Integrating social medicine into international curricula: A case study across Uganda and Haiti

Abstract

paid at a higher specialist-level salary. Salaries and housing costs for physician trainees are now paid for by the Government of Lesotho. The Government of Lesotho also pays the salaries and housing costs for two physician specialist educators. Outcomes & Evaluation: The Boston University School of Medicine certifies that graduates successfully complete the program as outlined in the detailed curriculum documents approved by the CHE. To date, 2 physicians have graduated from the FMSTP and are the first Lesotho-trained specialists in the country. Going Forward: Our program has seven students who are enrolled and ready to begin training in January 2015. We are also working with the Ministry of Health to expand our program to include additional hospitals in Lesotho’s southern districts. Funding: Funding has been received from the Kellogg Foundation, PEPFAR, and the Global Fund. Abstract #: 01ETC059