Past global health practicum placements have taken place at organizations like the World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland), the Centre for Infectious Disease Research (Lukasa, Zambia), PAHO (Washington, DC, USA), Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (Eldoret, Kenya), Sri Ramachandra University (Chennai, India), and the Government of Nunavut (Iqaluit, Nunavut).
Other examples of Global Health Practicums:
- Diana Kaliza (African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Rwanda)
- Shraddha Mishra (DLSPH)-Reflections from the 77th World Health Assembly article
- Global Health Practicum Spotlight – Nicole Robertson completed her practicum at Moi University, Kenya
- Evan Kuang Hu (MPH Nutrition and Dietetics) completed his practicum with a Health Technology Assessment agency in Thailand.
- Global Health Practicum Spotlight – Doreen Sangaraganesan completed her practicum at University of Jaffina, Sri Lanka
- An African Cookbook, a plan for prenatal nutrition care, and a WHO study in Switzerland: for DLSPH nutrition students, Summer Practicums offered a World of Opportunity
- Addressing Stigma through a Theatre-Based program in Western Kenya
- Improving Health Outcomes in Canada’s North: A Practicum Experience
For more information please contact Dunya Mojadiddi, Practicum Placement and Professional Development Officer. Students may also visit the learning abroad website for additional resources and information.
There may also be additional funding opportunities posted on the learning abroad website