221.685.01
Modeling and Simulation for Health Workforce Analysis

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 8:30 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Timothy Roberton
Contact Name
Timothy Roberton
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Health workforce policies and programs have wide-reaching implications for health around the world. Learn how to simulate different health workforce scenarios and estimate the impact of HRH strategies on population health outcomes.
Introduces modeling tools and statistical techniques to simulate health workforce scenarios. Equips students to analyze the impact of health workforce policies and programs on population health. Focuses on the production, training, distribution, and retention of health workers for primary care in low- and middle-income countries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify modeling tools and statistical techniques to simulate health workforce scenarios
  2. Analyze the impact of health workforce policies and programs on population health
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Group Work
  • 70% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Taught virtually via zoom