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"It’s a thorough and integrated education about how to be an intern in the next year and I would say the best part of this rotation is getting “an original taste” of life in intern year in a protected environment. I was also impressed by two educational concepts at UNC:...

We are very pleased to share exciting news! After a decade of successful collaborations and hard work – and in efforts to continue growing and deepening partnerships- the OIA is transitioning to the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) and being renamed the Office of Global Health...

"UNC, being ranked number one in primary care has well renowned programs and I was excited to be a part of it. What I liked about the program is that there is a beautiful balance between patient care and academics.There are major research activities and efficient patient care going on...

"I would have to say attending clinics and getting to talk to the local people was an interesting experience. Learning the intricacies of the US health care system and experiencing how physicians work around the bureaucratic hurdles to help patients was a great learning opportunity. " — Syed Osama Ahmad,...

"One of my favorite parts is that it’s a very big hospital compared to where I live. Here we have patients from all around the state so that means that we have many patients whose are very difficult cases and have very rare diseases. I have seen many syndromes here...

Amber Beg, MD Global Health Scholar Pediatrics Resident

We are proud to announce our newest cohort of Global Health Scholars! This competitive, two-year, multi-disciplinary program will provide funding to support the career and leadership development of residents with a strong interest in global health. The UNC Global Health Scholars Program will leverage the extensive global health resources, opportunities,...

OUR COMMUNITY                         OUR WORLD                         ONE HEALTH UNC One Health Course – Fall 2019 Philosophy to the Practical Integration of Human, Animal and Environmental Health. PUBH 705 / ENVR 705.  (Also Cross listed at Duke & NCSU) 2 to 3 credit hrs*.  Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Emerging diseases. Climate change....

Laura Purcell, MD Global Health Scholar General Surgery Fellow