Overview

The application period for elective rotations for AY 27-28 is now open.    

Please Note: We plan to offer 8 week global health elective rotations beginning in July 2027; however, these are subject to conditions at home and abroad and the HYC will work with Program Directors, Duke Travel, and the Global Travel Advisory Committee to determine the feasibility of these rotations.

Duke residents in the programs and PGY years listed below are invited to apply for an 8 week global health elective rotation:

  • Internal Medicine (PGY 2)
  • Pediatrics (PGY 2)
  • Med-Peds (PGY3)
  • Med-Psych (PGY 4)
  • Neurology (PGY 3)
  • Radiology (PGY 4)
  • Family Medicine (PGY 2)

Applications are accepted the fall prior to the academic year during which the rotations occur.

These elective rotations provide a valuable and unique experience for our residents.  Residents choose from a wide selection of global partner locations where they can provide clinical care to patients. Some locations only permit observation; however, many opportunities are available for residents to expand their teaching and lecturing skills.

How to Apply

Interested residents must provide:

We will host an information session via Zoom soon (check back for date and time)

The FAQ sheet, Info flyer and Application Addendum, are available on Box here.  Applications are due Monday, September 28, 2026.

Placements are competitive and contingent upon the qualifications of the applicant and availability. We select residents for clinical/service rotations based on the following criteria:

  • Academic preparation and strength;
  • Evidence of maturity, responsibility, cultural sensitivity;
  • Significance of pursuing a global health opportunity to further career goals;
  • Preference for those who have demonstrated a commitment to global health issues, specifically in the developing world.

Have questions or need more information? Please contact Program Coordinator, Jessie Hardison or Director of Clinical Education, Dr. Rebecca Lumsden 

2026-2027 Clinical Elective Trainees:

Trainee:

Program:

Site:

Rotation Dates:

Michelle Biko

 

Pediatrics

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Winter 2027

Andrew Grose

 

Combined Med/Peds

 

Iquitos, Peru

 

Winter 2027

Alyssa Campanelli

 

Pediatrics

 

Iquitos, Peru

 

Winter 2027

Rebecca Burrington

 

Family Medicine

 

Galle, Sri Lanka

 

Winter 2027

Tilicea Henry

 

Internal Medicine

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2027

Merdi Lutete

 

Neurology

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2027

Sai Gudla

 

Radiology

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2027

Edith Amponsah

 

OB/GYN

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Spring 2027

Maggie Sulzbach

 

Pediatrics

 

Galle, Sri Lanka

 

Spring 2027

Imran Elmaarouf

 

Pediatrics

 

Galle, Sri Lanka

 

Spring 2027

Sarah Malik

 

Internal Medicine

 

Galle, Sri Lanka

 

Spring 2027