Local Global Health Initiative

The local global health component is part of the required Advocacy curriculum in the second year of residency. We believe a strong component of global health includes learning about and experiencing challenges faced by refugee, immigrant, and other at-risk populations in Kansas City.

We offer a vast range of experiences that expose residents to unique local opportunities addressing worldwide pediatric health problems. Some experiences include participation in citizenship classes and ESL tutoring, learning effective use of interpreters, an international adoption seminar, HIV Clinic, observing refugee intake exams at a Federally-Qualified Health Center, Healthy Departures Travel Clinic, and cultural orientations for immigrants and refugees to address topics such as employment, finances, and health care. Fellows can also participate in community activities for exposure to the global populations in Kansas City or to expand on scholarly work.