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In sobering keynote address, Dr. Chris Beyrer outlined deepening global health funding and support crisis.

COM student Anjali Borsum reflects on her global health project in Sodo, Ethiopia.

Kaylee Simon, a student global health travel grant recipient, recently completed a global health project in Bolivia.

MUSC student Anjali Borsum shares her final experiences while on a global health project in Sodo, Ethiopia.

MUSC student Anjali Borsum shares her latest experiences while on a global health trip to Ethiopia.

MUSC student Anjali Borsum shares her experience while on a global health trip in Sodo, Ethiopia.

Evan Wilson, a College of Medicine student, completed a global health project in Belize City, Belize. This is his story.

The Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the 2025 spring cycle student and trainee travel grant recipients.

Dr. Jessica Bauer, a MUSC pediatric resident, shares her experience completing a global health project in Tanzania.

Learn more about this year's Global Health Week keynote presenter Dr. Chris Beyrer from Duke Global Health Institute in this Q&A.

The Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the global health faculty pilot grant awards.

The MUSC Center for Global Health seeks students interested in competing in the 2025 Emory Global Health Case Competition.

Join us for the 2025 MUSC Center for Global Health International Bazaar on April 10, 2025 in the Greenway.

The MUSC Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the 2024-25 recipients of its Faculty Mentor Travel Grants.

The MUSC Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the fall 2024 recipients of its student and trainee travel grants.

Carla Martinez has always known the importance of community.

MUSC researchers have paired with counterparts from Clemson and USC on a project to improve detecting and responding to critical health threats.

Join Jessica Evert, M.D., of CFHI to learn about career paths in global health on October 23 at noon in BE 112.

Sydney Worrall, a student and trainee travel grant recipient, completed her global health project in Bolivia.

MUSC students and trainees have until October 21, 2024, to apply for a global health project travel grant. 

The Center for Global Health is seeking new applicants to the Global Health Student Advisory Council for 2024-25.

Julia Moore, recipient of a student global health travel grant, completed a project in Masindi, Uganda, in 2024.

MUSC students, staff and faculty now have a pair of dedicated spaces on the Charleston campus to pray and meditate.

Lekha Bapu, a MUSC emergency medicine resident, completed a global health project in St. Croix.

Isabel Miller, a College of Health Professions student, completed a global health project in Masindi, Uganda in spring 2024.

Erin Williams, a student and trainee travel grant recipient, completed her global health project in Masindi, Uganda.

John Bowman, a College of Medicine student, traveled to Masindi, Uganda, for a global health project.

M. Austin Thomas, a College of Medicine student, completed a global health project in Masindi, Uganda.

This is Corey Mealer's reflection of his 2024 global health project in Masindi, Uganda.

Dr. Kaitlyn Pereira shares her reflection of her global health project in Masindi, Uganda.

Ethan Barkley, a College of Medicine student, traveled to Ethiopia in early 2024 for a global health project.

Morgan Pace, a College of Health Professions student, completed a global health travel grant project in Oaxaca, Mexico, in early 2024. 

This is Joshua Brown's reflection on his 2024 global health project in Madagascar.

Ryan Wilkins shares her latest experiences in Malawi in this April blog post as her project term nears its conclusion.

The 2024 MUSC International Bazaar took place on April 18.

Samantha Grace Puckett, hospice and palliative medicine fellow, recently completed a global health project in Kenya. This is her reflection.

Emily Meiring Donovan is a College of Health Professions student and Center for Global Health travel grant recipient. She shares about her time in Delhi, India.

The Center for Global Health hosted a cross cultural panel discussion during the 2024 Global Health Week.

On April 9, Dr. Nancy Reynolds delivered the keynote presentation during the 2024 Global Health Week.

Margaret Mahoney, College of Health Professions student and global health travel grant awardee, recently completed a project in La Paz, Bolivia.

The MUSC Center for Global Health is eager to welcome the return of its Global Health Week scheduled for the week of April 8.

Susan Dempsey was awarded a global health travel grant to pursue a proejct in Leon, Nicaragua.

Melanie Gray Miller, supported by a Center for Global Health student and trainee travel grant, completed a global health project in Guatemala in spring 2024.

The Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 spring cycle global health student and trainee travel grant awards.

Ryan Wilkins shares her latest experiences in Malawi in this March blog post.

Dr. Nancy Reynolds of Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing if the 2024 Global Health Week Keynote. Get to know her in this exclusive Q&A.

The MUSC Center for Global Health is seek applications from faculty interested in funding to support travel or global health projects.

Ryan Wilkins shares her latest experiences in Malawi in this January 2024 blog post.

Several months and a 4,600-mile voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, donated MUSC surplus equipment arrived at a hospital in Sierra Leone, Africa.

The Center for Global Health is pleased to announce the 10 recipients of its global health student and trainee travel grants.

MUSC surgeon Mike Mallah, M.D., traveled to Ecuador this summer to support a mobile surgical team providing care to remote patients in Ecuador.

Shelby Cobb was awarded a student and trainee travel grant in the fall of 2022 to pursue a project in Ghana.

Ryan Wilkins shares her latest expeirences in Malawi in this November 2023 blog post.

MUSC CGH awards 3 pilot research grants to college faculty members.

In her October blog installment, Ryan Wilkins shares the latest from her experience in Malawi for the Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship.

In her first blog from Malawi, Ryan Wilkins, a Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship recipient, shares her experience traveling to the site of her nine-month project. 

Houda Mesnaoui, a MUSC second-year Biomedical Sciencesstudent and native Moroccan shares her experience of learning of the Morocco earthquake of September 2023.

Georgia Lydon was awarded a Student Travel Grant in the spring of 2023 to pursue a project with Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa.

The student and trainee travel grant fall application cycle is Sept. 5 – Oct. 10, 2023.

Ryan Wilkins, a MUSC COM student and Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship recipient, shares about her planned trip to Malawi and more in this Q&A.

MUSC faculty, Drs. Russell Norris and Richard Drake, are part of a 5-year rheumatic fever grant project, seeking to improve global diagnosis of the condition.

McKay Meyer, a College of Medicine student, completed his project, surgical needs assessment in Uzbekistan, during the spring of 2023.

MUSC leaders met with representatives from International SOS, the University's health and security assistance provider, on June 7 for a simulation exercise.

Kali Decker, a College of Health Professions student at MUSC, completed a project in spring 2023 in Masindi, Uganda.

Grace Sudberry of the MUSC College of Health Professions shares her reflection following a project in Masindi, Uganda.

Elizabeth Chard, a MUSC College of Health Professions student, completed a project in Uganda in the spring of 2023.

John Bowman, a College of Medicine student at MUSC, completed a project in Masindi, Uganda in the spring of 2023.

Grace Pouch, a College of Medicine student, completed a project in 2023 at the Soddo Christian Hospital in Ethiopia.

MUSC staff filled a 40-foot shipping container full of surplus medical equipment before it heads to Mercy Hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone.

Nancy Hagood, an internal medicine/pediatrics resident at MUSC, completed a project at the Selian Lutheran Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania.

Habib Rafka is a College of Medicine student at MUSC. He completed a project with Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons in Kenya.

Veronica Krull, a College of Medicine student at MUSC, in early 2023 completed a project with OneWorld Health in Masindi, Uganda.

Joseph Blackman, a College of Medicine student at MUSC, completed a project in early 2023 with OneWorld Health in Masindi, Uganda.

Emily Meiring is a College of Health Professions student at MUSC. In spring 2023 she completed a project with Children Family Health International in India

Sydney Bertram, a MUSC College of Medicine student, completed a project at Compassion Medical Center in Agbelouve, Togo.

Joshua Brown, a College of Health Professions student, recently completed project work in La Paz, Bolivia.

Sierra Simmons reflects on her project, funded through a Center for Global Health student & trainee travel grant, in Masindi, Uganda.

Kathryn Griffin, a MUSC College of Health Professions student, completed a Center for Global Health student & trainee travel grant in spring 2023 in Nicaragua.

A team of six MUSC students representing four colleges achieved an honorable mention at the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition.

The Center for Global Health invites to you to the 2023 MUSC International Bazaar.

Center for Global Health announces new student advisory council members.

Megan Dempsey reflects on her time in Peru through a MUSC travel grant.

Where did MUSC students and trainees travel in 2022 through Center for Global Health grants?

Ipsita Pradhan reflects on her time working in India through an MUSC travel grant.

International Student Association creates new awards for MUSC Research Day.

Join us for a lecture by Dr. Aruna Stevens on health care in Sierra Leone.

Accepting Applications: Global Health Student Advisory Council

Join our panel of guest experts from India for a discussion of the ancient Indian Siddha lifestyle system.

Congratulations to the 2022 MUSC Faculty Global Health Research Pilot and Impact Grant winners.

2022 Summer Student, Trainee, and Faculty Mentor Global Health Travel Grants

MUSC Professor Patrick J. Coyne works to expand palliative care services to countries around the world.

MUSC Health Professions students fit wheelchairs in Masindi, Uganda.

MUSC student Allyson Elrod-Bloom is in South Africa researching community-driven solutions to food insecurity.

MUSC International Student Association wins an organization service award for community service.

Dr. Patricia Coker-Bolt begins a Fulbright Scholar Award Program.

The Annual MUSC International Bazaar returns to campus!

Nursing students present virtual global experience at Innovation Week.

The Center for Global Health is accepting Global Health Travel Grant applications.

Awardees of the Center for Global Health Student & Trainee Travel Grants

MUSC residents are currently completing their global health pediatrics rotation at a hospital in Arusha, Tanzania.

International Student Association joins the American Heart Association Lowcountry Heart Walk for heart research.

Rosa Marie Compton checks in during her 8-week CHIP program in Oaxaca, Mexico

Center for Global Health and International Student Association celebrate the Lunar New Year on campus. Welcome, Year of the Tiger!

Doctoral student Rosa Marie Compton attends the Child Family Health International program in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The Center for Global Health celebrates Thanksgiving with our international community.

Request for Applications: MUSC Center for Global Health Student Advisory Council

MUSC medical students reflect on participating in Child Family Health International virtual global health exchange.

SC non-profit Project OKURASE targets health, nutrition, and economic self-sufficiency.

Congratulations to the recipients of 2021 MUSC Center for Global Health Virtual Exchange Grants.

Join us during our annual Global Health Week for a series of panels about the global challenges and innovations during COVID-19.

The CGH’s goal is to create a platform to provide students and trainees with opportunities to build their global health perspectives “at home.”

The stress of facing the pandemic as an international student is compounded by being far away from one’s home country and family.

Meet the 2020 MUSC team for the Emory Global Case Competition

Dr. Patty Coker-Bolt gives insights into her global health work.

Visiting Scholars from China Raise Money for COVID Supplies

Learn about winter holidays from around the world.

Reflecting on Acute Malnutrition Management in Tanzania: Kristen Trickett

Physical therapy student reflection from Masindi, Uganda: Holly Knapp

Q & A with Brian Elmore on his journey to global health and medical school

Improving quality of life for children with cerebral palsy in Vietnam: implementation of intensive models of rehabilitation

Feasibility of focused cardiac ultrasound performed at mid-levels of the health care system in Tanzania

RFA for MUSC Student Team at Emory Global Health Case Competition

Strengthening food security by changing village farming practices in rural Ghana: The Nkabom Organic Farming Project

Student reflection from Léogâne Haiti: Taylor Ross

Pediatric resident reflection from Arusha, Tanzania: Michelle Greene

Resident Reflection from Masindi, Uganda: Nima Golchin

Development of a Kenyan stakeholder-informed palliative care research agenda

From the Peace Corp to medical school to Tanzania: Mac Segars

Expanding the classroom: From MUSC to Tanzania with Ali Serpe

Reflecting on a clinical rotation in Tanzania: Cole Buchanan

Response to HIV crisis can serve as model for other global health problems.

Could you live on $1.90 a day? Chris Elias presentation at Global Health Week.

The Post & Courier: Rebels ordered him to shoot his father. He was 6. Now he puts families back together.

International Women's Day - An interview with Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick

International Women's Day - An interview with Dr. Cristina Smith

International Women's Day - An interview with Barbara Marebwa

International Women's Day - An interview with Maha Aldoughaim

MUSC Global and Public Health Week: April 1-5

Center for Global Health 2019 Travel Grant Finalists Announced

MUSC student team announced for Emory's 2019 Global Health Case Competition

When getting to your next medical school class means an 8,000-mile trip

Emergency Medicine resident's reflection from Masindi, Uganda: Kyle Embertson

MUSC collaborates with Child Family Health International to expand global health opportunities for students

Occupational Therapy student reflection from San Jose, Costa Rica: Samantha Brophy

MUSC medical student Shannon McGue receives the prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty award to conduct cervical cancer research in Malawi.

Ashley Hall students reflect on HIV pandemic lecture from MUSC global & public health week

Tanzania elective travel grant RFA for fourth year medical students

Center for Global Health 2018 Travel Grant Finalists Announced

Global Health Clinical Elective in Tanzania Block 8 (January 28-February 22, 2019) RFA

MUSC Global Health Week: March 26-30th

College of Medicine Global Health Elective in Tanzania

The Post & Courier: Do no harm? The pros and cons of short term missions

Building Healthy Communities Through Global Innovation and Partnership

MUSC Center for Global Health awarded $3.1 million NIH grant to study an integrated approach to HIV prevention

Global partners come together to combat heart disease in East Africa

Ashley Hall Students Reflect on MUSC Global Health Symposium

Survey of HIV Testing at Nairobi VAP Football Tournaments

Call For Student Poster Submissions for MUSC Global & Public Health Symposium

A Preliminary Investigation Of Assets And Challenges Affecting Health And Participation After Spinal Cord Injury In India

Empowering Young Women in Haiti Around Menstruation and Feminine Hygiene

Assessing the Prevalence and Significance of Group B Streptococcal Colonization in Pregnant Ugandan Women

Zika Virus Symposium - From Z to A

Center for Global Health 2016 Travel Grant Finalists Announced

MUSC Emergency Medicine Resident Presents Malaria Research Findings

A world beyond Grey's Anatomy: Reflections from Ashley Hall students

Project OKURASE combats education, public health issues through new programs in Ghana

MUSC Global Health Symposium November 3-4, 2015

MUSC occupational therapy student: Avoid assumptions about patient background

MUSC Advocate Takes on Sickle Cell Disease

MUSC professor placed on Fulbright Specialist roster

Featured Scholarly Journal: Michael Cummings, Ph.D., MPH

MUSC physicians consult cases to demonstrate power of telemedicine in Uganda, Honduras

Reflections from Baan Namkem, Thailand: Victoria Way

MUSC nurse exposes family to mission work in Mombasa, Kenya

Reflections from Thomonde, Haiti: Melissa Hite

Student Reflection from the Field: Elizabeth Bernard in Uganda

MUSC team reflects on Emory University Global Health case competition

An Inside View of Medical Mission in Honduras: Shakira Lynn Reflection

MUSC medical student emphasizes confidence in physical exam skills

MUSC pediatrics resident advocates for frontline service providers

Donors Cure gives biomedical researchers alternative funding source

New Haiti orthopedic surgery residency rotation and education exchange provides bi-directional training opportunities

MUSC scientist finds adventure in mentoring, scientific discovery

Special MUSC Lecture - Surgeon Challenges in the Low Resource Environment: Working Through Systems and Quality in Africa

MUSC women share stories of inspiration for International Women's Day 2015

MUSC International Bazaar excites the senses

Where are we going? MUSC travel by the numbers

MUSC Center for Global Health announces 2015 Faculty Pilot Grant awardees

A medical student's journey from the classroom to the field.

Granola bars, patience, and perseverance in Tanzania.

MUSC hosts Tanzanian delegation to show commitment to African Great Lakes region

Center for Global Health awards 2015 trainee, faculty mentor global health travel grants

Lessons from the field: Vasanthan Kuppuswamy, second-year medical student

MUSC professor works to reduce mental health toll of global crises

MUSC researcher explores health benefits of yoga

Guidance for Ebola-affected countries

MUSC surgeon receives prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism Award

Reflections from the field: Theresa Cantu, Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences doctoral student - Kruger National Park, S. Africa

Experts at MUSC talk Ebola preparedness

MUSC student takes leap of faith on HIV/AIDS program in South Africa

MUSC professor evaluates impact of HIV testing programs in East and West Africa

MUSC professor uses statistical modeling to design public health interventions in East Africa

MUSC medical student forgoes ecological research for global medicine career

Video: Experts at MUSC talk Ebola preparedness

21 facts about Ebola virus disease

MUSC neurosurgeon finds sensory delight and reward in global work

A trip to Morocco changes a dentist's perspective

Pharmacy student shows need for effective prescription safety, counseling in Ghana

MUSC anesthesiology chair provides global learning through residency program in Tanzania

MUSC Infectious disease expert treats kids in Haiti

From English to Medicine to Ecuador - one medical student's career path leads to an immersion program in Ecuador.

DHA graduate recognizes global influences in healthcare IT

MUSC medical student combats education, pediatric health issues in rural India

Updates from the Field: MUSC student Elizabeth Slaughter, Uganda

MUSC College of Medicine graduate completes prestigious GE/NMF International Medical Scholars Program

Chief resident reflects on residency program in Tanzania

MUSC Global Travel: By the numbers

MUSC Center for Global Health to host guest lecturer, Margaret Bentley, PhD

Updates from the field: Caroline West, Tanzania

MUSC medical student takes on the cause of World No Tobacco Day, observed May 31

MUSC International Picnic 2014

MUSC to host annual Hoops for Hope basketball tournament

MUSC Center for Global Health announces 2014 Global Health Faculty Pilot grant recipients

Student Trainee Travel Grant Presentation - April 10, 2014

MUSC professor encourages student support, mentorship

MUSC Associate Dean encourages students to serve with open hearts and open minds

Center for Global Health awards 2014 trainee, faculty mentor global health travel grants

Tax Information for MUSC International Faculty, Staff and Students

Center for Global Health expands Travel Grant Program to Support Trainees, Faculty Mentors Leading Student Groups Abroad

MUSC craniofacial genetics expert shares views on access, special needs dentistry

MUSC International Bazaar 2014 - Taste the Nations

Enhancing Hispanic Health

Where in the World are MUSC Faculty, Staff and Students?

MUSC surgeon tests Google Glass for global surgical care, education improvements

MUSC student pioneers lipidomics research in catfish

MUSC cardiologists foster sustainability through training at advanced cardiac care center in Tanzania

MUSC Nursing Student Comes to Class with Early Global Perspective

The Mexico SimSmoke Project

Japan trip offers global perspective to MUSC professor

MUSC Observes World Cancer Day 2014

New Year's resolutions heard around campus

MUSC Center for Global Health to host guest lecturers

Love and Medicine: MUSC students bound by passion for global health

MUSC professor advocates for cost-effective treatments for cerebral palsy patients

Researcher sees autistic son flourish on African trip

MUSC Center for Global Health Student Trainee Grant Presentation

MUSC student writes about value of Global Health Certificate

Indigenous Health International (IHI) has sights set on marginalized populations

Possibilities Without Borders presents: A Global Affair Gala & Silent Auction

MUSC Center for Global Health - Call for Story/Article Submissions

MUSC nurse pursues global challenges with Indigenous Health International (IHI)

MUSC Center for Global Health reflects on World Mental Health Day

MUSC researcher serves global and local communities

MUSC Center for Global Health Trainee Grant Presentation: Sara Winn

MUSC Physician Assistant encourages students and faculty to get involved in global medicine

International Education Week (IEW) 2013 takes over Charleston, SC

MUSC Psychologists apply evidence-based PTSD treatments to global populations

Giving thanks. From MUSC Center for Global Health

MUSC International Travel Requirements

MUSC physician reflects on HIV/AIDS progress

Center for Global Health promotes World No Tobacco Day

Emory Dean Speaks at MUSC

Charleston, Zambia Students Tour MUSC

MUSC Medical Student Follows Father's Footsteps In Pursuing Global Medicine

Center for Global Health Awards Student Global Health Travel Grants

Five MUSC Faculty Awarded Seed Funding To Expand Global Health Research

Dr. Michael Sweat Talks about the Importance of Global Health

Center for Global Health Awards Student Travel Grants for Global Research and Fieldwork

Letter from the Director

World Malaria Day Speaker

MUSC Students Lead Trip to Haiti

MUSC Launches Urban Garden

Global Health Certificate: Spring 2013

2013 CUGH Call for Proposals Open

Welcome CGI's New Director

Global Health Classes Offered at MUSC

Pediatric Global Health Guest Lecture

Internal Search: Director, Center for Global Initiatives

COM Student Heads to Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

Grand Rounds: The Lupus Africa to U.S. Gradient

Mission work aids impoverished family

International Fresh Fruit Program

Dean Stuart returns to Africa

It's the little things that matter most

Susan Newman participates in global leadership network

Expect the unexpected

Kristen Elmore and other nursing students help those in need in Uganda

The Suitcase That’s Saving Women’s Lives

Project unites Ghana and Charleston

Grand Challenges Canada, Gates Foundation Announce Grants To Develop Portable Diagnostic Tools

Walk for Water March 24

MUSC Renews Dental Partnership wtih Mexico