Study tour
Public health students today are more eager and feel better equipped to tackle the issues that global health is typically associated with. The evidence base for solutions has grown, and technological advances have facilitated easier collaboration between countries.
The objective of the tour aims to:
Students will visit the World Health Organization headquarters where they will learn about how the organization is structured and its target priorities for 2020. To better understand how the WHO interacts with other actors and how global health policy is translated into tangible projects, student will also visit various leading NGOs, private corporations, institutions of higher education, and UN agencies that work alongside the WHO in the quest to bettering the health of the world. These organizations will include the United Nations High Commission to Refugees (UNHCR), Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), the University of Geneva, the World Economic Forum, and the Global Fund, among others.
What is the location?
Study tour location is Geneva, Switzerland.
What are the learning outcomes?
How many days?
The current format is 4-6 days.
The study tour can be adapted to the suit the client’s needs for a shorter or longer program.
What is the content?
Students will visit the World Health Organization headquarters where they will learn about how the organization is structured and its target priorities. To better understand how the WHO interacts with other actors and how global health policy is translated into tangible projects, students will also visit various leading NGOs, private corporations, institutions of higher education, and UN agencies that work alongside the WHO in the quest to bettering the health of the world. These organizations will include the United Nations High Commission to Refugees (UNHCR), Medisins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders), the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute, the World Economic Forum, and the Global Fund, among others.
How many participants?
The required minimum number of participants is 15.
The tour can be organized for a smaller group, but the price per individual will then be higher.
What is the method?
The course will include visitations to United Nations bodies, non-governmental organizations,private organizations, and the World Health Organization in Geneva. There will be local speaker scheduled during the week. Students embark on their experience as a group, travelling to their selected locations and accompanied by a global health professional.
What are examples of study visits?
What is the language?
Lectures and study visits are held in English.
Interpreter services can be provided on request at additional cost.