Overview

The application period for elective rotations for AY 26-27 is now closed.    

Please Note: We plan to offer 8 week global health elective rotations beginning in July 2026; 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 on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5pm.

The FAQ sheet, Info flyer and Application Addendum, are available on Box here.  Applications are due  Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

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 

2025-2026 Clinical Elective Trainees:

Trainee:

Program:

Site:

Rotation Dates:

Lynette Staplefoote-Boynton

 

Combined Internal Medicine / Psychiatry

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Summer 2025

Wesley Gregory

 

Pediatrics

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Summer 2025

Mohamed Mohamed

 

Combined Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Summer 2025

Ashley Jowell

 

Internal Medicine

 

Shiprock, New Mexico

 

Summer 2025

LaMani Adkins

 

OB-GYN

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Fall 2025

Best Uchehara

 

Internal Medicine

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2026

Neha Pal

 

Internal Medicine

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2026

Noah Hellermann

 

Combined Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

 

Iquitos, Peru

 

Winter 2026

Joseph Goddu

 

Combined Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

 

Iquitos, Peru

 

Winter 2026

Michael Beauchamp

 

Pediatrics

 

Mwanza, Tanzania

 

Winter 2026

Mfoniso Ekpo

 

Neurology

 

Eldoret, Kenya

 

Winter 2026

Kaushik Puranam

 

Internal Medicine

 

Bangkok, Thailand

 

Spring 2026

Madhuri Gottam

 

Internal Medicine

 

Bangkok, Thailand

 

Spring 2026

Elyssa Farr

 

Pediatrics

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Spring 2026

Molly Guerin

 

Pediatrics

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Spring 2026

Jasmine Arrington

 

OB-GYN

 

Moshi, Tanzania

 

Spring 2026