Creating a path in global surgery
When Dr. Rachel Davis started her general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, she knew she wanted work in the field of global surgery
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Global Health
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Fighting conditions of poverty
Today, the World Health Organization designates 20 parasitic and related infections as neglected tropical diseases. They represent the world’s most common health afflictions of people
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Learning to tackle global health challenges
This summer, I’ve had the wonderful experience of working with Baylor Global Initiatives as their project intern. Most of my experience with global health has
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Open hearts, healthcare challenges and hope in Cuba
I recently spent a week visiting the Frank País Orthopaedic Hospital in Havana, Cuba. The visit allowed a glimpse into the inner workings of the
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Hacking solutions for global health challenges
From a diabetes management app to oxygen in a backpack, hackers from diverse backgrounds joined together at the 2017 Global Health Hackathon to create solutions
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Rethinking global health practices in light of South Sudan catastrophe
Fifteen children died in the village of Nachodokopele in South Sudan. They died in pain, while struggling for air. Each death could have been easily
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Throwback Thursday: Acting globally
The opportunity for medical students to experience part of their education abroad is a unique and rewarding challenge. These photos from the 1987 Aesculapian yearbook,
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Ready to hack? Help impact global health, one innovation at a time
A few months ago, while walking down the street in New York City, I ran into my childhood friend who also happens to be an
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Providing quality healthcare in extreme environments
How do we deliver healthcare as our population pushes the boundaries of exploration and adventure? At this year’s South by Southwest conference (SXSW), Baylor College
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Vote for a new ‘Pear-spective’ on global health
What happens when five Baylor College of Medicine students from Texas, Peru and South Korea decide to collaborate on a global health challenge? They assess
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