International opportunities
International Emergency Medicine
The International Emergency Medicine Program at BIDMC strives to promote the growth of academic programs and clinical excellence in Emergency Medicine worldwide. Its other goals are to foster international collaboration and to provide assistance to members of the international community to develop Emergency Medicine within the context of the healthcare needs of their own countries. Current active projects involve Emergency Medicine systems in Russia, Europe, Central and South America, as well as CME programs in Italy. The International Emergency Medicine program has also recently received grant funding from the United Nations to promote Emergency Medicine worldwide.
The University of Florence/Harvard Project in Emergency Medicine is a grant funded project between the Tuscan Ministry of Health, the University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, BIDMC and Harvard Medical International. The ultimate goal of this project is to develop Emergency Medicine as a training specialty at the University of Florence and to certify all emergency physicians currently practicing in emergency departments in Tuscany. Certification will be achieved by completing a year-long certification program through the University of Florence. BIDMC EM faculty visit Florence monthly to participate in clinical bedside teaching and to lecture at the weekly didactic conferences. Funded electives are available to all residents during their PGY3 year.
Harvard Humanitarian Studies Initiative for Residents
Residents can take part in the Harvard Humanitarian Studies Initiative for Residents. This program trains residents in humanitarian response to disaster and refugee crises. This two year educational program includes a two-week intensive course on humanitarian issues followed by a month-long international field placement in a humanitarian setting.
Global Health Residency Program
Residents can participate in monthly lectures and journal clubs focused on global health issues. In addition, they have the opportunity to participate in a 6 week summer program at the Harvard School for Public Health and travel for a global health
international experience. Learn more here.
