Over the summer six University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) students at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) participated in UMB’s Global Healthcare Initiative Program. Five students from the University of Maryland, School of Nursing and one student from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy were selected. The students and the country they visited were: Blerta Hamza (Philippines), Emma Branzell (Philippines), Anne Giampietro (Philippines), Elizabeth Shannon Walters (Malawi), Bryan Chung (Gambia) and Mary Li (Kenya).

The trips ranged from one to six weeks and the students visited hospitals, clinics, and family households. The students worked in interprofessional teams to aid in the discovery, development and treatment of healthcare to improve global health issues. These collaborations provided interprofessional engagement on an international level and have resulted in an enriched student learning experience. Please take a moment to view the video about the experiences these students had while participating in the Global Healthcare Initiative Program.