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GHCS Program Director Recommendation Form 2024

The McGaw Global Health Clinical Scholars Program offers Northwestern University’s McGaw graduate medical trainees (residents and fellows from partner programs) a two year scholars program.  Curricular requirements include attending ten of thirteen core lectures, completion of five specialty-specific global health activities, completion of web-based predeparture training modules, participation in simulation training, leading and participating in peer-led global health journal clubs, completion of a global health field experience, and presentation and completion of a scholarly project. Residents will be mentored by a previously identified Global Health mentor within their specialty.

You are being asked to complete this form as one of your trainees has indicated an interest in applying to our program. With any questions about the program or this form, please email Assistant Program Director Liz Groothuis  (egroothuis@luriechildrens.org).

More information about the McGaw GHCS Program can also be found on this page.

6. I have reviewed the McGaw Global Health Clinical Scholars program and am familiar with the above applicant applying for admission. This applicant is in good standing with their program and has demonstrated leadership potential.  I believe the above applicant would contribute to the larger global health community and the academic quality of the program. I hereby recommend this applicant for admission.  *This question is required.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance to the program in mid-August.