Ulienda wapi: Long-term follow-up of past participants of North American and European rotations from Moi University School of Medicine, Kenya

Career choices and global health engagement: 24-year follow-up of U.S. participants in the Indiana University-Moi University elective

“…In reports on the bilateral faculty and learner exchange, trainees often speak of their experiences in terms of "life-changing," "challenging," "incredible," and "enlightening." [1][2][3][4] Educators investigating the short-term benefits of global health electives have reported increased knowledge of preventive medicine and public health; 5 increased competency in physical examination and procedure skills; 6 a greater likelihood of matching to primary care residencies; 7 with trends toward increased resource efficiency, [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] cultural competence, and a global world view. 15,16 These findings reflect the opportunities that global health electives provide for personal and professional development in patient care and communication skills, systems based practice, practice based learning and improvement, and professionalism.…”

Developing Ethical and Sustainable Global Health Educational Exchanges for Clinical Trainees: Implementation and Lessons Learned from the 30-Year Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Partnership

“…AMPATH's focus on improving health systems helps create work environments that promote quality patient care, support future innovation, and enhance academic career development. While 52% of respondents stated the experience in a NA medical training institution seeded an interest in seeking additional experiences outside Kenya, 93% ultimately established their medical practice in Kenya, most commonly citing family ties and a commitment to their home community and country [37].…”