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Innovations in Global Health

SAT Score Range

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6 sessions

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+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

Namrata V 🇺🇸

Certified in 7 topics

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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!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

No strict attendance policy - but you will get out of this course what you put in!

SESSION 1

8

Jan

SESSION 1

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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCJan 8, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

- Introduction to global health (UN SDGs and key health indicators)
- Health systems around the world: differences between high-income and low-income countries
- Role of innovation in addressing health disparities
SESSION 2

15

Jan

SESSION 2

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Wed 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCJan 15, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

Innovations in Diagnostics
- Importance of early diagnosis in improving health outcomes
- Innovations in mobile health technology and telemedicine
- Potential for rapid diagnostic tests in areas with limited healthcare infrastructure
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

SESSION 4

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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

SESSION 5

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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

SESSION 6

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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

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Jan 8 - Feb 12

6 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on January 22, 2025

SCHEDULE

Wednesdays

1:00AM