globalhealthU globalhealthU is GlobeMed’s signature year-long global health curriculum. This student-designed and driven program equips students with the critical thinking skills that will inform a life of leadership for global health. This year we focused on global health from a multidisciplinary approach. We integrated the current issues of government, politics, and finance to explore the realm of healthcare in different countries. From debating the benefits and drawbacks of health care systems in Burma, Singapore, Canada, and USA to examining the influence of the foreign powers, we strove to understand the quality of healthcare offered around the world. Through small group discussions and activities, we delved into the intricacies and problems of healthcare among the impoverished, especially the refugees. Our discussions of the issues were greatly augmented by guest speakers and mini-ghU, short ghU presentations designed by our staff members based on their own experiences and passions in global health. To further facilitate our conversations and increase our general knowledge, we instituted a “Current Events” program in which staff members presented a recent news article related to global health and their own interests. In addition to pondering weighty topics, we took some time to strengthen our connection with our partners in Burma. Through GROW trip anecdotes, cultural presentations on individuals in Burma, and a movie screening of BurmaVJ with real footage of the conflict in the area, we brought our members closer to our partners, virtually. As we continue to grow, we hope to continue the momentum next year.
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2012-2013 CURRICULUM
Expanding the Dialogue on Health and Human Rights
KEY QUESTIONS
Why do human rights exist?
Is health a human right? Who has more rights than others? How are rights influenced by one’s environment? How do we translate human rights into action?