A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO GLOBAL HEALTH
The goal of this selective is to gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of global health issues. Gaining insight into the complex interplay of biological, social, cultural, environmental, economic, and political factors will prepare medical students to become better aware of these issues as they pursue their medical education. Examining global health issues from a multidisciplinary perspective will give students a unique insight into the most pressing issues in medicine and public health. Leaders from different disciplines will speak to students about specific issues such as reproductive health, food and nutrition, health and human rights, migrant health, HIV/AIDS, emerging infectious diseases, and policy strategies to help address global health challenges. At the end of the selective, students will apply this knowledge by working in teams to solve real issues proposed by the executive director of the Global Health and Education Initiative, Dr. Diana Rickard.
Student Requirements: A minimum attendance of 7 out of 10 lunch-time lectures, and participation and attendance in the final project presentations. There is one required lecture, on the final project. Lectures can also be supplemented by attendance at a Global Health Journal Club.
Course objectives
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand theď€ multidisciplinary nature of global health issues
- Formulate ideas to address global health challenges
- Assume leadership roles in addressing global health issues as medical students and future physicians
- Understand the concerns and needs of medically underserved populations
- Recognize the challenges in conducting research in a resource-limited environment
- Critically evaluate literature pertaining to global health research
- Examine health and disease from a cross-cultural perspective
Course Coordinators: Lydia Lo, Christopher Redgate, and Sarah Gustafson
Teaching Methods: Discussions, Lectures & an Interactive Project
Enrollment: Maximum of 25 students, minimum of 5 students
Sponsoring College: Primary Care College
Schedule: Lunchtime talks will start in September 2011 and run through December 2011
Location: CHS lecture halls