Global Health Experiences/Certificate
Global Health Programs OfficeB405 Richards
• Neal Nathanson, MDAssociate Dean
• Nancy Biller, MPHAdministrative Director
• Valerie SicaAdministrative Coordinator
• Dustin UttAdministrative Coordinator
Global Health Programs Website
http://www.med.upenn.edu/globalhealth/
Global Health Certificate Requirements
• PUBH 519: Issues in Global HealthFall Semester – Tuesdays 5-7 pm + -- starts 9/11/12
• Global Health Experiences• 2 (MS1* + MS3/4)• Each a minimum of 4 weeks in duration
• Scholarly Pursuit
*MS1 experience can be Bridging the Gaps
PUBH 519 Issues in Global Health
• STATE OF THE PLANET: POPULATION, RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT• Demography – Food – Water
• DETERMINANTS OF GLOBAL HEALTH• Disease Burden – Resources – Social Issues – Healthcare
• ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES• Human rights – Bioethics
• INTERVENTION STRATEGIES• Aid – Evaluation – Best Practices
• SELECTED CHALLENGES• Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
Planning an Experience
• Planning • Chronological Checklist
• Opportunities (by region) • International and US-based• Penn-designed vs. Student-designed• Student Reports
• Funding• GHP funding vs. outside competition
Return to Penn
• Evaluation form for Registrar
• Report/Questionnaire/Photos for GHP
• Travel Advance Reconciliation
Questions?• Review GHP Website first:
http://www.med.upenn.edu/globalhealth/
• Advice needed that can’t be found on GHP website: send detailed email to [email protected]• Email responses• Meetings scheduled
Email Coming
Look for email inviting you to register for PUBH519 and directing you to our website