Global Health in Pediatric Education: An Implementation Guide for Program Directors

Abstract

Background: Residents and fellows are increasingly seeking global health (GH) opportunities during their medical training, including stateside GH curriculum and GH electives. Developing an infrastructure to support best practices in GH education can be difficult for busy educators. Objective: Create a comprehensive, practical, freely available resource for incorporating GH education into pediatric training programs. Methods: In 2013, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) convened a Global Health Task Force (GHTF) to advise its Board of Directors (BOD) and staff in developing a GH agenda around its …