UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS

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. This is a high acuity academic and county hospital system which serves one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Fellows have the opportunity to work as attendings at UCDavis adult and pediatric emergency departments. They will also spend about 25% of their clinical time working at the Veteran's Hospital Emergency Department nearby which is staffed by UC Davis Faculty and Residents. 

Fellows will also have the opportunity to work in multiple low-resource sites during the course of their fellowship under the guidance of multiple faculty members, while also pursuing an advanced degree. Fellows have the opportunity to pursue a two year fellowship with an advanced degree, While the two-year fellowship track is preferred, applicants may be considered for a one-year track on an individual basis. On a two-year track, fellows will have the opportunity to purse a distance Masters in 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.

We can strongly about wellness and believe that building the foundation of a long and rewarding career in Global Emergency Medicine starts in residency and fellowship. Sacramento is a great place to live and while we work hard on shift and within the fellowship, we believe in playing hard as well. As part of the UC Davis family, you will join a close knit community of healthcare professionals. The residency and fellowship programs host frequent outings, meet ups and social activities for those who are interested. 

Educational Opportunities:

• Masters of Science in Public Health (Global Health), London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2 year distance learning program or equivalent degree. This is a prestigious and flexible program with opportunities for fellows to participate in short courses in person at LSTMH site in London or continue with an entirely virtual educational program to allow for the most flexibility. 

• Short course in Global Health Policy, London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1-year distance learning program or equivalent course

• HELP Course, Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP). Held annually, in person or virtual options

• Conferences:

• Fellows will be encouraged to attend at least 2 conferences related to emergency medicine, education, and/or global health during their fellowship. Previously attended conferences include but are not limited to:

•  UCSF Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship Conference

• Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)

• American College of Emergency Medicine Conference (ACEP)

• Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM)

• Global Health Track Monthly Sessions. We have a unique 3-year global health track that was created for the fellows and residents. Faculty and trainees meet monthly to review a core topics, seminal articles and listen to renown guest speakers on topics related to global health. Fellows will have  the opportunity to participate in each of these experience and lead one session quarterly. 

• UC Davis Quarterly Fellow Get Together: Fellows join quarterly meet ups with other fellows which are hosted by rotating faculty members. During these sessions, we share a meal, talk about a specific topic related to leading a fulfilling and long career and have the opportunity to socialize and spend time together.

Monthly Global Health Journal Club: Fellows meet monthly with the Global Health program director to review current topics in Global Emergency Medicine and discuss any issues, project updates or ongoing events.

 Applicants must demonstrate/possess:

• Strong clinical skills

• Good standing in residency training

• Strong communication and social skills

• Flexibility

• Ability to adapt quickly and to environments with lack of resources

• Passion for education, global health, and emergency medicine

Fellowship candidates must be ABEM board eligible or certified by the July 1st fellowship start date. This generally means that fellows have completed an Emergency Medicine residency in the US or Canada.

Fellow candidates must be able to successfully obtain a California Medical License prior to the fellowship start date.