Working in the field of global health is incredibly rewarding. Health professionals are fortunate to have a skill that they can bring anywhere in the world with them.
Having a solid understanding of the key issues that impact international communities, especially resource limited areas of the globa, is pertinent to become an effective healthcare practitioner working in an international setting.
Learners will walk away from this course with a solid understanding of the core concepts of Global Health in the 21st century and feel prepared to help make a difference in the communities that need it the most.
This course was created by faculty who have decades of experience in the global health setting. The modules in this course are carefully designed to provide the most relevant and applicable information related to global medicine.
The goal is for health professionals to have a solid understanding of the key challenges in Global Health and be able to identify and strategize ways to implement effective and sustainable global health interventions in the future.
History of Global Health
Defining Global Health
The Role of Global Health in Medicine
The Global Burden of Disease
Global Health Disparities
Understanding Determinants of Health
The Millenium & Sustainable Development Goals
Future of Global Health
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Introduction
Malaria
HIV
COVID
Hypertension
Vision & Eye Health
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
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History of Humanitarian Medicine
Considerations for Humanitarian Medicine
Tips for Medical Volunteering Abroad
Why Maternal Health Matters - by Dr. Rasori
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