GlobeMed at Duke

03/18/2019

Confident in your March Madness bracket? Want to win a $100 Duke Stores gift card? Enter at tinyurl.com/globemedmarmad, and the closest bracket wins the gift card! All profits go to GlobeMed at Duke's projects with Global Health Network Uganda.

03/04/2019

Come by for INSOMNIA COOKIES tomorrow at the BC!

This coming Monday, GlobeMed at Duke will be on the BC plaza with INSOMNIA COOKIES!!! All profits go to our partnership with Global Health Network Uganda.

02/26/2019

This coming Monday, GlobeMed at Duke will be on the BC plaza with INSOMNIA COOKIES!!! All profits go to our partnership with Global Health Network Uganda.

02/20/2019

It's World Day of Social Justice! These are some of the issues GlobeMed at Duke is hard at work opening minds for, today and everyday.

01/15/2019

We have a new GBM meeting time and place! Still Tuesdays, but at 6:30pm in Sociology-Psychology 127. See you tonight!

01/13/2019

We have a new website! Visit https://bit.ly/2D6fE7U to learn more about GlobeMed at Duke.

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11/29/2018

Our annual ugly sweater sale! Every week day at the BC, until December 7th.

11/13/2018

Our members are proud to offer a screening of the film A Closer Walk, tonight at 6pm in the Wannamaker Common Room! This is a documentary on the global perspectives of the AIDS pandemic which "explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and human rights."

See a map to Wannamaker below!

10/30/2018

Humans of GlobeMed with Carolyn Huynh!

What was the most unforgettable moment of your GROW trip to Uganda?

I can’t think of a single moment in particular, but the friendships that we made with the staff members at GHNU were definitely unforgettable. It was really cool getting to hang out with them at the guesthouse and I still keep in touch with a couple people over Facebook today!

What would you say was the greatest challenge you faced on GROW? How did you overcome it?

The greatest challenge was learning how to communicate effectively with the director/project leaders. We all had good intentions for the internship but had to find out the best way to communicate with each other in terms of delivering project updates/meeting times through trial and error.

How has your time on the GROW team changed your attitude as a member of GlobeMed? How has it influenced your future career goals?

I can relate more of our ghU discussions to experiences that I had over the summer. I’m not sure what I want to do in the future besides the fact that I want to go into health/medicine in some form. GlobeMed has inspired me to think about things on a more global scale by consciously considering ethics and equity.

What advice would you give to a freshman interested in global health work at Duke?

Join the Duke Global Health Institute page—people are constantly posting about opportunities there. Don’t be afraid to reach out to upperclassmen because you can learn a lot through listening to the experiences of others!

10/16/2018

Humans of GlobeMed featuring Caroline Petronis!

What is your favorite GlobeMed memory?

My favorite memory of GlobeMed was probably the Chick-fil-A sale because people are so happy to get the Chick-fil-A and we raised a ton of money for our partner. It was so much fun to table with my friends!

What advice do you have for a Duke freshman interested in global health?

My biggest advice for freshmen interested in global health is that there’s not one right way to learn about global health or participate in research or global health experiences. Global health is a super interdisciplinary field and you can definitely find your own unique place!

How is the community of GlobeMed? Have you met people with similar interests?

The GlobeMed community is super diverse and really cares about welcoming our members and making them feel at home. As someone with really niche interests within global health, there’s not someone who shares my interests exactly, but there are plenty of people who help me see my interests from a new perspective. I think that’s even more valuable than being in the community with people who share your exact interests.

10/02/2018

Humans of GlobeMed, featuring Cathy Chen!

As an upperclassman, how have you seen GlobeMed grow over the years?

"It’s really cool to see GlobeMed trying new things! The development of integrating information about our partner into GBM by providing articles and videos/stories from GROW has really helped with contextualizing our partner and their situation. Some new endeavors like new campaigns, People of GlobeMed, and the preGBM dinners have been successful in reaching our fundraising goal and meeting the members more frequently. I’m excited for the addition of an ghU co-chairs to improve GlobeMed’s presence on campus and in the community."

What is a favorite memory in GlobeMed?

"I vividly remember the day Judy and I came to the decision of ending our partnership with GROW. It was bittersweet to end projects but continue friendships there. My favorite memories would be the beginning of our new partnership with GHNU, from when exec made the decision of committing to GHNU to our first communication with them. I’m so looking forward to what this partnership will achieve in coming years."

What advice would you give to a freshman interested in global health at Duke?

"I love how every global health major is different because their interests are always varied. Duke has a lot of opportunities and money, so don’t be hesitant in pursuing something that you’re interested in (even if theres not some specific program that fits your needs, you can still reach out and possibly make your own!)"

How do you see your participation in GlobeMed playing a role post-grad?

"I’ve travelled a lot in my life and the influence of culture on health and mentality has really interested me. GlobeMed is a space to learn more about that. I am currently planning to be a doctor, so I hope to do some kind of global work in the future."

09/27/2018

Today marks the day of our first campaign: a fundraiser with Panda Express!

For every person who shows them this flyer, 20% of the funds go to GlobeMed to reach our fundraising goal for our projects with our partner organization: Global Health Network Uganda.