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  • Global Health Education
  • Medical Training
  • International Electives

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  • Elective clerkships in low-income countries are common in medical curricula worldwide.
  • These programs offer exposure to global health challenges, diverse cultures, and healthcare systems.
  • They are known to improve medical knowledge, clinical skills, and communication abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experiences of medical students during a clinical clerkship in Kiboga hospital, Uganda.
  • To highlight the educational benefits of global health electives in low-resource settings.
  • To underscore the importance of international medical education partnerships.

Main Methods:

  • A three-week clinical clerkship was conducted in a public hospital in a low-income district of Uganda.
  • Medical students participated in clinical rounds and activities alongside Israeli and Ugandan tutors.
  • The program focused on observational learning and practical clinical engagement.

Main Results:

  • Students gained insights into a different culture and healthcare system.
  • Learned diagnostic skills emphasizing medical history and physical examination over extensive tests.
  • Observed ethical challenges and complex clinical decision-making processes.

Conclusions:

  • The elective clerkship fostered personal and professional development in medical students.
  • It reinforced students' commitment to the medical profession.
  • Expanding global health education through overseas opportunities is recommended for medical schools.