Table 1.
Course objectives and syllabus for PGGH Part 1: The Big Picture.
| Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe and prioritize your purpose and motivation for undertaking a GH experience | |
| 2. Differentiate between different types of GH experiences and determine which ones provide the best fit for you | |
| 3. Analyze factors including timing, duration, and location to plan an appropriate GH learning experience | |
| 4. Develop a plan to address logistical issues including personal, health, and security concerns that affect successful completion of a GH learning experience | |
| 5. Identify and describe options for funding and budgeting for a GH learning experience | |
| Section | Content |
| Course introduction | Course overview |
| edX walkthrough | |
| Introduction | Part 1 Overview |
| Why? | Purpose and motivation |
| Mentors | |
| Ethics and social justice | |
| Risks and benefits | |
| What? | Structure and design of global health experiences |
| Specific scenarios | |
| When? | Timing of experience |
| Duration of experience | |
| Where? | Site safety |
| Housing conditions | |
| Culture and politics | |
| Language | |
| Sustainability | |
| How? | Overview of logistics |
| Security, travel, and communication | |
| Personal | |
| Academic and professional | |
| Funding | Overview of funding |
| Sources of funding | |
| Budgeting | |
GH: Global health.