The Clinical Global Scholars Program is the first of its kind to formally pair experienced U.S.-based nurses and advanced practice providers with global nursing counterparts to co-lead context-specific, sustainable quality improvement (QI) projects. In 2025, the Global Scholars Program fostered partnerships between nurses and advanced practice providers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Through these enriching experiences, participants discovered their potential as clinical leaders, strengthened their voice and confidence, and built lasting global connections.
Critical Care Medicine
Agnes Kisotu and Amada Apacible focused on reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia rates in the Medical ICU by strengthening prevention practices, improving care bundles, and enhancing team adherence to evidence-based protocols to elevate patient safety and quality of care.
Emergency Care
Erin Carrera and Carolyne Koech advanced efforts to reduce pediatric deaths related to shock by partnering closely with referring hospitals, strengthening early recognition and timely intervention to improve outcomes for critically ill children across connected care systems.
HIV/AIDS Care
Dianne Georgetti and Monica Limo explored strategies to enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy by identifying barriers, strengthening patient and provider education, and promoting supportive clinical practices that empower care teams to sustain consistent, effective HIV prevention and treatment.
Neurocritical Care
Michelle Mullin and Catherine Waswa improved outcomes for adults with severe traumatic brain injuries by standardizing evidence-based practices and enhancing nurse-led protocols for more timely neurocritical care.
Oncology
Anne Muigai and Emily Tatel explored pathways to support oncology patients in recognizing early signs and symptoms of neutropenia, empowering them to seek timely care and prevent complications through awareness and targeted education.
Palliative Care
Rebecca Kavuru and Natasha Curry explored inconsistencies in referrals to palliative care and identified strategies to streamline access, aiming to ensure that patients receive timely, equitable supportive services aligned with their needs effectively.
Pediatric Critical Care
Recognizing the urgent need to understand and address preventable deaths in pediatric critical care, Erin Brenner, Peter Mbeya, and Claire Lagat examined the underlying factors that place critically ill children at increased risk.
Nursing Leadership
David Alfon and Carolyn Sang developed a communication framework for senior leadership within the directorate, strengthening clarity, alignment, and timely information-sharing to improve coordinated decision-making, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support more seamless collaboration.