Global Child Health Course
The Introduction to Global Child Health Course is offered two times per calendar year. Sponsored by the Children's National Hospital Pediatric Residency Program and Global Health Initiative, it is intended for pediatric residents but is also open to all Children's National and non-Children's National fellows, faculty, nurses, staff and students.
Sponsored by the Pediatric Residency Program and Global Health Initiative
Explore Global Child Health Course Learning Objectives
Examine
Global health issues including healthcare delivery, disease burden and resource allocation
Recognize
Diagnose and manage common diseases seen outside the United States
Discuss
The principles of bioethics
Refine
Clinical judgment and diagnostic skills necessary in lower resource settings through case-based discussion and simulation
Provide
Exposure to various careers in the fields of global health research, policy and clinical care
Additional Information
To register and for more details about the course, including the schedule of events , please visit the Global Health Initiative website.