Can global health opportunities lead to an increase in primary care physicians?

Reece, Josephine; Dionne, Christopher; Krupica, Troy; Lerfald, Nathan; Sizemore, Jenna; Sofka, Sarah

doi:10.7189/jogh.10.020387

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“…Most research conducted in the USA, like in the UK, focuses on medical graduates to the exclusion of our professional groups. Our results, showing that participation is highest among medical professionals, accords with studies showing higher participation in global activities among medical students in US universities during and following their studies 5 10 11. By showing the contrast between medical and non-medical staff in the NHS, this study highlights how observed participation rates among medical professionals may compare with other groups in the USA.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“… 5 10 11 By showing the contrast between medical and non-medical staff in the NHS, this study highlights how observed participation rates among medical professionals may compare with other groups in the USA. Research in the USA also shows similar levels of interest in global health to this study, with one study 10 finding two-thirds of newly graduated physicians planned to participate in global health following graduation.…”

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confidence: 79%

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What is the current global health participation and future interest of healthcare students and National Health Service (NHS) staff? A cross-sectional research study of healthcare students and NHS staff in England

Goldstone,

Hinds,

McCarthy

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThis research aimed to understand the prior and current global health participation, current availability of and future interest in participating in global health activities healthcare students and National Health Service (NHS) staff.DesignAn online survey was conducted on NHS staff and healthcare students in England between July and November 2021. The survey was disseminated to all secondary care providers in the English NHS and universities in England. A volunteer sample of 3955 respondents, including 2936 NHS staff, 683 healthcare students, 172 individuals combining NHS working and study and 164 respondents classified as other.ResultsMost (80%) respondents had not participated in a global health activity before, with 6% having previously participated, a further 3% currently participating and 11% unsure. Among those who had participated, the most common types of activity were attending global health events (75%). The most common reason for not participating was a limited knowledge of opportunities (78%). When asked about their future interest in global health participation, more than half of respondents (53%) indicated an interest and 8% were not interested. There was an significant proportion (39%) answering unsure, indicating a possible lack of understanding about global health participation.ConclusionsGlobal health has gathered increasing significance in recent years, both in policy and in education and training for healthcare professionals. Despite recognition of the role global learning plays in knowledge enhancement, skill development and knowledge exchange, this study suggests that global health participation remains low among NHS staff and healthcare students.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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What is the current global health participation and future interest of healthcare students and National Health Service (NHS) staff? A cross-sectional research study of healthcare students and NHS staff in England

Goldstone,

Hinds,

McCarthy

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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“…These elements are crucial in public and population health programmes, enhancing the capacities of AMCs in these domains. 7 Collaboration across diverse health systems provides opportunities for AMCs to develop a deep understanding of different system structures to accelerate innovation in health system design and technology. Furthermore, global health programmes open AMCs to diverse funding avenues, supporting initiatives that align with regional health equity goals.…”

Section: Global Health Involvement Presents Opportunities For the Str...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“… 8 , 9 Global health programmes strengthen the social purpose and impact of AMCs, making them more appealing to medical students and residents. 7 Consequently, such AMCs are poised to attract a broader and more diverse pool of students, researchers, and faculty members.…”

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The role of academic medical centres in advancing global health equity in Southeast Asia

Yee,

Tan

2023

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

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“…Importantly, STEGH can be career changing for participants, demonstrating associations with employment choices in public health and underserved primary care, and engagement in equity work. 4 , 7 , 8 …”

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Ethical Considerations of Climate Justice and International Air Travel in Short-Term Electives in Global Health

Dhawan

Rammelkamp

Kayandabila

et al. 2023

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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In July 2022, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Green Task Force advocated to acknowledge the health impacts of climate change, particularly on those in low- and middle-income countries, and called on global health organizations to act. Simultaneously, academic medical centers are resuming Short-Term Electives in Global Health (STEGH) as travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic ease in most countries. International flights by trainees from academic medical centers in high-income countries (HIC) on these electives encapsulate the climate injustice of who generates carbon emissions and who bears the impacts of climate change. Using “decolonization” and “decarbonization” as guiding principles, we suggest several strategies that global medical education programs in HIC could implement. First, restructure rotations to halt STEGH with minimal benefit to host institutions, optimize trainee activities while abroad, and lengthen rotation duration. Second, programs can calculate the carbon impact of their STEGH and implement concrete measures to cut emissions. Finally, we urge academic medical centers to promote climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure in host countries and advocate for climate solutions on the global stage.

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Can global health opportunities lead to an increase in primary care physicians?

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

What is the current global health participation and future interest of healthcare students and National Health Service (NHS) staff? A cross-sectional research study of healthcare students and NHS staff in England

What is the current global health participation and future interest of healthcare students and National Health Service (NHS) staff? A cross-sectional research study of healthcare students and NHS staff in England

The role of academic medical centres in advancing global health equity in Southeast Asia

Ethical Considerations of Climate Justice and International Air Travel in Short-Term Electives in Global Health

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