Rethinking global health training: making the links between theory and practice

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  • Lucas AB Fisher University of Saskatchewan
  • Candelaria Aristizabal Londono University of Saskatchewan
  • Kayla Cropper University of Saskatchewan
  • Graham Beresh University of Saskatchewan
  • Jacob AK Alhassan University of Saskatchewan

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https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.79921

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Implication Statement

International medical electives are viewed as an opportunity for medical students to experience global health firsthand and improve cultural humility. Despite its potential benefits, concerns have been raised regarding harms during placements. These need to be addressed to ensure that international electives are conducted ethically and not only benefit learners but also the communities involved. The University of Saskatchewan has transformed its global health certificate, Making the links, in an effort to address existing concerns. We seek to share the program’s approach and its value to us. Other centres may introduce this approach to help train more equity-oriented healthcare workers.

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2025-01-13

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Fisher LA, Aristizabal Londono C, Cropper K, Beresh G, Alhassan JA. Rethinking global health training: making the links between theory and practice. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 13 janv. 2025 [cité 18 janv. 2025];. Disponible à: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/79921

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