Global Health Scholars
Nearby universities
63130
63130
One Brookings Drive
63130
Brookings Drive
One Brookings Drive
Forsyth Boulevard
Campus
One Brookings Drive
63130
Forsyth
One Brookings Drive
Nearby schools & colleges
Delmar Boulevard, University City
Washington Avenue
Clayton 63130
University City 63116
Melville Avenue
Brookings Drive
Gloabl Health Scholars in Internal Medicine Dr. David Windus coordinated these educational experiences which were sponsored by Dr. Jack Ladenson.
In 2007, Washington University Department of Internal Medicine began providing international experiences in Bhutan and Eritrea to nurture residents with Global Health interests. Residents participating in these rotations reported positive impact on their sensitivity to social and cultural factors that influence health outcomes. Sustained interest in these international experiences has led to the c

We are deeply sadden at the news of Dr. Carlos Mejía's passing. Dr. Mejía was an incredible person/doctor. We send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Carlos Mejía's family and friends. Dr. Carlos Mejía was the Director of the Department of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala. This is a great loss to the medical and academic societies. He will truly be missed.

¿Consumir bebidas de dieta engorda?
Check out Dr. Joaquin Barnoya discussing the effects of obesity and the growing epidemic on CNN!
cnnespanol.cnn.com Un nuevo reporte del ‘Imperial College de Londres’ revela que las bebidas dietéticas no son tan buenas como pensábamos para mantener un peso saludable. La doctora Azaret nos explica las…
Gladys Fisher, Guatemalan Dialysis Advocate, Visits Division - Division of Nephrology
We welcome Ms. Gladys Fischer! https://renal.wustl.edu/gladys-fisher-guatemalan-dialysis-advocate-visits-division/
renal.wustl.edu Gladys Fisher was first exposed to dialysis when her mother developed acute kidney failure. At the time, the dialysis unit...
WU, Guatemala recognized as ISN Sister Renal Center Pair - Renal Division
https://renal.wustl.edu/wu-guatemala-recognized-as-isn-sister-renal-center-pair/
renal.wustl.edu The International Society of Nephrology recognizes Renal Division and the Instituto Guatemalteco de Suguridad Social as a Sister Renal Center Pair.

Please welcome Dr. Ever Olivie Cipriano and Dr. Carlos Eduardo Garcia Martinez to Washington University as they being their 4-week international elective rotation!

Prepared for Peril: Readiness and Recovery for Public Health Threats | Institute for Public Health
Register now for the 8th annual conference from the Institute for Public Health at Washington University, “Prepared for Peril: Readiness and Recovery for Public Health Threats.” http://publichealth.wustl.edu/events/8th-annual-conference/.
publichealth.wustl.edu This year’s conference will focus on public health threats of all kinds, from climate change and infectious disease outbreaks to natural disasters and civil unrest. We will look at preparing for threats, learning from past threats, protecting vulnerable populations from threats, and more. The confer…

Dr. Eduardo Gharzouzi presenting during the 2015 Global Health Week!

Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala Is Jailed Hours After Resigning Presidency
nytimes.com The decision to detain Mr. Pérez Molina is unprecedented in Guatemalan history and was a stunning conclusion to a day of swift change in the nation.

Cancer in Guatemala: A Low-Middle Income Country Perspective | Institute for Public Health
publichealth.wustl.edu Cancer in Guatemala: A Low-Middle Income Country Perspective September 23, 2015 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Danforth Univ Ctr. Rm. 234, Danforth Campus Get Directions for this event Guatemala is experiencing an increasing burden of cancer but lacks capacity for cancer prevention, control, and research. Surgica…

Global Health Scholars's cover photo

Congrats to Winners of Global Health & Infectious Disease Presentation Awards | Institute for...
Congrats to Drs. Timothy Laux, Erick Herrera, Joaquin Baroya, and Marcos Rothstein! They won best resident poster at the recent IPH Global Health Symposium : http://publichealth.wustl.edu/news/congrats-to-winners-of-global-health-infectious-disease-presentation-awards/?utm_source=IPH+Master+List&utm_campaign=09f35bb0df-May15IPHUpdate&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_df1e46aa8b-09f35bb0df-106374797&mc_cid=09f35bb0df&mc_eid=f4155213c5
publichealth.wustl.edu A number of participants in the 2015 Global Health & Infectious Disease Symposium and Conference on April 9 & 10 received awards for their outstanding work.

Congratulations Drs. Laux & Rivera-Pineda, and Zickhur for presenting at CUGH in Boston, MA this past week!

Click here to support Dr. Juan Ramon Chalapoud Memorial by Basia Skudrzyk Najarro
A special memorial fund has been established for Dr. Juan Ramon Chalapoud to support his family during this very difficult time. For more details please view: http://www.gofundme.com/k59uxw
gofundme.com Dr. Juan Ramon Chalapoud was an INCAN (International Cancer Institute in Guatemala) trainee and dynamic researcher on nasal t cell lymphoma. Dr. Juan Ramon was dedicated to building capacity and strengthening the research arm at INCAN with his colleagues in Guatemala. He died tragically while...

We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family members and friends of Dr. Juan Ramon Chalapoud and his colleagues at INCAN. Dr. Juan Ramon Chalapoud was an extraordinary physician and colleague from INCAN; so full of energy and good humor. He was full of passion, integrity and engaged in building research capacity in Guatemala. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
No hay palabras que pueden expresar la consternación que sentimos en estos momentos. Mandamos nuestro más sincero pésame.

Congratulations to Drs. Vincente Sanchez Polo, Timothy Laux, Erick Herrera and Ever Cipriano for participating in the annual ASN Conference in Philadelphia this week. Wishing you the best!
We welcome visiting nephrology fellow, Dr. Erick Herrera, to Washington University School of Medicine!

Our visiting resident observer, Dr. Bonilla from Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala, presented at resident report yesterday. He spoke about healthcare delivery at Roosevelt Hospital.

Timeline Photos

Ebola: How Local Governments Can Respond | World Policy Institute
Dr. Rupa Patel is interviewed by the World Policy Journal on the growing concern of Ebola spreading globally:
http://www.worldpolicy.org/blog/2014/08/14/ebola-how-local-governments-can-respond
worldpolicy.org By Grant Olcott

The Global Health Career Panel is currently in progress until 7:30pm tonight. You can join us live at http://wustl.adobeconnect.com/dommeetings.

Join us for the Global Health Career Panel on Monday, August 4th, It is a way to meet doctors from different organizations in global and public health. They will discuss the different skills needed for careers in global health and the different types of jobs and organizations in global and public health. And, on August 11th the Global Health Lecture Series will kick off @ 5:30 PM. Contact [email protected] for more details.

WUGI: Washington University Guatemala Initiative: Day 4: Celebrity Spotting
Carolyn Arden

WUGI: Washington University Guatemala Initiative: Day 4: Celebrity Spotting
Congrats to the WUGI students and their efforts in Guatemala:
http://wustlwugi.blogspot.com/2014/07/day-4-celebrity-spotting.html

Photos from Global Health Scholars's post

Drs. Cacace, McDonald and Zickuhr gave an excellent talk about their experiences in Guatemala today!

Check out tomorrow's Global Health noon conference. You can view it live here: wustl.adobeconnect.com/imgr2012cpc
Guatemala Cancer Injustice Fight for Poor Women [Video]
http://guardianlv.com/2014/04/guatemala-cancer-injustice-fight-for-poor-women-video/
guardianlv.com Thirty years ago, a cancer diagnosis was tantamount to a death sentence, worldwide, with mortality rates for breast cancer at 58 percent. Technological advances in diagnosis and treatment have sign...

Drs. Mejia and Ramirez from Hospital Roosevelt in Guatemala gave excellent talks today at the Global Health noon conference. To view them go to http://meded.dom.wustl.edu/!

Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatment | Newsroom | Washington University...
https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/26938.aspx
news.wustl.edu Adding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D supplements and a group that received placebo,…

Check out Qi Liu and Vicky Lai participating in this year's CUGH conference!

Timeline Photos
This morning on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/04/30/306907097/mysterious-kidney-disease-slays-farmworkers-in-central-america

Timeline Photos

Serving others during spring break | Newsroom | Washington University in St. Louis
https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/26705.aspx
news.wustl.edu Washington University in St. Louis students traveled across the globe this spring break helping others.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the university
Telephone
Address
St. Louis, MO
63110
General information
1 Pharmacy Place
St. Louis, 63110
We are a modern, interprofessional learning environment creating the next generation of pharmacy and
23 S Spring Avenue
St. Louis, 63108
Aquinas Institute of Theology educates men and women to preach, teach, minister and lead.
Social Sciences & Business Building
St. Louis, 63121
Established in 1968 by Dr. Edwin H. Fedder
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, 63141
Welcome to the Maryville Alumni page! We are here to keep the Saint Louis connection. #maryvillealum
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, 63141
This is the official Maryville University page. #BigRedM #SaintsNation
3700 W Pine Mall Boulevard
St. Louis, 63108
Now on display: "Double Vision: Art from Jesuit University Collections." See work from the 15th to t
3733 West Pine Mall
St. Louis, 63108
SLU Fine and Performing Arts is the home of Studio Art, Art History, Music, Theatre, and Dance.
660 S Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, 63110
Becker Medical Library provides a haven for study and scholarly reflection along with the resources, information and expertise to deliver innovative support for advancing discovery...
470 E Lockwood Avenue
St. Louis, 63119
Our vision is to be a premier U.S.-based international university setting a distinct standard for global education.
1 College Park Drive
St. Louis, 63141
From the beginning, we'll challenge you to dig deep to discover and develop your God-given passions. This is a place to Shine On. Missouri Baptist University is an evangelical Chr...
6800 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, 63105
Located in St. Louis, Missouri in the suburb of Clayton, Fontbonne is a small private university wit