Dr. Franz E. and Elizabeth Glasauer Externship Fund

The Glasauer Externship Fund is a clinically-based program fund donated by Franz E. Glasauer, MD, and Elizabeth Glasauer.

The fund facilitates overseas experiences for medical students and residents by giving them opportunities to provide direct patient care through experiences such as fourth year global health electives or research efforts that benefit international health care markets—particularly in developing countries or international medically underserved regions.

Consideration will also be made for students who choose clinical experiences that serve refugee populations in Western New York.

A maximum of $3,500 will be granted to students traveling to Africa, Asia, or South Pacific. A maximum of $1,500 will be granted to students traveling to Latin America or the Caribbean.

All medical students who have completed their first year of medical school, who are in good standing—and who are interested in and plan to care for refugees and/or underserved international communities—are eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to individuals who:

• choose an experience abroad that lasts at least four weeks
• have demonstrated an interest in global health issues through activities both during and before medical school
• can articulate their passion for learning more about this field and explain how it may impact their career path

The selected students must:

• prepare a summary report of the experience
• possible presentation of their experience to the donors  

Students interested in applying for the Glasauer Global Health Externship should meet with David Holmes, MD, to discuss their trip (please email dholmes@buffalo.edu) and submit the following information to Office of Medical Education via UBBox link below:

1. Student name
2. Description of the experience that you would like to use the funds toward
3. Organization that you plan to partner with for this global health trip
4. Length of the trip and trip dates
5. Location of the global health trip
6. US State Department Travel Advisory Level (search for the country you plan to go to and “US State Department Travel Advisory”)
7. Where specifically will you be staying during the global health trip? What are the accommodations?
8. Have you discussed this proposed trip with Dr. Holmes and received his approval to participate in this experience?
9. Will you be using vacation time or elective time for this trip?
   1. If elective time, have you reviewed the expectations for FMD 890-G (see below) and registered for it?  
10. What is your proposed budget for this trip? Outline how the funds will be spent if selected
11. Write a personal statement (approx. 500 words) that addresses:
    1. your interest in global health
    2. any prior experience with refugees or other underserved populations
    3. information on why you have chosen this summer particular global health experience
    4. what you hope to gain from participating in this program
    5. what your future career plans are and how this global health experience might affect your future plans
12. Attach your current CV

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but deadlines for submitting the application are the following:

• May 1–for summer trips 
• July 1–for fall trips 
• Nov. 1–for winter/spring trips 

Submit all materials to UBbox and email Dr. Holmes, Dr. Bordonaro and Julie Szrama after doing so

The Glasauer Committee will review your application and let you know if you are accepted to receive the funding. Priority for funding will be given to residents and medical students who do clinical work, public health service, or research in low-income countries for four or more weeks. 

If selected, this scholarship will be provided to you on a reimbursement basis. You will need to pay for the airfare, etc. and then submit your receipts for reimbursement after you return from your trip.

If you have questions about the Glasauer Externship, please contact: