220.608.94
International and Global Health

Location
India
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Shivam Gupta
Contact Name
Felicity Turner
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
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
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the global burden of disease and injury
  2. Compare health scenarios in developed and developing countries
  3. 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