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PUGH Scholars 2021 copyL to R: Abby Davidson, David Taylor, Beth Vaughn, Kelsey Thetford, Amelia Schuyler and Kalli VincentThe Pediatric Underserved and Global Health Scholars (PUGHS) Program is a unique opportunity for pediatric residents to gain experience and focused education in global health during the three years of residency training. We are excited to announce our inaugural group of PUGH Scholars.

PGY-1 Residents
Abby Davidson
David Taylor
Beth Vaughn
 
PGY-2 Resident
Kelsey Thetford
 
PGY-3  Residents
Amelia Schuyler
Kalli Vincent

The PUGH Scholars Program provides residents with a passion for practicing medicine in underserved communities to reduce healthcare disparities and a desire to experience global health both here in the U.S. and abroad the opportunity to gain an understanding of the general principles related to health in developing countries and providing culturally sensitive and competent care in a limited resource setting. 

Congratulations to the inaugural scholars!