Feasibility of an undergraduate academic fellowship in global health system development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increasing student interest in global health, undergraduate opportunities remain limited and often lack practical, multidisciplinary experiences. To address professional gaps for future healthcare professionals and global health workers, it is crucial to incorporate resource management, business practices, and leadership into undergraduate volunteer service-learning programs.

Methods

Lay First Responders (LFR) International's Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Care and Innovation (ECMI) trains undergraduates to develop community-based emergency medical services in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on global capacity building, service leadership, and cultural competency. The year-long program guides fellows through a three-stage process of ski

SUBMITTER: Pine H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823178 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature