As residents from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell's Staten Island University Hospital, we have been selected for an international clinical rotation in Georgetown, Guyana. This rotation, scheduled from February 3rd to February 28th, 2025, will be hosted by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Our activities will focus on Internal Medicine, aligning with Northwell Health's five-year Memorandum of Understanding with GPHC, the Guyana Ministry of Health, and the University of Guyana. This collaboration aims to foster clinical skills and cross-cultural medical exchanges.
This rotation serves the patients at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), encompassing a broad demographic with diverse medical needs in Georgetown, Guyana.
We chose the population at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for its diverse medical needs and educational value. GPHC serves a wide demographic in Guyana, offering unique exposure to a range of health challenges not commonly seen in more developed healthcare settings. This rotation aligns with our educational goals and supports Northwell Health's partnership objectives, enhancing our clinical skills and cultural competence.
This rotation is expected to significantly enhance our clinical competencies in Internal Medicine through hands-on medical practice in a global health context. It will provide us with invaluable exposure to a range of medical conditions and patient interactions not typically encountered in our current training environment. Additionally, this experience will contribute to the ongoing partnership between Northwell Health and GPHC, facilitating mutual learning and knowledge exchange with the local medical staff and improving patient care practices.
During my global health rotation at Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana, I worked alongside local physicians, overseeing one of the internal medicine teams. I helped manage complex inpatient cases in a resource-limited setting, guided junior trainees, and contributed to improving clinical decision-making through bedside teaching. This experience allowed me to support both patient care and medical education, directly impacting underserved populations and strengthening the capacity of the local healthcare system.
