SMEA15091U Course in Global Health Challenges for Medical Students

Volume 2015/2016
Education

Master of Science in Medicine - compulsory

Content

The Summer School in Global Health Challenges convenes students from a range of professional backgrounds and introduces them to the key concepts, determinants, opportunities and challenges in global public health - internationally as well as in Denmark. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, group work and workshops, this summer school will explore, explain and analyse many of the greatest challenges to current and future health. Gathering a truly international group of passionate students, the summer school aims to serve as a platform for networking, capacity-building and inspiration, thus empowering participants to become more effective health leaders, thinkers and change-makers.

The course is relevant to medical students, public health science students as well as others working within and with health and health systems.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course the students are expected to know the following:

See Criteria for Exam Assessment below.

Course certificate in Clinical Course in Internal Medicine
Course certifictae in Clinical Course in Surgery
Course certificate in Patient Safety and Quality Development
Lectures, case studies, group work, and workshops.
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  • Category
  • Hours
  • Preparation
  • 100
  • Total
  • 100
Credit
5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Course participation
Course certificate is achieved on the basis of course participation.
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
One internal assessor
Criteria for exam assesment

To obtain the assessment passed the student must demonstrate the following abilities at a sufficient level:

As medical expert, as collaborator, as scholar, as health advocate and as professional.

Knowledge

  • Describe the key concepts and the major challenges in global public health.

Skills

  • On completion of the course the students will be able to employ analytical and assess scenarios of global health challenges.
  • Communicate on global health related matters.
     

Competences

  • Develop, assess and communicate strategies and plans in the area of global health.