What is GlobeMed?
If you've read any page of my website before this, you've probably seen the word "GlobeMed" floating around. GlobeMed is an international public and global organization with campus chapters and has played such a large role in my personal and professional development and this page chronicles my journey in the network thus far.
GlobeMed 101 is the comprehensive website to understand all there is to know about the mission and the values.
The Beginnings of my GlobeMed journey
In late Spring, many of my future engagements were cancelled, moved online, or simply dissolved. With much uncertainty about my obligations and honestly, the state of the world, I applied to the communications and development fellow position for GlobeMed Headquarters at the recommendation of the former co-president of our chapter.
First, let me provide some background on how I found myself involved in this organization!
I was first introduced to GlobeMed by a UC alum, and close childhood friend, Akshayaa Venkatakrishnan, when I came to visit her as a high school junior.
First, let me provide some background on how I found myself involved in this organization!
I was first introduced to GlobeMed by a UC alum, and close childhood friend, Akshayaa Venkatakrishnan, when I came to visit her as a high school junior.
She introduced me to HangOverEasy, and it was truly love at first bite. (This is how I knew I belonged in Cincinnati). Apart from trying all of the nearby restaurants, she also took me to my first GlobeMed meeting where I would meet Anna Layman, the would-be co-president when I would join as a freshman.
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GlobeMed at UC
As a first year at UC, GlobeMed gave me the community I was searching for and I truly felt like I belonged. It is a community of students who genuinely care about the people and world around them. I was part of a family who inspired me to continue learning and growing in every way I chose.
Better put, this student organization is the vessel in which I have been given the inclusive and safe space to think critically to understand and carry out the ideals of social justice and equity.
For this reason, I took on an executive board position my sophomore year. That fall semester was one that I struggled greatly with, as detailed in the INT 3001 page. As I grappled with my sense of identity in respect to my academic performance, I felt overwhelmed for the smallest things and struggled to perform to my fullest in my extracurriculars too.
After winter break and a sense of a mental reset, I came back to the year with a rejuvenated sense of spirit that I carried with me for everything I did. 2 months into the semester, the pandemic happened, and I felt that everything I was working towards was falling apart.
Applying and receiving this internship was refreshing as I was able to look forward to something amidst changing circumstances.
This was my first introduction to real work in the non-profit sphere of things, and it was definitely overwhelming at times. My saving grace, mentor, and all-around incredible project manager, Miriam, supported, (sometimes carried) and guided me through the internship to ensure I was able to do the work necessary.
What exactly did I do, you ask?
Better put, this student organization is the vessel in which I have been given the inclusive and safe space to think critically to understand and carry out the ideals of social justice and equity.
For this reason, I took on an executive board position my sophomore year. That fall semester was one that I struggled greatly with, as detailed in the INT 3001 page. As I grappled with my sense of identity in respect to my academic performance, I felt overwhelmed for the smallest things and struggled to perform to my fullest in my extracurriculars too.
After winter break and a sense of a mental reset, I came back to the year with a rejuvenated sense of spirit that I carried with me for everything I did. 2 months into the semester, the pandemic happened, and I felt that everything I was working towards was falling apart.
Applying and receiving this internship was refreshing as I was able to look forward to something amidst changing circumstances.
This was my first introduction to real work in the non-profit sphere of things, and it was definitely overwhelming at times. My saving grace, mentor, and all-around incredible project manager, Miriam, supported, (sometimes carried) and guided me through the internship to ensure I was able to do the work necessary.
What exactly did I do, you ask?
The Summer Internship
As one of our first tasks, the summer fellows introduced ourselves in this blog. I absolultely loved getting to know the other fellows and working with them was a highlight of this summer.
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As a communications fellow, my main role was to work with Miriam to produce and post content for the social media accounts of GlobeMed. In addition, I was tasked with creating a biweekly newsletter in the wake of George Floyd's Murder entitled: Racial Equity is Global Health Equity. Read my issues below.
Racial Equity is Global Health Equity
Reflecting Further
Truthfully, I struggled a lot this summer. I struggled with getting my bearings in my internship role, with balancing three summer classes, and with the grappling with my position in the racial reckoning of this past summer. I missed being in my research lab, and I felt like no matter what, the work I was producing was not one of my typical standards.
In hindsight, I wish I had not taken as much on as I did. Though I've learned many skills and tested my boundaries, the most important thing has been to allow myself to rest without expectation and to be honest and frank with myself about taking on duties.
In hindsight, I wish I had not taken as much on as I did. Though I've learned many skills and tested my boundaries, the most important thing has been to allow myself to rest without expectation and to be honest and frank with myself about taking on duties.
Where GlobeMed HQ is located IRL