Welcome! The Center for International Family Medicine at Brown University (Alpert Medical School)
has a long history of involvement in direct service, education, research, and advocacy around the globe. Click on the links below to find out more about each of our exciting initiatives.
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There is irrefutable evidence regarding the importance of primary care in improving the health status of populations and countries, whether in the developing or developed world. Areas and countries with more primary care physicians have better health for their populations, even after controlling for demographic differences. To succeed in reducing the burden of suffering in the world, we must expand our focus to general health and prevention, nutrition, education, and community building.
Participation in international health electives and projects allow physicians and trainees to acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will expand their horizon and be useful in their futures - while helping individuals, families, and communities in need. Please join us in one of our many active projects - whether in direct service, education, research, or advocacy.
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Center for International Family Medicine
