WUSTL staff encouraged to apply for weeklong study-abroad program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Global Diversity Overseas Seminar program. The GDOS program is a staff-development opportunity involving seminar meetings, group discussions and assigned readings culminating in a week-long trip to a country that hosts one of Washington University in St. Louis’ study-abroad programs. Upon return to campus, GDOS participants lead outreach efforts to share what they’ve learned with the WUSTL community. This year’s destination is Ghana. The application deadline is Jan. 8; winners will be announced Jan. 21.
Anesthesiology launches collaboration with hospital in Ghana
The Department of Anesthesiology has established a partnership with a hospital in Ghana to help improve medical care in that African nation while providing training opportunities for residents and fellows. Pictured is Ellen Lockhart, MD, of the School of Medicine, alongside Divine Kwami, MD, a faculty member at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana.
Insights From Ghana: Day 1
This week, Chancellor Wrighton travels to Ghana to meet with officials from the University of Ghana and sign official papers making the university the 28th partner – and the first in Africa — in the McDonnell International Scholars Academy.