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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School of Pharmacy Offers First International Clinical Rotation
Adam Crouse, MCW 2025 PharmD candidate, participates in an international APPE rotation in Guatemala.
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My Reflection, Jake Hall, MD: A Resident's Experience on Ethiopian Global Health Elective
Jake Hall, MD, fifth-year resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflects on his global health elective to Ethiopia in February 2025.
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Bringing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Healthcare Research
Dr. Anai Kothari advocates for the responsible use of AI to improve scientific inquiry, patient outcomes.
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My Reflection, Mohammad Zalzaleh, DO: A Fellow's Experience on Ethiopian Global Health Elective
Mohammad Zalzaleh, DO, a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflects on his global health elective to Ethiopia in February 2025.
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Bringing Worldwide Attention to Tuberculosis
MCW alumna Dr. Sapna Bamrah Morris's work in global health is driven by a passion for social justice.
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Bridging Communities and Health: Future Physician Deepens Local Connections Through Environmental Health Research in Milwaukee
Victoria Toledo, active Air Force member and MCW student, has a strong connection to her community.
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Advancing Global Diabetes Care through Collaborative Research in Nigeria
Anika Agrawal had the opportunity to delve into the complexities of diabetes care on a global scale.
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Fighting Parasitic Flatworms: A New Hope in Medical Research
MCW researchers are working to discover new treatments for fluke infections.
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Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Wisconsin Develops Partnership with Hospital Infantile Teleton Oncologia in Mexico for an International Retinoblastoma Program
HITO is the first dedicated Pediatric Cancer Center in Mexico, serving patients from birth to 18 years old. HITO hopes to host the first RB multidisciplinary clinic in Mexico with access to the latest treatments to save the eyes of RB pediatric patients.
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A Country’s First Community Based Participatory Research Workshop
A partnership between MCW and Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal has fostered an exchange of knowledge.
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Pioneering Research at the Intersection of Climate Change and Public Health: A Spotlight on Jean Bikomeye
Jean Bikomeye is stepping up to confront the impacts of climate change on our health head-on.
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My Reflection, Ian Ridge, MD: A Fellow's Experience on Ethiopian Global Health Elective
Ian Ridge, MD, a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflects on his global health elective to Ethiopia in February 2024.
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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 Nicaraguan Global Health Rotation
Dustin Richter, MD, PGY-V resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflects on his global health rotation 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.