Medical College of Wisconsin Global Health News
The Office of Global Health prioritizes disseminating the global health community engagement, education, patient care, and research efforts of MCW faculty, students, and staff. See a preview of stories below.
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Transformative Research Collaborations in Uganda Prepare MCW Students as Future Global Health Leaders
Global health research program provides MCW students unique opportunity while in medical school.
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My Reflection: A Chief Resident Experience on Global Engagement in Nicaragua
Dustin Richter, MD, PGY-V resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflects on his medical mission trip to Nicaragua in October 2023.
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MCW Professor Helps Fellow Native Americans Improve Wellness by Reclaiming Culture
Dr. Brian Jackson believes reclaiming traditions can help Native communities overcome health challenges.
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King Faisal Hospital Delegation Visits MCW
The Office of Global Health partnered with Dr. Kulwinder Dua, professor of medicine, to host an eight- member delegation from King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.
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From Texas to Tanzania
Donald J. Wright, MD, MPH ’99, reflects on his leadership roles in the federal government and a Tanzanian ambassadorship.
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MCW Student Reconnects With Her Island Homeland Through New Global Research Partnership
Ana Mia Corujo Ramirez is using her research skills to contribute to decreasing health disparities in Puerto Rico.
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Alumna Sees Practice of Medicine as Much More Than Patient Care
Mentorship and global healthcare are cornerstones of MCW alumna Dr. Carolyn S. Quinsey's professional career (MD '10).
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MCW Surgeon and Educator Brings Expertise to South America as a Fulbright Grant Recipient
Dr. Michael Malinowski has a passion for helping others and collaborating with educators across the globe.
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Building Local Expertise: MCW Faculty Join Multi-Institutional Collaborative Partnership to Train Gastroenterologists in Rwanda
The partnership is a shining example of the embodiment of MCW’s missions on a global scale.
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MCW Student Creates Nonprofit That Provides Books to Help Refugees Learn English
Maie Zagloul created Books for Chance to help evacuee kids learn English and spark a love for books.
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MCW Professor and His Family Strive to Improve Health for All
About five years ago, MCW’s Dr. Ken Lee heeded a call to serve at an orphanage in Puebla, Mexico.
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MCW Nurse Practitioner Finds Purpose in Volunteer Humanitarian Aid Deployments
“I received the phone call and was leaving for Ukraine within 48 hours.”
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Lessons of Global Engagement: Rwandan Resourcefulness
MCW graduate student embraces lessons on adaptability during global health internship.
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Advancing Surgery Across the Globe
MCW faculty provide training on various surgical subspecialties in dozens of countries.
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MCW Researcher Develops Framework to Examine Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
For Jean Bikomeye, a third-year PhD student at MCW, the issue of climate change is very personal.
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Strengthening Rehabilitation Medicine in Ukraine
Ukrainian-American Dr. Oksana Sayko leads a rehabilitation residency training program in Ukraine.
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Preparing the Next Generation of Global Health Champions
MCW surgeon Marc de Moya, MD, and MCW medical students support global efforts to improve care in trauma centers in Cuba.
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Using Data to Shape the Future of Global Public Health
MCW faculty and students are improving access to COVID-19 data in the Middle East/North Africa region.
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Giving Back Across the Globe
MCW surgeons are playing key roles in a larger effort to help improve patient care in Ethiopia.
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A 40-Ton Challenge
A team from MCW and others are on a mission to provide COVID-19 support to India.