A global health field experience is an international experience that allows students to synthesize and integrate knowledge acquired in global health coursework, global health education, and other learning experiences, and apply theory and principles in situations that approximate aspects of professional practice in global health and international development.
Students learn to:
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Understand the meaning and importance of global health practice
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Understand the purpose of needs assessment and observe how to conduct
a community-based needs assessment in a global health setting
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Identify sources of evidence-based strategies for the design of
health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention programs in global
health
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Understand and observe common elements among planning models and be
able to develop a plan for a global health program
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Understand major implementation issues, common barriers to
implementation, and strategies for minimizing barriers to implementation
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Identify and observe strategies for scaling up and sustaining global
health programs
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Apply planning and evaluation skills to real-world problem solving
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Enhance practice skills of leadership, effective teamwork, and the
mastery of competencies in global health.
Learn more about the Global Health Training Opportunities offered through the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative.
For questions about global health opportunities contact Joe Amon, PhD, MSPH, Director of the Office of Global Health at jja88@drexel.edu.