Global Neurology Distinction

The goal of the Global Health Distinction pathway is to provide mentorship, scholarly experience, instruction, and clinical global health experience for Yale Neurology residents. The program is supported through the Global Health Scholars Program.

Primary Faculty Contact: Rebecca DiBiase

• Develop a broad-based understanding of the practice of neurology in global health settings, including domestic and foreign resource-limited settings, as well as international resource-rich settings
• Understand the epidemiology, presentation, approach to diagnosis and treatment of common neurological disorders in global health settings
• Understand the cultural aspects and health systems relevant to the practice of neurology in global health settings
• Understand the social, political, and economic forces within countries and international relations in modulating healthcare funding and delivery

In the PGY-2 year, residents would apply to be in the track and a mentor would be identified. In the PGY-3 year, the resident would take didactic courses and have one clinical experience in a global health setting. In the PGY-4 year, the resident would conduct and present scholarly work and potentially have additional clinical or research experience in a global health setting.

Specific requirements include:

• Attending and presenting at a Global Neurology Lecture Series (quarterly lectures given at noon conference)
• Scholarly Work: An abstract prepared for presentation at a national or international conference. This could take the form of a policy brief, case series, research project, or development of diagnosis or management guidelines for a global health setting.
• International Clinical Experiences:
  • Makarere University/Yale University (MUYU) Collaboration, Uganda
  • Monthly outpatient clinic in a domestic resource limited setting (IRIS, or other public health clinic)
• Local enrichment experiences in community outreach, in programs like Stamp Out Stroke, HAVEN Free Clinic, and other community organizations.
• Attendance – and preferably presentation of work at – a conference with global perspective, such as the World Federation of Neurology or the American Academy of Neurology
• Optional: International Research Experiences