Informed of global health disparities and compelled by altruism and an ethic of social justice, most health professional trainees today enter their training programs with a desire to be involved in global health and provide compassionate care for the medically underserved. While they most desire experiences (e.g., caring for the underserved in their own community and travelling to resource limited settings in low income countries – LIC), preparation is required for them to help, heal and avoid harm.