Two months after returning home, LaShonda Peña reflects on how her global health elective in Botswana continues to shape her growth as a future physician. From meaningful clinical experiences in the Accident and Emergency Department to lasting friendships and a new perspective on patient care, Botswana left a lasting impact. Her reflection explores how adaptability, clinical reasoning, and human connection transcended resources and transformed both her medical training and ou

Dr. Peter Stafford’s service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlights the moral core of global health: standing with vulnerable communities. Alongside his wife, he cared for underserved populations facing conflict, poverty, and disease, later contracting Ebola during an outbreak. His story underscores the courage of local healthcare workers and the urgent need for equity, solidarity, and structural change in delivering care worldwide.

After completing a global health elective in the Philippines, Imani Mullings reflects on the profound personal and professional growth gained from the experience. Immersed in a new clinical setting, she was welcomed by patients, students, and physicians, fostering confidence and cultural awareness. This opportunity strengthened her ability to work in diverse teams and reinforced a passion for global health, shaping her future in medicine.

The Bundibugyo epidemic reminds us that preparedness is tested not by familiar threats, but by the ones we least expect.