Visiting Scholars
The Global Health Institute welcomes students, researchers, fellows, and faculty from institutions around the world to engage in collaborative learning, research, and training experiences at the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health.
Visiting scholars join our community through a variety of pathways shaped by their academic and professional goals, faculty collaborations, and GHI's global partnerships. Experiences may range from short-term research and practicum placements to postdoctoral training, faculty research collaborations, and sabbaticals.
While each scholar's experience is unique, these opportunities share a common goal: connecting people and institutions across borders to exchange knowledge, strengthen research and training, and build lasting global health collaborations.
Research & Practicum Experiences
Students from partner institutions may complete practicums, research placements, or other applied experiences under the mentorship of UArizona faculty.
Postdoctoral & Fellowship Training
Pre- and postdoctoral fellows may join UArizona faculty and research teams for mentored research and professional development.
Faculty & Research Collaborations
Faculty and researchers from partner institutions may spend time at the College advancing joint research, publications, training, or other collaborative initiatives.
Sabbaticals & Extended Academic Visits
Faculty may undertake longer-term scholarly experiences focused on research, teaching, professional development, and institutional collaboration.
Visiting Scholar Spotlight
Meet a few of the students, researchers, fellows, and faculty who have joined our global health community.
Dr. Magaly Blas, MD, MPH, PhD
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru | Faculty Research Collaboration
Dr. Blas collaborated with University of Arizona faculty and students to expand the scope of Mamás del Río (Mothers of the River), an initiative focused on improving maternal and child health in Indigenous communities in the Peruvian and Colombian Amazon. Her collaboration explored areas including adolescent pregnancy, community empowerment, and environmental health.
Christian H. Guerrero
Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico | Doctoral Research & Practicum Experience
Christian joined the University of Arizona as a visiting scholar while completing his PhD in Public Health Sciences at the Universidad de Guadalajara. During his experience, he advanced research examining food security and breastfeeding practices among Mexican women while also completing a practicum focused on Botiquín Fronterizo, with mentorship from UArizona faculty.
Mukilan Shanthi Chidambarathanu
University of Limerick, Ireland | Graduate Practical Placement
Mukilan joined the University of Arizona as a visiting scholar through a practical placement with the Tucson Fire Department. Working alongside UArizona and Tucson Fire Department mentors, he contributed to the TFD Alcohol Awareness & Wellness Initiative, focused on evidence-based approaches to reducing alcohol misuse and supporting the well-being of firefighters.