Informações sobre o curso: An introduction to key challenges and concepts important to understanding the current status and determinants of global health.
Desenvolvido por: Universidade Duke
Ministrado por: Dr. David Boyd, Associate Professor of the Practice of Global Health
Duke Global Health Institute
| Compromisso | 11 hours of videos and assessments |
| Idioma | English |
| Como ser aprovado | Seja aprovado em todas as tarefas para concluir o curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 1
Getting Started
Start here!
2 vídeos, 4 leituras
- Reading: About the Course
- Reading: About the Instructor
- Vídeo: Why Should You Take This Course?
- Vídeo: Before We Get Started
- Reading: Online Resources
- Reading: Recommended Readings For The Course
SEMANA 2
Basic Concepts in Global Health
This module covers some of the most important basic concept that you need to know to understand global health. In particular we will focus on key terminology and the determinants underlying health and disease.
12 vídeos
- Vídeo: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Vídeo: Why is Global Health Important?
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Michael Merson, Part 1
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Michael Merson, Part 2
- Vídeo: What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part I
- Vídeo: What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part II
- Vídeo: What Causes Global Health Disease Burden?
- Vídeo: What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part I
- Vídeo: What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part II
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr William Pan, Part 1
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr William Pan, Part 2
- Vídeo: What is the Goal of Global Health?
Nota atribuída: Quiz: Basic Concepts in Global Health
SEMANA 3
Understanding the Key Global Health Challenges
This module focuses on examining the causes and distribution of infectious disease, noncommunicable disease, injury/violence/disaster, and MCH (maternal and child health).
14 vídeos
- Vídeo: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Vídeo: What is the Global Health "Unholy Trinity" of Infectious Disease
- Vídeo: What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part
- Vídeo: What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part 2
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Chris Woods, Part 1
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Chris Woods, Part 2
- Vídeo: Understanding Why Zika Is So Important
- Vídeo: What are Non-Communicable Diseases and Why are They on the Rise?
- Vídeo: What are the Chief NDC Challenges if Global Health
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Brandon Kohrt, Part 1
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Brandon Kohrt, Part 2
- Vídeo: Why Does Global Health Pay Particular Attention to Women and Children?
- Vídeo: Are Injury, Violence and Disaster Significant Global Health Issues?
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Lynch
Nota atribuída: Quiz: Understanding the Key Global Health Challenges
SEMANA 4
Actors & Action: Finding Global Health Solutions
This module explores the main global health actors, how they work, and what strategies they use to improve global health outcomes and to solve global health problems.
7 vídeos
- Vídeo: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Vídeo: Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 1
- Vídeo: Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 2
- Vídeo: How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices?
- Vídeo: How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices?
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr Gary Bennett
- Vídeo: What are Some "Best Practices" for Improving Global Health?
Nota atribuída: Quiz: Actors & Action: Finding Global Health Solutions
SEMANA 5
The Future of Global Health
This module examines the changes that we expect to occur in global health in the near future and what strategies will best help us to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
6 vídeos
- Vídeo: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Vídeo: What are the Future Trends for Global Health?
- Vídeo: How can We Meet Future Needs?
- Vídeo: Interview with Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam
- Vídeo: What is the Most Important Factor for Improving Global Health?
- Vídeo: Parting Words
Nota atribuída: Quiz: The Future of Global Health
Nota atribuída: Final Exam
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Coursework
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Classificações e avaliações
GREAT COURSE! I ENJOYED IT AND LEARNED A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT. THANKS SO MUCH!
Relevant
Awesome course! I've been working in global health for two years now and I thought this provided a solid foundation for the most important concepts. Dr. Boyd makes the material fun and interesting. Would take part II if it existed!
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FB
The course was absolutely wonderful! We took a tour around the world in four weeks. I am almost ready to be a global health advocate. Thanks to Dr. Boyd and his team.