Our Model

1

partner

with incredible global health sites in the US and internationally. Identify domestic and international sites with high need and commitment to serve underserved.

Women in saris discuss

2

select & pair

Through a rigorous application process, select and pair US trained health professionals with front line clinicians working in low resource communities in the United States and internationally.

3

train & transform

Immersive, experiential training and mentorship over two years in person and remotely.  Fellows receive an online master’s degree through a partner institution and are regularly mentored by the HEAL faculty at UCSF and our partner sites. This allows them to grow from front line clinician to global health leaders.

Health workers watch presentation
HEAL fellows sit in a circle in the redwoods

4

build a community

We make the road by walking it. Anchored in values of health equity, we are a community of 15 incredible partner sites, over 100 fellows and alumni all practicing the deep solidarity to stand with marginalized populations.