Join health sector leaders in Bolivia, Ecuador and Guatemala to discuss perspectives on short-term global health activities, such as medical missions, global health programs, and volunteering, on local health systems and longitudinal efforts.
While many students, professionals and academics from the United States and other high income countries engage in short-term health and public activities abroad, there are less recognized unintended consequences that can be disruptive for local health systems and practices. Designed for all those running and improving global health and medical missions initiatives. Consider how to evolve your practices and those of peers!
Panelists will discuss realities in three Latin American countries and how to avoid mis-steps:
Susana Alvear M.D. Family Physician, Master in Public Health, Child Family Health International (CFHI) Medical Director Quito - Ecuador. Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador PUCE
Ben Blevins: PhD candidate in Sustainable education with an MA in Community Organizing, Co-Founder & CFO Highland Support Project
Lesley Bravo, Comadrona Tradicional
Gonzalo Claure, B.A. in Business Administration and Pedagogy, A.A. in Human Resources Management, Local Coordinator of Child Family Health International in La Paz, Bolivia
Guadalupe Ramirez, Curandera Hereditaria, Founder of the Highland Support Project, Director of the Association of Highland Women
Moderated by Jessica Evert MD, Global Medical Director, CFHI, Clinical Professor, UCSF