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International Elective Resources

Bias in the Mirror – Talk presented by Dr. Javeed Sukhera

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MacGlObAS Videos and Links Global Surgery Informative Videos

Check out other videos from those working in Global Surgery, to learn about challenges, strategies, and how to prepare for a career in Global Surgery.

Case Studies in Short Term Global Health Training - Online Modules Global Health Training Course

Ethical Challenges in Short-term Global Health Training. Online modules created by John Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health.

Article: Ethics and best practice guidelines for training experiences in global health.

MacGlobal - McMaster Global Health Innovation Forum MacGlobal website

The McMaster Global Health Innovation Forum “MacGlobal” draws on the expertise and resources of one of the Canada’s leading educational and research institutions to provide a forum for global health scholarship, innovation, and collaboration among medical residents across specialties. The aim is to provide interested post- graduate medical trainees (residents) with knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of global health.

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Finding an Elective

  • Contact your program director about established partnerships the departments have with international partners and institutions.
  • Check out the department and university website for recent news and opportunities other residents found.
  • Speak to faculty who have previously worked on Global Surgery education or research projects.
  • Look up organizations who faculty or other clinicians have gone through, review the MacGlObAS resources page for some examples.

Preparation Considerations

McMaster Risk Management Form Download Risk Management Form (PDF)

Required for all McMaster students/residents going on international electives/field trips.