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Professor Marvin Reid Visits the Global Health Academy and Northwell Health as Jamaica Becomes the Academy’s 10th Partner Country
Professor Marvin Reid of UWI visited the Global Health Academy and Northwell Health as Jamaica became the Academy’s 10th partner country. Over two days, he met leadership, explored collaboration in education and research, delivered lectures on Jamaica’s health priorities and sickle cell disease, and identified opportunities for future joint programs across UWI, the Academy, and Northwell.
Global Health Elective in Botswana, Two Months Later
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
LaShonda Peña
Aug 25
Global Health Newsletter: July 2026
The July 2026 Global Health Academy Newsletter highlights a successful Youth Academy Summer School that empowered future health leaders through leadership and wellness training. Featured updates include global health site visits in the Philippines and Vietnam, international student electives across five countries, a Botswana healthcare equipment donation, insights from the latest GHA Dialogues session on malaria, and preparations for the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference.
Site Visit: Bicol University, Philippines
In late June, Global Health representatives Dr. Mariah McNamara and Anastasia Zholud visited Bicol University College of Medicine in Legazpi City, Philippines. The ten-day site visit supported UVM students beginning their Global Health Elective, strengthened academic partnerships, and included participation in the impactful BU Floating Clinic mission. The visit highlighted a shared commitment to global health education, collaboration, and service.
Global Health Newsletter: June 2026
The June 2026 Global Health Academy Newsletter highlights growing momentum across the global network, including the release of Volume 3 of the Journal of the Global Health Academy, partner site visits in the Philippines, and an inspiring GHA Dialogue on building research leadership in the Global South. Read reflections from Global Health Electives and Scholars, celebrate international collaboration, and register for the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference this September.
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