Global Health and International Emergency Medicine Fellowship

Liberia 2023

Fellowship Directors' Message

Michael Jaung, M.D., M.Sc., FACEP

We welcome your interest in the Global Health and International Emergency Medicine Fellowship in the Henry J.N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. The goal of our fellowship is to train emergency physicians to be innovative leaders in the field of global health. Based in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we provide fellows with custom training designed to hone existing clinical skills and academic interests while providing broader exposure to the diverse field of global health both at home and abroad. These include global emergency medicine development and education, tropical medicine, health policy, humanitarian response, and disaster management.

Established over ten years ago, we have had multiple fellowship graduates pursue further careers in these areas. As a graduate of this fellowship, I believe the program’s strong clinical and academic foundation prepared me for work in a wide range of global health and humanitarian initiatives, and I hope we will have the opportunity to support your growth and success. Thanks for considering our program.

Michael Jaung, M.D., M.Sc., FACEP
Fellowship Director

Global Health and International Emergency Medicine Fellowship

Advanced Specialty Training Program

The Henry J.N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine has a strong and sustained commitment to emergency medicine in Houston and around the world. We have supported the education and development of fellows, residents and students who have become leaders in the fields of emergency medicine and global health.

Admission

September 23, 2026, rolling interview dates

Fellowship candidates must be ABEM board-eligible or certified by the July 1st fellowship start date. This generally means that fellows have completed an Emergency Medicine residency in the United States or Canada. Candidates must register for the NRMP EM Fellowship Match.

Letter of intent
CV
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
Submitted through the SAEM Application Portal

See BCM 2026 Benefits Cost & Coverage.

Dr. Michael Jaung, Fellowship Director

Curriculum

The two-year fellowship curriculum is designed to provide a broad overview of international program development, curriculum design and training, humanitarian response and disaster management, and research tailored to the fellow's specific interests and goals. We also offer a one-year fellowship for qualified candidates who have already obtained a related graduate degree.

Fellows work as attending physicians approximately 20 hours per week clinically at our training sites, which may include Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

The UTHealth Houston Master of Public Health with Global Health Concentration, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine MSc Public Health by Distance Learning, or another similar Master’s degree.
Diploma in Tropical Medicine from the Baylor National School of Tropical Medicine.
A dedicated Humanitarian Emergency/Disaster Certification course, such as the ICRC Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) course.
Teaching experience with medical students, resident physicians, and other health professionals in multiple local, national, and international clinical environments, courses, and workshops.

Assistant Professor appointment with faculty development support and mentorship.
Active involvement and collaboration with professional societies, including ACEP, SAEM and IFEM.
Seed grants available for research projects.
Support for evacuation insurance, international travel, and housing at field sites.

International Opportunities

The international portfolio currently includes programs in Belize and Liberia, with additional opportunities available in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Previous and active projects:

Nationwide WHO Basic Emergency Care Rollout via Train-the-Trainer regional teams
An Integrated One-Health Response to detect and respond to emerging disease threats in high-risk regions of Central America
Opt-out HIV Screening in the Accident & Emergency Department
Sepsis Screening Pilot in the Accident & Emergency Department
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Modular Curriculum for non-specialty-trained providers
Nationwide WHO Emergency Triage Assessment & Treatment Rollout via Train-the-Trainer teams
Point of Care ultrasound training for emergency physicians and advanced practice providers
Point of Care Ultrasound Modular Curriculum for non-specialty-trained providers