This 4-day course offers a broad overview of global health with specific relevance to primary care. It is offered as an early exploration of the field of global health.
Some of the topics explored in this course are:
primary care in the context of global health
social determinants of health
ethics of global health and service learning
essentials of infectious diseases
HIV/AIDS care
tuberculosis care
immigrant refugee health
indigenous health
caring for vulnerable populations in Canada and abroad
global health partnerships
career planning in global health
Audience
This course is open to family medicine residents and faculty, and allied health professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in global health.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants should be able to:
Describe the evidence regarding the impact of primary care on global health locally and globally.
Describe the epidemiological trends, common management and treatment challenges related to communicable and non-communicable diseases relevant to global health practice.
Analyze and critically discuss common practical and ethical challenges in delivering care in low-resource settings.
Describe strategies to identify vulnerable populations in Toronto and describe tools and strategies to address the needs of specific vulnerable populations.
Identify opportunities for further mentorship and learning in global health available through the DFCM.
Format
Didactic sessions
Interactive discussions
Networking opportunities
Fees
Residents and Applied Health Professionals Before December 1, 2017 - $700.00 After December 1, 2017 - $800.00
Clinicians and Faculty Before December 1, 2017 - $900.00 After December 1, 2017 - $1000.00
The early registration deadline is December 1, 2017 The final registration deadline is December 21, 2017
Registration
To register, click here or contact the Global Health Program dfcm.globalhealth@utoronto.ca or call (416) 978-3763.
Accreditation
Accreditation is in process. Number of mainpro+ credits to be determined.
