220.608.94
International and Global Health
- Location:
- India
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Felicity Turner
- Resources:
- Description:
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Introduces students to an international perspective of health, disease, injury, and health systems. Develops requisite knowledge and understanding of globalization and health, global disease burden and international health scenario. Using case studies, students perform a comparative analysis of disease burden in various countries, health systems and policies, in developed and developing countries, health sector reforms and country experiences.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the global burden of disease and injury
- Compare health scenarios in developed and developing countries
- Chart the progress of MDGs; health inequities; comparative analysis of health systems and its components in selected countries; and significant health sector reforms
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Assignments
- 30% Participation
- 40% Final Exam
- Enrollment Restriction:
Only students enrolled in the MPH program with IIHMR, Jaipur are permitted in this section
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
This section is offered in Jaipur, India