Fellowship Site Visit

For Year 2 Fellows Only

A transformational opportunity to travel to Fellowship project sites, gaining real global perspective while completing user testing and field prototyping

What is the Site Visit

The Fellowship Site Visit allows Fellows to bring their Innovation Projects to life within the communities they aim to serve. Starting with meetings with local officials and healthcare leaders, Fellows gain a global perspective, ensuring their solutions align with community needs. This immersion offers valuable insights to refine their approach before field testing.

In the second phase, Fellows travel to the project communities for on-the-ground user testing, feedback, and prototyping alongside community members. This hands-on experience enables Fellows to refine their innovations based on real user insights, building both effective solutions and strong community connections. The site visit culminates in refined prototypes and a deeper understanding of global healthcare challenges

Projects with Site Visits

Ghana

Identify a solution and develop a streamlined process for conducting basic blood labs (CBC, BMP, LFT, lipids, glucose) in mobile clinics

Honduras

Design a system to deliver a low-cost telemedicine platform for remote communities of Honduras.

Panama

Design a portable water filtration system that can be used in a rural household to provide clean drinking water

Belize

Develop a plan to expand the footprint of a nonprofit Medical & Dental Clinic NGO

What happens on the site visit?

The Fellowship Site Visit enables Fellows to bring their projects into real communities, starting with consultations with local officials to ensure alignment with community needs. Fellows then conduct hands-on user testing and prototyping with community members, refining their solutions based on direct feedback

Ghana Site Visit Sample Itinerary

FAQ

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When can I go on a site visit?

To complete a site visit you must be a CGHS Fellow that is in good standing. The site visits occurs in the second year of each Fellowship project.

Tell me about safety while traveling

The safety of the volunteers is our number one priority and is the single most important consideration when entering a community or choosing a project. Each country that we serve has implemented safety protocols and policies to decrease any risk of danger and to ensure that any emergency can be properly handled in a prompt and professional manner.

How much does it cost?

Site visit costs range from $2,500 to $3,500, depending on the region. This range includes all program fees and travel expenses. projects to assist your site visit tuition.

If you choose to participate, your local chapter will involve you in various fundraising projects to help cover the site visit tuition.

Do I have to be a Fellow to attend the site visit?

Only CGHS Fellows may attend the site visits.

Do I need to be an undergraduate student to attend a site visit?

No, you do not need to be enrolled in an undergraduate program to complete a site visit. However, you must be a Fellow in good standing with one of our on-campus Chapters or the Global Chapter.

How do I get more information about the site visit for my project?

During the opening semester of your Fellowship program you will be able to attend the information sessions and will be provided an enrollment window to opt into the program.

Will there be training for the site visit?

Yes! Once you have opted into the site visit program you will have additional training and workshops that will range from cultural assimilation, fundraising, to language preparation. The bulk of these training programs will occur in the summer before year 2 of your Fellowship program.

How is this different from Global Medical Brigades®?

Global Medical Brigades® is a partner of the CGHS. In fact, our program utilizes their travel, hosting, and clinical infrastructure. That said, the scope of the site visit is focused on your specific Fellowship project. For those who aren’t completing a Fellowship program we highly recommend looking into a Global Medical Brigade® program.