The BRIGHT (Brown Residency International Global Health Training) Pathway is a longitudinal program designed to create and support a multidisciplinary community of residents and fellows who are interested in making global health part of their career. The BRIGHT Pathway consists of meetings with guest speakers Residents and fellows in the program are required to complete a scholarly activity and presentation prior to graduation. For those residents and fellows fulfilling these requirements, they will be granted a Global Health Certificate at graduation.

Starting with the 2026-2028 cohort, BRIGHT scholars are required to complete Health Equity Training, a self-paced certificate program. BRIGHT residents and fellows will participate in the Paul J. Galkin Global Health Grand Rounds (hybrid and recorded) series during the academic year.

Trainees are expected to complete and present a scholarly global health project before graduation. We recommend residents join during the last two years of their residency program. Participants are also required to participate in 3 BRIGHT/CGHE events per year over the course of the pathway (2 years minimum; flexible). No prior global health experience is necessary to apply.

The 2026 - 2028 BRIGHT Pathway Application Cycle is now closed. Check back in July 2027.

1. Applications are sent out towards the end of the academic year through the respective residency and fellow programs for the next academic year. Applicants in good standing are encouraged to follow the directions on the application and return it by the deadline. Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact the BRIGHT resident or faculty directors who can assist you with any logistical issues you may encounter.
2. Applications should include a letter of good standing from your program director, along with responses to the following prompts embedded in the application form:
   • Briefly describe what skills you would bring to the program (i.e. prior experiences working with different cultures or underserved populations, language skills.)
   • Do you have specific global health research interests or countries where you hope to work during your BRIGHT training?
   • How will the BRIGHT program help you accomplish your career goals?
3. Given that BRIGHT trainees have 2 years (flexible) to complete the pathway and scholarly project, once selected, trainees are strongly encouraged to start envisioning what their project may be and identify potential project mentors prior to the application for the program. They may contact their mentors to discuss their ideas prior to completing the application.

Questions? Contact megan_feragne@brown.edu.

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All scholars choose a scholarly project in an area of their interest. These can be research projects, clinical program development activities, or clinical reviews. Collaborative projects between scholars are also allowed and encouraged. The goal of the scholarly project is to provide an opportunity for scholars to deepen their knowledge of a specific area of global health. These projects can provide the seeds for future work that will continue after residency. Scholars select a mentor based on their interest area. The role of the scholar’s mentor is to assist with and review their project development as well as give additional advice where possible to help guide the scholar in the development of their global health interests.