Innovations in Global Health
SAT Score Range
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6 sessions
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JD
MK
AP
+6
About
This course aims to introduce students to global health challenges, exploring topics such as the social determinants of health and the integration of low-cost diagnostic technologies in low-resource settings. It also addresses the use of digital health and telemedicine to enhance healthcare delivery, to name a few. The goal is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of global health disparities and innovative solutions being used to address them.
Tutored by
Hi there! I'm Namrata, a college sophomore from Southern California! Currently, my primary teaching interests are related to Spanish language instruction and the health sciences. I am also interested in exploring the college advising scope and working with high school students through the college application process. Excited to work with you all!
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
No strict attendance policy - but you will get out of this course what you put in!
SESSION 3
22
Jan
SESSION 3
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCJan 22, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
Affordable and Scalable Treatment Solutions
- Role of generic medicines in improving health access
- Oral vaccines: a case study in cholera and polio
- Scaling treatment solutions in rural or conflict-affected regions
SESSION 4
29
Jan
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCJan 29, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
Digital Health and Telemedicine Innovations
- Telemedicine as a tool to reach remote populations
- Digital health platforms (e.g. EHR, mobile health apps)
- Role of big data in improving health outcomes
SESSION 5
5
Feb
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCFeb 5, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
Community-Based Health Innovations and Empowerment
- Integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare systems
- Community-based healthcare models in rural areas
- How community engagement leads to sustainable healthcare solutions
SESSION 6
12
Feb
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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCFeb 12, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC
The Future of Global Health Innovations and Emerging Technologies
- AI and machine learning applications
- Genomic medicine in global health
- Role of robotics in surgery and rehabilitation for underserved populations
- Ethics of using advanced technologies in low-resource settings