One month after her global health elective in Botswana, Monika Mikolajczak, MD reflects on the profound impact of relationships, gratitude, and patient-centered care in a resource-limited setting. Contrasting this experience with the technology-driven U.S. system, she explores how Botswana reshaped her perspective on medicine. Her experience reminded her that compassion, connection, and presence are often more powerful than any intervention.

Conference highlights, Pitchfest winners, UNGA Science Summit sessions, a powerful perspective on global health investment, new partnerships in Botswana, scholar updates, and celebrations of leadership across our global network.