Global Family Medicine Pathway

Developing family physicians who have the skills and knowledge to care for global citizens

The Global Family Medicine Pathway gives University of Minnesota family medicine residents an opportunity to enroll in a longitudinal educational track with structured international experiences.

Collaborators

Courses and workshops are offered in collaboration with the University's departments of medicine and pediatrics.

Leadership

Therese Zink, MD, MPH, directs the pathway. Her experience includes training health professionals in domestic violence management; volunteering in Chechnya, Ingushetia, and Brazil; and leading teams to assess women's and community health care in Central America.

Partner Sites

• Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)
• Asia (Russia, India)
• Central America (Honduras, Nicaragua)

Supported By

The Vince & Mary Kay Hunt Global Health Fund
The Hunts have dedicated their lives to the belief that people are best served when their health care systems are based on the principles and values of primary care. Learn more.