UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
While many of our projects are focused on emergency medicine education around the world, fellows also have the opportunity to try out a variety of experiences and will graduate with a wide breadth of experiences in many aspects of GEM.
We prioritize 2 year fellows but offer 1 year fellowship experiences on a case-by-case basis. We feel strongly after doing this for many years that one year fellowship are extremely rushed and do not allow fellows the opportunity to explore their interests and dive into projects before they graduate. The goal of this fellowship is to provide a broad training experience to ensure that you will graduate as an expert in EM education in various settings and a breadth of global emergency medicine experience.
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We now offer a unique opportunity for 2-year fellows to enroll in the Global Ultrasound Area of Distinction. This is optional but offers a unique certification and experience. Fellows who participate will work with the Department of Ultrasound within UCDEM and gain expertise in Ultrasound and education. GEM will complete all requirements that a typical US fellow would complete but will be given 2 years to do so. In addition, GEM fellows will get focused mentorship from our GEM faculty and spend additional time working on projects related to global US. Fellows will graduate with a formal qualification in US and Global Emergency Medicine.
Global Emergency Medicine General Structure:
In the first year of the program, fellows will participate in all of our core projects (Diploma in Emergency Medicine in Vietnam, POCUS teaching in The Gambia) and have the option to participate in 2-3 other projects depending on your time and interest. This year is very busy as we understand that fellows are also gaining experience in as an EM attending, working with residents and students, and often studying for their board exams while participating in a variety of conferences, MPH coursework, etc
During the second year, fellows have the opportunity to dive deeper into the projects their are most interested while staying involved with core projects. We strongly believe in tailoring this expeirence to fit each fellows unique needs and future career goals and work with each fellow to create a unique experience based on his/her/their interests.
There are no spots in 2025. However, we will be recruiting another fellow during the Fall of 2026 application cycle.
Fellowship Experience
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, health equity, teaching in resource-constrained settings, and improvement of emergency medicine health systems and delivery of care.
This flexible program is designed for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking a broad education in Global Emergency Medicine. This fellowship offers a range of experiences and providers, particularly strong experience related to emergency medicine infrastructure building around the world, medical education, and ultrasound training within low-resource settings. In addition 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 center serving the diverse population of Northern California. UC Davis Emergency Department is also a certified stroke, cardiac, and transplant center, allowing fellows the opportunity to gain vast clinical experience in a tertiary care hospital regarded as one of the best in the nation. Fellows divide their time between working clinically at UC Davis Health while also working in multiple other domestic and international sites during the course of their fellowship under the guidance of multiple faculty members.
Fellows can pursue either a one-year or a 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 funded Master of Public Health degree through the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (distance learning modality) 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. The Department of Emergency Medicine hosts many other renowned fellowships and we encourage collaboration across fellowships and divisions. As part of this ongoing collaboration, fellows have the opportunity to 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.
Partnership Sites and Active Collaborations:
- Edward Frances Small Hospital, Banjul, The Gambia
- Vietnam Diploma in Emergency Medicine, Cho Ray Hospital and University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Safari Doctors Partnership, Lamu County, Kenya
- Emergency Medicine Training Program, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
- Sacred Valley Health NGO, Ollantaytambo, Peru
- University of Rwanda School of Medicine, Rwanda
- White River Indian Health Services Hospital, White River Arizona
- Humanitarian Response Deployments in partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC)
For more details, see below for information on each partnership including opportunities for fellowship and prior projects.
Fellowship Curriculum
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.
Projects
| Project Name & Description | Details |
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| 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.
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| Vietnam Diploma in Emergency Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
As part of an ongoing collaboration, we launched the country's first Diploma in Emergency Medicine Program in 2019. This is a 12-month intensive Emergency Medicine Training Program supported by US and Vietnamese-based faculty and Emergency Medicine Physicians.
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| Safari Doctors Partnership, Lamu County, Kenya |
Safari Doctors provides locally led solutions for remote communities that lack access to vital health services in Lamu County, Kenya. Their team does this through mobile medical outreach and a Community Health Worker model.
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| Sacred Valley Health, Ollantaytambo, 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Local Care for the underserved |
Sacramento county is one of the most diverse counties in the entire United States. We strongly believe that care for the underserved should be a priority inside and outside of the emergency department. As part of our program development, we have created multiple opportunities for fellows to work with local refugee and migrant populations locally
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Alumni
Jonathan Chan, MD
Resident Physician
Juliette Gerardo, MD
Global Health FellowSpencer May, MD
Global EM Fellow
Molly Hallweaver. MD
Contacts
Other Documents - Program Specific Requirements
Applicants Must Demonstrate/Possess:
- VERY strong clinical skills
- Positive attitude and outgoing personality
- 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
- Strong interest in working collaboratively
- Resilience
At UC Davis, we have a very tight knit group of faculty, fellows, and residents. We prioritize health and wellness and are looking for a fellow that is excited, open to new experiences, and works well with our team.
Additional Application / Interview Information
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. If your application has been accepted, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Interviews will be held during September and October. If you are interested in visiting our department, please let us know, and we will be happy to organize a visit. To ensure equity, we will base our decisions on virtual interviews, but we encourage you to visit us in person to learn more about our city and medical community. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email us with your availability.
Candidate Requirements and Eligibility:
For more information about working at UC Davis and living in Sacramento, please see the following link: https://health.ucdavis.edu/emergency/education/living-in-sacramento.html
Application Criteria
How to Apply:
Contact the fellowship leadership, Dr Shakira Bandolin and Dr Molly Hallweaver forfor more details about the fellowship, upcoming deadlines and application details (see below). Of note, we do participate in the Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship Consortium. Please check out their website for additional details: https://www.saem.org/GEMFC/gem-fellowships-current-programs
All applications must be submitted by the application deadline through the SAEM Application Portal button below. Please note, you must also register for the NRMP Match
Applications will be Received on a Rolling Basis and Should Include:
- 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). Please ensure that the program director or one of the letter writers comments specifically on your clinical skills and academic standing during residency.
- An updated curriculum vitae.
Send completed applications to Dr. Shakira Bandolin (sbandolin@health.ucdavis.edu) and Dr. Molly Hallweaver (mphallweaver@health.ucdavis.edu).
Application Process
Please apply via the site. After you applied, we will review your application. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria will be offered interviews via email. We will contact you to let you know of your standing and if you are offered an interview via email.
If you have not hear back from us by Sept 15, please email Shakira Bandolin (sbandolin@ucdavis.edu) directly. Alternatively, after you submit your application you are welcome to email Dr Bandolin and confirm that your application has been received. The GEMFC site has been updated recently and while we dont anticipate any problems, there have been site issues that have resulted in lost applications.
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Interview Date
Eligibility
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.
