RUSH University believes that every person, in every community deserves access to public and personal health services and is committed to eliminating health disparities at home and abroad. The Office of Global Health is proud to provide opportunities for students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff to serve and learn in partnership with global communities in pursuit of this goal.
Students
Student may participate in RISE, the global health symposium, primary care and surgical trips, as well as the M4 elective.
Residents
Resident may participate in individualized tracks, the global health symposium, as well as primary care and surgical trips.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff may participate in the global health symposium, as well as primary care and surgical trips.
The office offers opportunities for students, residents, faculty and staff to volunteer on service trips. To see our participant needs, visit either the surgical or primary care pages.
Summer 2024 Opportunity - Hands on Peru
Immersion into Peruvian Culture with health education and public health training
July 1-22, 2024
Scholarship provided by Office of Global Health
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As humans living on this planet, our fate is intimately tied to our environment. As such, we are entering the age of “Planetary Health,” understanding how the health of human civilization depends on natural systems and finding ways through science, advocacy, public health and personal health to survive and thrive in spite of climate changes.
Our speakers this week will help us better understand the many ways that climate change can affect health and how these changes affect our most vulnerable communities and patients. We will learn about how we as scientists and care providers can work towards minimizing the impact of climate change as well as advocating for policies that preserve and enhance planetary health.