ABOUT US
Mission:
To increase access to and improve quality of healthcare delivery in order to eliminate inequalities in global child health through clinical service, education, research, public health and advocacy.
Vision:
To improve the health and well-being of children and families living in medically under-served communities in low- and middle-income countries through clinical care, education, research, public health and advocacy.
Tenets:
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Education To provide standardized medical education in core tenets of global health and social medicine
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Service To ensure the delivery of high quality health care for all children, with special emphasis on children from poor, disadvantaged backgrounds
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Research To develop collaborative partnerships in scientific research and quality improvement science
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Public Health and Advocacy To strengthen health systems and facilitate advocacy opportunities
Goals:
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To strengthen clinical education and training of global pediatrics, with a focus on clinical management in resource-limited settings
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To promote bidirectional learning with clinical care and research activities between faculty and trainees at our hospital and international partner institutions
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To improve health service delivery at international partner institutions through quality improvement initiatives and implementation science research
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To increase the number of US pediatricians pursuing careers in global health, specifically low-income, resource-limited countries
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