Apply To the Botswana Global Health Program
Botswana Global Health Program Application FAQs
To apply for a medical elective rotation in Botswana as a resident, resident must submit a cover letter detailing their experience, interests, goals and reasons for applying, along with a current CV, a statement of support from their program director and their dates of interest. Applicants should ensure they have malpractice coverage, as this is not provided by the BIDMC Global Health program. Those interested can contact the relevant department for more information. This program is ideal for residents who are comfortable working in a developing world setting, can lead multidisciplinary teams, and possess cultural sensitivity and humility.
How do I apply?
To apply for a rotation in Botswana, please provide the following application materials for consideration:
- Cover letter: short description of your experience, interests, goals and reasons for applying to this rotation
- Current CV
- Statement of support from residency/fellowship program director
- Dates of interest
- Malpractice coverage during your work in Botswana: This is not provided by the BIDMC Global Health program. If your current institutional policy does not provide coverage for rotations outside of your home institution, you will need additional coverage. Previous residents were able to obtain this coverage at low cost from several providers listed by the Medical Protection Society.
Application instructions and requirements vary depending on the specialty program to which you are applying. Applicants should send materials and direct questions to the appropriate Department. Please ensure you reach out to the correct contact for your specialty to receive specific application instructions and requirements:
For Medicine:
For Medicine Fellowship:
Email Dr. Ruth Colman and Dr. Jonathan Crocker
For Obstetrics:
Email Dr. Sarah (Sally) Hanson
For Anesthesia:
How do I know this rotation is right for me?
Eligible candidates for the program are residents and fellows who are:
- Comfortable working in a developing world setting
- Able to work with a multi-disciplinary team and lead inpatient rounds
- Culturally sensitive and possess humility.
In recent years, residents from over 15 residency programs across the United States have participated in this elective.
Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, Family Medicine, Anesthesia and OB/GYN residents, as well as fellows in Critical Care, Infectious Disease and other subspecialties are welcome to apply for this rotation.
