A Homestay Model for Global Health and Medical Education in Resource-Limited Settings
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Date
2015
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Publisher
Medical Science Educator
Abstract
International health electives often overlook important
aspects of cultural competency, psychosocial support, and
bidirectional exchange. In order to address these shortcomings,
we adapted the homestay model to an elective in Kampala,
Uganda. Host families consist of local faculty selected
based on experience with international students and involvement
in medical education. Host families provide accommodations,
meals, psychosocial support, counseling, and an informal
curriculum of local language, culture, and politics. Participants
are encouraged to find ways to give back to their host
communities. This well-structured model enhances the experience
of all involved by focusing on cultural immersion, social
support, and mutual partnership.
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Keywords
Global health, Medical education
Citation
Chia, D., Sadigh, M., Goller, T., Kristiansen, K., Luboga, C., Luboga, S., & Sadigh, M. (2015). A homestay model for global health and medical education in resource-limited settings. Medical Science Educator, 25(3), 317-321. DOI 10.1007/s40670-015-0154-2