title: Role of students in global health delivery.
abstract: What role do students have in global health activities? On one hand, students have much to offer, including innovative ideas, fresh knowledge and perspective, and inspiring energy. At the same time, students lack technical credentials and may drain resources from host communities. Here, we examine the dynamic, contemporary roles of students in global health activities, including health delivery. We focus on 3 themes that guide engagement: (1) fostering an enabling policy environment (eg, toward greater health equity); (2) understanding and working within the local context and governments' needs; and (3) leading bidirectional partnerships. We next study the implications of short-term exposure and long-term engagement programs. We conclude with 4 recommendations on how to better equip students to engage in the next frontier of global health education and future action.
authors: Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
authors: Thomas H
authors: TH
authors: Finch
authors: Sae-Rom
authors: SR
authors: Chae
authors: Maryam N
authors: MN
authors: Shafaee
authors: Karen R
authors: KR
authors: Siegel
authors: Mohammed K
authors: MK
authors: Ali
authors: Rachelle
authors: R
authors: Tomei
authors: Rajesh
authors: R
authors: Panjabi
authors: Sandeep P
authors: SP
authors: Kishore
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