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Chronic Diseases in Low and Middle income Countries: Prevalence and Epidemiology
Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, July 18, 2022
End Date
Friday, July 22, 2022
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 9:00am - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
William Checkley
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Bachelor degree and pursuing or earned higher degree in fields such as medicine, nursing, engineering, biological/social sciences
Introduces students to the major transitional diseases in low and middle income countries. Lectures detail specific chronic diseases, stressing such areas as significance, prevention, diagnosis and management. Includes both traditional lectures as well as case studies. Gains basic foundation of the epidemiology and challenges in the management of chronic diseases in low and middle income countries, which prepares them to work with research programs and international organizations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of major chronic diseases in low and middle-income countries
- Explain the role that environmental exposures have in chronic disease development
- Apply concepts learned to develop programs to research, prevent and manage Chronic Diseases in LMICS
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 70% Participation
- 30% Quizzes
Course fee for printed class materials. This is the virtual/online section of a course also held onsite. You are responsible for the modality in which you register