Thomas J. Cummings, MD, professor of Pathology and Ophthalmology and director of Duke Pathology's Residency Program, is delighted to announce a new Global Health Pathway opportunity for Duke Pathology residents and fellows at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania. The program is offered in collaboration with the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health and the Duke Global Health Institute.
Participants will engage in a curriculum focused on the foundations of global health, health equity, and pathology practice in resource-limited settings. The experience is designed to broaden trainees' understanding of healthcare delivery across diverse clinical environments while fostering international collaboration and professional development.
As part of the initiative, trainees may participate in clinical and educational activities at KCMC through Duke's established global health programs. Residents can learn more about the global health rotation for residents here and view application instructions and eligibility requirements on the Global Health Pathway Website
Residents and fellows with an interest in global health are also encouraged to apply for the American Society for Clinical Pathology's (ASCP) Global Health Trainee Fellowship, which supports pathology trainees pursuing international health experiences.
To help establish the new pathway, Cummings traveled to Tanzania the week of August 31, 2026, to finalize program logistics. During his visit, he toured the KCMC campus and Department of Pathology, met with institutional leadership, and participated in educational sessions with KCMC pathology residents. His activities included case-based discussions and didactic lectures in ophthalmic pathology and neuropathology, further strengthening the partnership between Duke Pathology and KCMC.