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Philip Cotton shares the story of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, an institution intentionally designed to drive social transformation and health equity. Built in one of the most remote parts of the country, UGHE offers tuition-free education to students — 70% of whom are women — and deeply integrates community engagement into its pedagogy. Cotton describes how UGHE measures success through impact: increased local incomes, gender parity, and graduate service to underserved areas. The model is not just about teaching medicine — it’s about building a shared life of purpose, compassion, and community.