Tufts University, Spring 2009 Course Introduction

Tufts University, Spring 2009 To understand the inherent difficulties in defining and measuring health and poverty. To understand the importance of measuring health and poverty in policymaking and resource allocation. To develop an understanding of the major infectious disease entities (HIV/AIDs, TB and Malaria, Waterborne diseases). To appreciate how infectious diseases limit development.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 To develop an understanding of the key issues in neonatal, childhood and maternal survival Understand the various approaches that have been taken to improve survival for newborns, children and pregnant women and the importance of program evaluation for all public health intervention. Develop an awareness of the multitude of other factors that affect the health of individuals and communities around the world. Explore the relationship between health, poverty and development.

Tufts University, Spring Readings 2.Lectures 3.Post lecture Q & A 4.Discussion Board Readings selected by the course directors to specifically meet the learning objectives of the course

Tufts University, Spring Readings 2.Lectures 3.Post lecture Q & A 4.Discussion board Lectures by leading authorities in global health, designed to give cutting edge knowledge and practical insight to issue in global health

Tufts University, Spring Readings 2.Lectures 3.Post lecture Q & A 4.Discussion Board Time each week for students to engage with the speakers in intelligent dialogue regarding issues of the day.

Tufts University, Spring Readings 2.Lectures 3.Post lecture Q & A 4.Discussion Board Critical learning area outside of the lecture hall for student initiated, goal directed, discussion in areas of particular interest to students.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Tuesday afternoons 3:30-5:30 Jan 20-Apr 28 (except for vacation week March 17 th ) Class Time Allocation

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Out of respect to our invited guest, and in order to meet the learning objectives of the course, students must be present in class.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Class absences must be discussed before hand with Prof. Forrester. All absence should be explained. her at by noon on the day of class and put IGH class absence in the subject

Tufts University, Spring 2009 It is the intent of the course directors to evaluate students based upon their mastery of the all of the courses learning objectives

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Course: CMPH103 33% Writing Assignment 33% Participation-in class and in small group work 33% Final exam Course MPH 243, P214 25% Writing Assignment 25% Participation-in class and in small group work 25% Exam #1* 25% Final exam *Students in CMPH103 do not take exam #1, which focuses on disease entities. This material is cover elsewhere and tested in the medical or veterinary school curriculum.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Exam #1: April 7 th (Students registered in course MPH243, or P214) This is a multiple choice exam. The exam will cover the material presented in weeks 3-8. The exam will focus primary on the biology/epidemiology/pathology and treatment elements of the major health conditions discussed in the course Final Exam: April 28 th (all students) This is a multiple choice exam. The exam will cover all of the material presented in the course and may include material from the readings, from lectures and from the on-line discussion. Focus your exam preparation on the courses learning objectives.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 To provide students the opportunity to development technical research and writing skills. Familiarize graduate students with the writing style, conventions and constraints commonly required of authors writing grants and papers in the biomedical field.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 Problem directed learning through independent research. Concise, hypothesis directed and structurally organized technical writing. Ethical principles of writing and research that acknowledges the work of others through the use of references.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 The writing assignment has been posted on Tusk Read the writing assignment guidelines, case study and hints carefully before starting. Follow all submission instructions carefully. questions regarding the writing assignment to A summary of all questions will be post on TUSK in a file in the writing assignment folder. The assignment is due February 10 th.

Tufts University, Spring 2009 DateTopicPresenter Tuesday, January 20 Introduction: Health and How We Measure It, Global Burden of Disease Ron Ruffing (Dept Emergency Medicine, Public Health and Pediatrics, TUSM) Tuesday, January 27 Poverty: Indicators and Progress on the Millennium Goals Steve Block (Fletcher) Tuesday, February 3 Malaria: Biology, Burden of Disease, Prevention, and the Roll Back Malaria Initiative David Hamer (Center for International Studies, BU School of Public Health) Tuesday, February 10 HIV/AIDs Tuesday, February 17 Waterborne DiseaseJeff Griffiths, (Dept of Public Health, TUSM) Tuesday, February 24 Infant and Child SurvivalNicholas Guerina,(Dept of Pediatrics, TUSM) Tuesday, March 3 Tuberculosis: Leapfrogging and can technology save the developing world Jose Trevejo MD PhD (Draper Lab, BIDMC) Tuesday, March 10 Maternal Survival and Reproductive HealthDeborah Maine DPH. BU School of Public Health Tuesday, March 17 Vacation (No Class) Tuesday, March 24 Climate change and the impact on human Populations Paul Kishen PhD. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tufts University Tuesday, March 31 Food Security Impact on PopulationsPatrick Webb, Academic Dean, School of Nutrition, Tuft University Tuesday April 7 Written Exam #1 Tuesday April 14 Human rights and humanitarian emergenciesPeter Walker, Director, Famine Center Tuesday April 21 Discussion Summaries and Course Wrap-UpRon Ruffing/Janet Forrester (TUSM) Tuesday April 28 Final Exam