PSU-COM's Global Health Blog!
Stay abreast of ongoing Global Health News, participate in discussions, post your thoughts or photos or videos at the Global Health blog.
Several first year medical students have been posting to the blog over the summer.
Global Health Center News
The Global Health Center is now located in the Department of Humanities.
PSU-COM Global Health Scholars Program (GHSP)
The application for the GHSP is now open and available online. Applications are due December 31st.
Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Support Center at Vanderbilt
Would you like a unique chance to experience clinical research training in a developing country, working in an advanced research center? Learn more at www.fogaryscholars.org
Applications are due December 3, 2009
First year medical students: If you are planning a summer service trip abroad you may be able to receive elective credit through the Humanities Department (HUM 796). Please see Dr. Philip Wilson for further information.
Third year medical students: If you are planning a fourth year elective abroad, please see Dr. Fredrick if you need assistance.
Global Health Conferences:
Global Health Education Consoritum 1 day Conference, "Equipping and Empowering Current and Future Global Health Practitioners." November 7, 2009
M.A.C. PRESENTS.....Solidarity 2009 "Uniting OUR Community"
December 6, 2009, Limited seating. Click here for more information.
Please visit www.pih.org.
Exciting Event!
Dr. Paul Farmer spoke on Campus, April 21, 2009. The lecture was held in the Hospital Auditorium with overflow in Lecture Room D, and over 450 people attended. The event was also broadcast up to Main Campus. Here is a link to that lecture.
Donations to Dr. Farmer's organization may be made through Partners in Health whose mission is "to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care."
Global Health Center Newsletter
