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This training program is created specifically for physicians who are intent on a full-time career in the field of international medicine. Equipped with the skills and experience provided by the INMED International Medicine Fellowship, graduates will be prepared to design, initiate, and lead health interventions in low-resource communities.
| FELLOWSHIP OPENINGS |
Only a limited number of INMED International Medicine Fellowship positions are available at any given time. Current Fellowship openings include:
- Baptist Medical Center, Ghana. INMED is accepting applications for one position with a flexible start date. Preference will be given to applicants with surgical skills. Financial support is provided, including a basic salary, travel expenses, and insurance.
- Banso & Mbingo Hospitals, Cameroon. INMED is accepting applications for one position with a flexible start date. Preference will be given to applicants with internal medicine skills. Financial support for this position is still in process.
| QUALIFICATIONS |
Application is open to physicians who at the time of initiating the Fellowship are graduates of recognized schools of medicine or osteopathy and have completed a recognized residency training program.
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
At the completion of the INMED International Medicine Fellowship graduates in the context of a low-resource community will be able to:
- Assess community health status based on the leading determinants of health
- Prevent, diagnose and treat the leading diseases of poverty
- Assure that health interventions are culturally appropriate
- Design effective health interventions as part of a health leadership team
- Successfully adapt one's lifestyle to a new cultural context
| FELLOWSHIP EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS |
International Medicine Intensive Course
This two-week, classroom venue course includes lectures by expert professionals, case studies providing analysis, and formation groups exploring personal application.
International Medicine Service Learning
Fellows will achieve a complete a minimum of twelve months of supervised service learning at their assigned INMED International Medicine Training Site.
International Medicine Presentations
Fellows will participate at least monthly in educational activities at their INMED International Medicine Training Site designed to enhance the skills the staff at that training site. The Fellow's supervisor will advise in selecting the topics and content of these educational activities.
International Medicine Research Project
While on site, Fellows will participate in a research project relevant to the particular setting and needs of the facility. INMED will assist Fellows with appropriate support in this pursuit. Fellows must submit at least one original, peer-reviewed article regarding their research project to be submitted for publication.
| FELLOWSHIP EVALUATION |
Assessment of Fellows attainment of the learning objectives will be based upon:
International Medicine Intensive Course Examination
This comprehensive examination is administered at the completion of the Intensive Course.
International Faculty Evaluation
Supervising faculty at the INMED International Medicine Training Site will submit written evaluations of Fellow's performance with attention to the above learning objectives.
Essay Evaluation
At the completion of their service learn experience Fellows will receive guidelines for authoring an essay regarding insights they have developed into international health issues.
Research Evaluation
Continuous feedback will be provided to Fellows as they proceed through their investigations and publication process.
| APPLICATION |
Physicians who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit an application for the INMED International Medicine Fellowship. Please contact INMED with any questions in this regard.
| CERTIFICATION |
Candidates who successfully complete the above requirements will receive the INMED International Medicine Fellowship. Verification of the educational experience will be provided to any graduate's affiliated institution. Fellows are recognized at the annual Exploring Medical Missions Conference.