Twelve tips for undertaking reflexive global health experiences in medicine. (3rd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Rabia; Hodges, Brian; Martimianakis, Maria Athina (Tina); Cole, Donald
• Is Part Of: Medical teacher. Volume 39:Number 10(2017)
• Page Start: 1023
• Page End: 1028
• Publication Date: 2017-10-03
• Subjects: Medical education -- Periodicals; 610.711
• DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2017.1333589
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-159X

Abstract

Abstract: Background: While interest and opportunities for global health experiences (GHE) continue to grow, the preparation of students and health professionals alike to engage in these GHEs remains limited. Aims: This article provides tips for reflexivity prior to undertaking a GHE and suggests ways to debrief the experience in order to ensure that trainees and professionals that engage in GHEs can both help their intended communities and also get the most out of the experience. Methods: The authors conducted a scoping review using Medline, PubMed and Google scholar using searching the terms: global health, global health experience, global health research, and international medical elective . We supplemented this search with our own experiences working with international partners. Conclusions: GHEs should be undertaken with reflexivity prior to, during and subsequent to the experience in order to ensure that all collaborators in the partnership meet their intended goals.