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[supported by the Piper Global Health Fund]
The Resident Initiative in Global Health at Tulane (RIGHT) program will provide skills and training to residents interested in a career path in global health. By offering opportunities for residents to expand their medical knowledge and experience internationally, the program aims to add to the community of ethically-guided advocates for evidence-based holistic approaches to equitable care, locally and abroad.
This program is in addition to your current residency. You must be in good standing during your residency program to participate in the RIGHT Program.
We in the RIGHT program believe in health as a human right in an age of growing healthcare disparities. The RIGHT program advocates for ethically-guided, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to care both locally and abroad. Global health equity is at the core of what we do. Our program is a 3-year training for Tulane residents interested in a global health career.
All residents are welcome to join the RIGHT program and participate in our curriculum. However, we have limited funding to provide financial support for international rotations. Therefore, the RIGHT scholarship (and only the scholarship) is based on application and interview. All other resources are available to those who demonstrate interest.
The RIGHT track is incorporated into your current residency program. Once accepted to the track, you will be required to attend a majority of the seminars, participate in the online curriculum, complete a scholarly project, and meet regularly with your mentor. Additionally, RIGHT scholars will be encouraged to work with underserved populations locally.
As a RIGHT resident, you will have access to mentorship and educational resources through the School of Public Health's Tropical Medicine & Global Health divisions. Further, all residents who complete the five core components are eligible for the global health certification with diplomas given at graduation.
Our doctors are featured on YouTube and in the Publications below. Click on the items below to learn more!
Dr. Anjali Niyogi Talks About International Health on YouTube