Better Together

Author: The UIC Center for Global Health

BETTER TOGETHER is a podcast for global health change-makers. The struggles we face are bigger than any one person, but we can each take a step to make a difference. BETTER TOGETHER is a podcast where aspiring global health practitioners can learn from engaged, globally-focused health care professionals who are doing their part to improve health for all. The BETTER TOGETHER podcast team is a group of globally-minded medical students, residents, and faculty joined together by our mission of health equity for everyone.
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Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine

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Episode 14: Best Practices in Short Term Global Health Experiences
Episode 14
Wednesday, 27 August, 2025

Short term global health experiences for students, trainees, and even licensed health providers have often been plagued by ethical concerns, lack of sustainability, and harmful unintended consequences. Dr. Jessica Evert, a family medicine physician and Global Medical Director of Child Family Health International, joins Better Together to discuss best practices in ethical and sustainable global health experiences. Listen to hear about participation as a learner vs a service provider, taking an assets-based approach, fairtrade learning, and so much more!