December 8, 2021

This introductory session will consist of two parts. Students should be prepared to have their cameras on, especially for the latter portion, so they can network with the Global Health professionals more effectively.

Part 1 - Introduction to Global Health(1 hr): This session will provide an introduction to the field and concept of global health. Themes covered in this session will include the sustainable development goals, health equity, health promotion, global health research, the importance of terminology and ethical engagement. Students will develop an understanding of how to frame their own international health electives with these broader global goals in mind.

Part 2 - International Health Mix & Mingle (1hr 15 mins): “Speed dating” event with students rotating between breakout rooms to have conversations with Global Health professionals who are engaged in global health work. Each breakout room will have a theme.

Thursday, January 27 2022

This is a three-part virtual event introducing students to ethical engagement principles in the context of global health electives and exchanges. The three parts will be as follows:

Part 1: “First, Do No Harm” movie screening: This is a qualitative research documentary by Alyson and Timothy Holland. The documentary explores the ethics of global health clinical electives and volunteer projects in developing regions. It features interviews from experts and global health providers from Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. (45mins)

Part 2: Guided discussion about documentary: Guided discussion in response to issues covered in documentary (ie. going beyond one’s medical competence). (45mins)

Part 3: Case-based ethics role-play: This will be done in an MMI fashion, where small groups will come to a door and read a scenario. They will enter the room and engage in a role-play scenario to highlight the ethical situations that may be faced in international health. Role-play scenarios may be led by past international participants and professors who volunteer. A discussion about the scenario will occur after the role-play. (1 hr)