During a week on the ward and in the operating theatre, Brian Sheridan reflects on adapting to a resource-limited yet highly skilled clinical environment. He observed uncommon conditions, strong clinical reasoning, and remarkable patient resilience. The experience highlighted cultural differences in care, the emotional toll of medicine, and the importance of teamwork, compassion, and shared purpose in delivering care under challenging conditions.

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.

Updates from Global Health site visits in the Philippines and India, highlights from the Global Health Bridge program, the latest Academy Dialogue session, new elective placements across partner sites, resident reflections, and upcoming arrivals for the 2026 Global Health Scholars cohort.

Launch of the 2026 Global Health Academy Dialogues, updates on new Global Health Electives and resident rotations, recent scholar accomplishments, upcoming international site visits, and the latest Global Health publications and resources.