Fellows will apply their global leadership and research skills towards building innovative solutions to critical challenges global communities in-need are facing
Learn to transform ideas into actionable plans. Prototyping builds critical problem-solving skills and showcases your ability to innovate—essential for tackling complex challenges and standing out in global healthcare careers.
Gain practical experience in validating solutions with real-world feedback. This skill emphasizes adaptability, empathy, and collaboration—qualities that employers and graduate programs value for creating impactful, user-centered innovations.
Master the art of presenting ideas with clarity and influence. Strong storytelling and advocacy skills demonstrate leadership and make your contributions memorable—key to advancing in healthcare and beyond.
Learn user-centered design frameworks to analyze existing solutions and develop innovative prototypes. Fellows will submit a detailed, visually-drawn prototype addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Refine your prototype through community surveys and field research. Fellows will complete a report summarizing user testing and market research findings to improve usability and scalability.
Synthesize your innovation research, prototype, and feedback into a professional thesis presentation. Fellows will submit a presentation showcasing their solution and advocacy skills for peer review and recognition.
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 feedback phase, Fellows can opt to 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
We’ve designed the Fellowship to fit seamlessly with a full undergraduate courseload, ensuring it’s manageable for busy students. The time commitment for the program is 1-2 hours per week.
University-based fellowships are funded by your tuition, and similarly, our program fees support the costs of delivering a high-quality, hands-on Fellowship experience. The difference? Our Fellowship program offers the same impactful opportunities at a fraction of the cost compared to university tuition.
Yes, to go on the optional site visit to conduct field research, Fellows will be required to raise funds to travel internationally. Once Fellows are enrolled into the program there will be further information sessions to learn about this exciting program.
The Global Impact Fellowship program may be new to some University Chapters, but a variation of it was previously implemented through our partner, Global Medical Brigades®, at over 200 universities. The Global Impact Fellowship is an evolution of that program, now featuring a dedicated Chapter to provide students with a more focused and impactful journey.
No, travel is not required. However, all Fellows will have the option to complete a site visit to their assigned projects region in the second year of their Fellowship. This is an optional program feature.
CGHS is accredited by Array Global, the parent organization that partners for co-accreditation with WASC (Western Accrediting Commission for Schools) and MSA-CCS (Middle States Association – Commission for Colleges and Schools), both listed on the DAPIP (Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs)
Nominated students are those on a health-related track or those who have shown a strong commitment to academic success. Our focus is on making a tangible impact in global communities in need, and we seek students who are ready to dedicate themselves to doing the work required to drive meaningful change.
Program fees directly support creating a remarkable, hands-on educational experience. This includes the planning and resources needed to deliver real-world healthcare projects, personalized mentorship, and leadership training. Fees also help fund on-campus events and activities, ensuring you gain valuable skills and connections throughout the program.
The program is designed with financial inclusivity in mind, priced at just $199— a fraction of traditional tuition—while offering an enriching, hands-on experience outside the classroom. Although we don’t offer traditional financial aid, students can start with a low monthly payment of $29, with the flexibility to cancel at any time, allowing them to explore the program and decide if it’s the right fit.
Any individual may apply to complete the Global Impact Fellowship. Students who have received an invitation are permitted to enroll without an application. Students who are admitted without an on-campus chapter will complete their program as a member of the Global Chapter which has it’s own live events & networking.
We do not offer traditional financial aid or scholarships, but we’ve designed our program fees to be financially inclusive and as low as possible. Our all-inclusive monthly fees are a small fraction of typical tuition costs, ensuring accessibility while providing exceptional value for hands-on, real-world healthcare experience.
Show graduate schools and employers your commitment to global health by completing research to innovate solutions supporting communities-in need
After the first year is completed, Fellows will will earn a Certificate for in Global Healthcare and a Google ® Certification for Project Management
A recommendation letter will be provided from qualified executives, medical professionals, or a University advisor
After submitting a final these in year 2, Fellows will receive Honors Fellow designation
Fellows have the option to complete an accredited version of the program to earn credits (4.0) for each year of the program they complete
Fellows immediately join a collaborative & global community, including local events, a national networking conference, and career planning tools
A consortium of University-based student chapters focused on building tomorrow’s healthcare leaders by supporting today’s communities in-need.
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