Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship
The UC Davis Health Department of Emergency Medicine offers a fellowship program in Global Emergency Medicine. This fellowship strives to prepare future leaders of international health and emergency medicine health systems. Fellows develop skills in cross-cultural collaboration, international public health, teaching in low-resource settings and improvement of emergency medicine health systems and delivery of care.
This flexible program is designed for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking a career which focuses on providing emergency medical care and education within low-resource settings. In additional to their work abroad, fellows will gain clinical and educational experience at the University of California Davis Emergency Department, a level-1 adult and pediatric trauma care center servicing the diverse population in Northern California. Fellows will also work in multiple low-resource sites during the course of their fellowship under the guidance of multiple faculty members
Curriculum
Benefits
Fellows will be provided a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package through the University of California Health System. Tuition and Fees for the Masters in Public Health will be covered by the Department of Emergency Medicine. Additionally, Fellows will receive a generous annual stipend to cover costs of their projects and associated travel.
In addition to funding through the Department of Emergency Medicine, residents and fellows within the University of California program are also part of a large union. As such, fellows receive additional resources including food stipends, educational funding, etc.
Fellows can pursue either a one or two-year fellowship track. While the two-year fellowship track is preferred, applicants may be considered for a one-year track on an individual basis or if they already possess an MPH. On a two-year track, fellows will have the opportunity to purse a distance Master of Public Health through the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene but may choose an alternative advanced degree depending on their area of interest and future career goals.
Fellows will participate in a monthly Global Health Journal Club and education sessions with global emergency medicine faculty. We have a strong division of Global Emergency Medicine and fellows will have the opportunity to work with a variety of Global EM faculty who specialize in a variety of areas of Global EM including ultrasound in low-resource settings, EMS, Disaster and Humanitarian Response, EM education, public health programming and medical infrastructure building. Fellows may also attend a variety of other educational sessions including quarterly fellow education and networking sessions hosted by Emergency Medicine faculty, Disaster and Humanitarian Response Courses, professional development courses hosted by UC Davis, etc. Fellows also support and teach monthly sessions for the residents within our Global Health Area of Distinction program where interested residents participate in a longitudinal curriculum focusing on low resource care and global health.
Sites and Educational opportunities
- Edward Frances Small Hospital, Bunjal, Gambia
- Vietnam Diploma in Emergency Medicine, Cho Ray Hospital and University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Safari Doctors Partnership, Lamu County, Kenya
- Sacred Valley Health, Ollyantaytambo, Peru
- White River Indian Health Services Hospital, White River Arizona
- Humanitarian Response Deployments in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC)
Global Emergency Medicine Faculty
Current and Previous Fellows
- Spencer May M.D.
- Juliette Gerardo, M.D.
How to apply:
You may apply in one of two ways:
- Contact the fellowship director, Norkamari Shakira Bandolin, M.D. further details including program applications and deadlines. Applications will be received on a rolling basis and should include: a letter of interest specifying why you are interested in UC Davis as well as your plan to pursue a 1 or 2 year fellowship, three letters of recommendation (including one from the applicant’s program director if currently in residency) and an updated curriculum vitae.
- Apply through the Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship Website
Deadlines:
Applications open on July 1 and close September 30.
Interview dates:
Per the current University of California policy, we will be hosting virtual interviews for the upcoming season. Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be notified if you are eligible for an interview. We have set aside dates for interviews but if you are not available, please let our team know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Candidate requirements and eligibility
Interested applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – approved Emergency Medicine Training program prior to beginning the training program. Successful applicants must be board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine when they begin the fellowship.
Current projects
The Gambia – Building Sustainable Emergency Care and Ultrasound Education
In partnership with Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), our team is engaged in multiple long-term initiatives to strengthen emergency care and clinical education in The Gambia. A key focus is our longitudinal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Bootcamp, which includes annual in-person training trips complemented by a virtual teaching curriculum and continuous quality assurance support.
Beyond ultrasound, we are also working to build capacity for the WHO Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course, improve emergency department triage systems, and support efforts to enhance departmental efficiency and provider education. These collaborative projects aim to develop sustainable, locally led systems that improve care for patients and training for future healthcare leaders in the region.
Vietnam Diploma in Emergency Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
As part of an ongoing collaboration, we have created the country's first Diploma in Emergency Medicine Program as of 2019. This is an 18-month intensive Emergency Medicine Training Program supported by US and Vietnamese-based faculty and Emergency Medicine Physicians. Fellows work closely to run the curriculum which includes virtual and in-person education while also gaining experiencing in the Emergency Department. This project is based out of Cho Ray Hospital, the busiest public trauma-focused hospital in Vietnam, as well as the University Medical Center, an academic and tertiary care center.
Safari Doctors Partnership, Lamu County, Kenya
Safari Doctors provides locally-led solutions for remote communities who lack access to vital health services in Lamu County, Kenya. Their team does this through mobile medical outreach and a Community Health Worker model. We are working to support the work of Safari Doctors through education, clinical outreach support and public health programming. Please visit their website for information about the amazing work they are doing
Sacred Valley Health, Ollyantaytambo, Peru
Sacred Valley Health (SVH) is an NGO located in Ollantaytambo, Peru a beautiful and remote area located with the Andean Region of Peru. Many communities within this region are isolated and must be self-sufficient. With a focus on empowerment and culturally competent education, Sacred Valley Health strives to train and support local community health workers, known as promotoras. In addition to supporting the mission and efforts of SVH, fellows will learn about the way NGO’s function while also gaining experience with community health curricula, delivery of medical care in austere environments, and assisting with monitoring and evaluation of ongoing efforts. Norkamari Shakira Bandolin, M.D. currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors of Sacred Valley Health
White River Indian Health Services Hospital, White River Arizona
Fellows participating in 2-year fellowships will have the opportunity to moonlight at the IHS Site serving Native communities in Arizona. This is an amazing opportunity to serve local communities within our own borders.
Humanitarian Response Deployments
Fellows will have the opportunity to train and deploy to disasters around the world and help with humanitarian response efforts in collaboration with NGOs specializing in Disaster and Humanitarian Response. Individuals will get extensive training before deployments.
Ultrasound Area of Distinction (AOD) within 2-year Global Health Fellowship
Are you passionate about point-of-care ultrasound and global health? The Ultrasound Area of Distinction within the Global Health Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise while making a global impact. Fellows in this track gain hands-on experience and advanced training alongside our Ultrasound Fellowship team, contribute to medical student education, and help shape ultrasound curriculum development in low-resource settings.. You'll have the chance to teach and collaborate internationally—leading ultrasound initiatives and educational programs in The Gambia and Vietnam—while building your own proficiency in performing, reviewing, and teaching POCUS. Whether it's hosting virtual QA sessions, helping train local providers, or spearheading a scholarly ultrasound project, this track prepares you to become a leader in global ultrasound education. Contact cmcbeth@health.ucdavis.edu if interested.