1. Role of students in global health delivery.
- Author
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Finch TH, Chae SR, Shafaee MN, Siegel KR, Ali MK, Tomei R, Panjabi R, and Kishore SP
- Subjects
- Culture, Delivery of Health Care methods, Delivery of Health Care organization & administration, Environment, Health Education organization & administration, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Social Responsibility, Global Health, Health Education methods, Health Policy, Health Status Disparities, Public Health education, Students
- Abstract
What role do students have in global health activities? On one hand, students have much to offer, including innovative ideas, fresh knowledge and perspective, and inspiring energy. At the same time, students lack technical credentials and may drain resources from host communities. Here, we examine the dynamic, contemporary roles of students in global health activities, including health delivery. We focus on 3 themes that guide engagement: (1) fostering an enabling policy environment (eg, toward greater health equity); (2) understanding and working within the local context and governments' needs; and (3) leading bidirectional partnerships. We next study the implications of short-term exposure and long-term engagement programs. We conclude with 4 recommendations on how to better equip students to engage in the next frontier of global health education and future action., (© 2011 Mount Sinai School of Medicine.)
- Published
- 2011
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