on the income status of the applicant's country of origin and set by the University of Utah.
- VSP Health Requirements Immunization Documentation Form
  - This form must also be faxed to the Employee Health Clinic at 801-585-2222.
- Proof of Health Insurance (valid in the United States)
- Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement
- HIPAA Training Certificate
- University Visitor Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Visiting Scholar Code of Conduct
- NOTE: All of the above steps and documentation MUST be received BEFORE we are able to begin the process of requesting your affiliate status. If this documentation is not received in a timely manner (i.e., at least 8 weeks prior to the desired start date), you WILL NOT be able to start on your desired start date.
If visiting for longer than one day, you will be required to complete a background check and drug screen. Review the information sent to you by Human Resources for specific instructions and complete the screening process.
If visiting for longer than one day, upon arrival at the University of Utah, visit the UCard Services Office in the Hospital Acute Care Center (ACC) on level LL2, Room B016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, to pick up your badge.
At the conclusion of your visit, please make sure to:
- Return your badge (if applicable)
- Complete and submit the Visiting Scholar Evaluation Form
- Complete and submit a 500-word article detailing your experience (to be posted on the Center for Global Surgery website)