221.655.01 SURGICAL CARE NEEDS IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Department:
International Health
Term: 4th term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Gilbert Burnham
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Explores the components of health systems related to surgical care. Focuses on the global burden of surgical disease and trauma, and deficiencies in surgical capacity in LMICs. Case studies from the US, Sierra Leone and Rwanda illustrate common surgical conditions and needed components for a comprehensive health system. Specific topics include surgical care for Women's Health, obstetrical or gynecological injury, and trauma care. Discusses the importance of planning for surgical interventions in disaster management and conflict , including the difference between war surgery and military surgery. Also addresses the economic cost and benefit of surgery and surgical care in LMICs.
Student Evaluation: 1. Mid term exercise (40%)
2. Final paper on an aspect of surgical care services and systems for a selected low or middle income country (60%)
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
- Monday 5:30 - 7:20
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Restriction: none
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: gburnham@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:
Clinical background is not required
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail