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Global EM

Global Emergency Medicine

Stanford Emergency Medicine International (SEMI) leads multi-year initiatives and long-standing partnerships in Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Rwanda, and Uganda, and is also engaged in underserved communities across the United States.

SEMI works in close collaboration with in-country organizations to build local capacity and support sustainable change. We partner with governments, universities, nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community-based groups to design and implement innovative programs. 

Stanford Global Emergency Medicine (SEMI), founded in 2000, advances health equity by strengthening emergency care systems through education, research, and long-term partnership. 

SEMI collaborations are grounded in shared values, mutual commitment to defined challenges, and a focus on long-term impact.

Global EM Fellowship

Our two-year Global EM fellowship offers opportunities to collaborate with community partners around the globe to strengthen systems, develop education and training programs, and conduct impactful research.

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Our Work

Led by Matthew Strehlow, MD and Peter Acker, MD

EMS in India

SEMI's multi-decade collaboration advances emergency medical services in India, focusing on developing cutting-edge training programs, improving prehospital care protocols, and conducting research into emergency medical systems.

In collaboration with GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI).

Led by Joseph Becker, MD

Clerkship Training in Rwanda

We are developing an emergency medicine clerkship program for medical students, addressing the country’s evolving healthcare needs and fostering interest in emergency medicine careers.

In collaboration with the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE).

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Led by Benjamin Lindquist, MD

EMS Training in Kenya

SEMI physicians partner with a private EMS system in Kenya to develop and implement a train-the-trainer education program for pre-hospital providers.

In collaboration with Rescue.co

Led by Christine Ngaruiya, MD

Non-communicable Diseases in LMICs

SEMI faculty work to understand the prevalence and burden of non-communicable diseases in low- to middle-income countries, with the development of evidence-based interventions using implementation science approaches.

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Led by Michelle Feltes, MD

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Curriculum in Rwanda

SEMI faculty are partnering with Rwandan EM faculty to develop a hybrid curriculum to improve the Rwandan residents’ POCUS skills and implement a quality assurance program.

In collaboration with the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali

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Led by Brian Rice, MD

Medevac Utilization in Rural Alaska

We are using machine learning to analyze medevac utilization in remote areas of Alaska where air transport is the lifeline for emergencies. 

In collaboration with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.

Led by Jennifer Newberry, MD

Mental Health in San Jose

We are leading a bilingual team in a multi-year collaboration with community partners to assess and address mental health usage patterns in the East San José Latinx community.

In collaboration with the Community Partners and Promotores from East San José, California.

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Led by Peter Acker, MD

Improving Care for Mothers Around the Globe

In a global effort to increase access to quality emergency care for mothers and newborns, Peter Acker, MD an associate professor of emergency medicine is helping to improve emergency referrals.

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Faculty

Director

Associate Director

Why They Lead

Learn more about Dr. Ngaruiya and Dr. Acker and how their experiences shaped their vision for global health.

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Fellowship Director