Diana Geisser MS1 2008 Fundacion ECO Argentina WeavingKara Tabor-Furmark MS4 2012 U of Buenos Aires Hospital Assignment ArgentinaHayley Goldbach MS1 2011 BUP BotswanaAnita Lyons MS3 2011 Doctors of the World El Salvador Plastic Recycling Project Haiti Thiotte 2005 Larson
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PUBH519: Issues in Global Health / Fall 2013Course

This course presents an overview of issues in global health from the viewpoint of many different disciplines, with emphasis on economically less developed countries. Themes include the state of the planet, including population, resources, and environment; determinants of global health, ethical perspectives, challenges in communicable and non-communicable disease, and intervention strategies.istorical perspectives on population health, health disparities, health policy issues and the effectiveness of interventions for enhancing the health of populations. Lectures are Tuesday evenings from 5 to 7 pm. Breakout sections are 5 to 6 pm either Wednesday or Thursday or 7 pm on Tuesdays. Click here for more information.

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About Global Health Programs

Global Health Programs coordinates global activities of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and supports the international aspects of our research, educational, and service programs. Our activities include: (i) placement of Penn medical students in global health experiences and hosting of international medical students at Penn; (ii) recruitment of postdoctoral fellows who come from international institutions; (iii) facilitation of international research initiatives and sponsored programs undertaken by faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine; (iv) coordination of global activities with other schools of the University, and the Office of the Provost; (v) provision of information for faculty, students, and administration; and (vi) representation of the School of Medicine in interactions with international institutions.