OSLER GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Tour to India & Pakistan

INFORMATION SESSION

Susan deRyk Joint VP Service Excellence and Public Relations

Dr. Naveed Mohammad VP Medical Affairs & Physician Lead

for Global Health

Agenda

1. Overview of Global Health Program

2. Partners and Areas of Focus

3. Tour Plan and Itinerary

4. Applying to be a Member of the Tour Team

5. Questions

Global Health Program Goals

Patient-Inspired

CareCollaborative

Equal Partnerships

Strive to Achieve

Health Equity

Strengthen

Relationship with

Community

Professional

Development &

Leadership

Opportunities

Program Approach

SERVICE

DELIVERY

TRAINING &

EDUCATION

• In collaboration with

global partners,

support local efforts

to increase access to

needed services and

build local capacity

• Exchange

knowledge and

skills between

Osler health

professionals and

health

professionals/

students abroad

• Identify and study

impact of innovative

practices and

translate research

into action to

improve service

both globally and

locally

RESEARCH &

INNOVATION

Our Partners SERVICE

DELIVERY

TRAINING &

EDUCATION

RESEARCH &

INNOVATION

ChildLife

Foundation

• Continued focus on

developing psychiatry

and emergency

medicine programs and

sharing best practices

• Continued emphasis on

educating nursing students

and instructors

• Delivery of camps with

educational, screening and

treatment

• Begin outreach / public

health aspects

• Less emphasis on the

ground on next tour

• Conducting international

continuity of care pilot

and laying foundation for

research collaborations

Focus of Tour:

• Knowledge exchange on

triage and ED flow

• Observe community

outreach clinic processes

and clean water access

Progress to Date

General

• Conducted two tours to India

• Established strong, credible relationships with

healthcare partners

• Appreciation of cultural and socioeconomic context

• Gain understanding of healthcare in India

• Leadership development and team building

Progress to Date

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH)

• Signed MOU – received national coverage

• Understanding of MH&A and Emergency Medicine

(EM) Programs

• Progress in maturing development of MH&A and EM

Programs

• Led first staff huddle and hand hygiene audit which

continue to be used

• Identified research opportunities

Progress to Date

Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha (SKSS)

• Educate nursing staff and students about mental health

assessment and treatment options through hands-on

experience

• First General Check-up Camp with emphasis on

MH&A attended by 200 patients

• First Diabetes Education & Screening Camp attended

by 305 patients; 95 glucometers provided to patients

Progress to Date

Apollo Hospitals

• Signed MOUs for Research & Continuity of Care

• Exploring research opportunities

• Initiating continuity of care pilot (Care Beyond

Borders) in fall 2016

Tour Plan

GOAL: Deliver on partners needs and Osler’s interests

through service delivery, training and education

The Tour team is tasked with:

• Deepen engagement with partners

• Meet partners where they are

• Understanding local context (healthcare delivery, challenges

and needs) to provide appropriate training and

recommendations to peers

• Identifying learning opportunities and insights that translate

to Osler’s local context

• Delivering on objectives of initiatives

Tour Itinerary

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2

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3

Delhi

Amritsar, Punjab

Ludhiana, Punjab

4 Agra, Taj Mahal

5 Karachi. Pakistan4

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Proposed Tour Itinerary

Date Location Activities

Thurs, Mar 23 In Transit - Departure from Toronto

Fri, Mar 24 In Transit - Arrive in Delhi, Fly to Amritsar

Sat, Mar 25 Amritsar Acclimatize / Visit Golden Temple

Sun, Mar 26In Transit – Drive to Ludhiana

DMCH, Ludhiana Introduction / meet with DMCH peers

Mon, Mar 27DMCH, Ludhiana Continuation of Emergency Medicine and

MH&A work

Tues, Mar 28DMCH, Ludhiana Continuation of Emergency Medicine and

MH&A work

Wed, Mar 29

DMCH, Ludhiana 9AM-12PM: Collaborative Meeting /

Exchange of ideas

SKSS, SarabhaVillage Introduction / meet with SKSS peers

Possible outreach opportunity with

village school

Proposed Tour Itinerary

Date Location Activities

Thurs, Mar 30SKSS, SarabhaVillage Provide training and education to nursing

students and instructors

Fri, Mar 31 SKSS, SarabhaVillage General Check-up and MH&A Camp

Sat, Apr 1 SKSS, SarabhaVillage Diabetes Education & Screening Camp

Sun, Apr 2In Transit – Drive to Delhi

early morning Rest Day

Mon, Apr 3 Agra Day trip to Taj Mahal

Tues, Apr 4 In Transit – Fly to Karachi Rest Day

Wed, Apr 5ChildLife, Karachi Tour of community outreach clinics and

filtered water access

Thurs, Apr 6ChildLife, Karachi Provide training and education and

exchange best practices (triage and flow)

Fri, Apr 7In Transit - Departure from

KarachArrive in Toronto on Sat, Apr 8

Tour Team Composition & Positions

• 1 Senior Leader (pre-selected)

• 1 Physician or Nurse from any department

• 1 Physician with Emergency Medicine experience

• 1 Nurse with Emergency Medicine experience

• 1 Physician with Mental Health & Addictions experience

• 1 Nurse with Mental Health & Addictions experience

• 1 Social Worker with Mental Health & Addictions experience

• 1 Tour Coordinator (open only to non-clinical staff with communications

experience)

Goal: At least 50%

of team comprised

of front-line staff

Who should apply?

Tour Members, must be:

• Able to travel to India and Pakistan from March 23rd – April 7th, 2017

(approx. 35C)

• Able to share learnings and insights obtained during the tour across the

organization and our community (via presentations or media interviews)

• Able to fulfill role of Global Health Ambassador, championing global health

and health equity at Osler

• Able to adapt to new cultures and environments

• Have experience in the area of expertise and demonstrated achievements

• Sponsored by a member of Osler’s leadership team

• In good standing with governing college and Osler

• Comfortable using online communication technologies (e-mail, Skype and

web chat) and participating in video blogs

• Eligible for Visa requirements in India and Pakistan

Experience from Previous Tour Team Member

Ability to start

working in new

environment

with sharp

learning curve

Embodies the

values and

culture of

Osler

Demonstrated

leadership at

Osler and/or

within

profession

Passionate about

sharing

knowledge and

open to learning

Who should apply?

Application process

Oct 11th – 28th

• Interested participants complete application form and

submit to Osler’s Global Health Selection Committee

• Submission includes: application form (Word doc),

resume, sponsor endorsement letter

1Submission of

application form

(via email)

2

Review of

applicants

Oct 31st – Nov 21st

• Evaluation of all applicants based on set criteria by

selection committee comprised of Global Health

Steering Committee Members and previous tour team

members3

Notify successful

candidates

Week of Nov 28th

• Top two candidates per role will be interviewed

Dec 5th

• Successful candidates notified

4

Prepare for

Tour

Dec 12th – Mar 22nd

• Complete visa applications

• All successful candidates complete briefing and meetings

with partners prior to trip

Financing & Time Away From Work

All costs are covered (e.g. flight, ground transportation,

accommodation, food, and Visa, covered) with exception of

personal purchases; all existing Osler policies apply

Coverage for time away from work:

Staff:

• All attempts to ensure no loss of regular pay

Physicians:

• Unpaid time off (e.g. mini-sabbatical)

• Investigate CME credits for physicians

Application Instructions & Supporting Materials

Individuals interested in applying should submit their application package by

October 28, 2016 via email to Gurpreet.Rosales@williamoslerhs.ca

Components of the application package:

1. Application Form – download and complete the application form

from Oslernet on Oct 11th http://intranet/body.cfm?id=1695

2. Professional Resume – submit a copy of your recent resume

3. Letter/email of support from Osler Sponsor - Engage a leader

within your area that will support your application. The letter/email of

support does not need to be long though should include how the

candidate is a team player and supports organizational priorities.

4. Any additional materials – submit additional materials to help

showcase your qualifications

QUESTIONS?

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