Boston University
Boston University (often referred to as BU) is a private research university in Boston MA, USA. The university has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students. The University was ranked 37th among undergraduate programs at national universities, and 32nd among global universities by U.S. News and World Report in its 2017 University rankings. BU runs a Study Abroad program in Geneva, Switzerland among other locations.
What?
Sector
Where
When
With Whom
Sector?
Global Health
What?
Strategic Communication
Where?
Switzerland
Why?
Geneva is the home of the UN, and with nearly 250 international and local NGOs, it is the global heart of the humanitarian action and multilateral diplomacy. Boston University, Boston MA, USA runs a Public Health program in Geneva. Students from BU and their partner universities such as Cornel, John’s Hopkins, Duke, Providence and LeHeigh come to Geneva to participate in the two courses- Principles of International Health and Controversies in International Health and simultaneously do an internship at an international organization.
When?
2015, 2016, 2017
What Exactly?
I have designed the content of the two modules- Principles of International Health and Controversies in International Health and deliver them to students over four months. The course Principles of International Health is delivered at the premises of the University of Geneva.
With Whom?
Boston University, University Of Geneva
What Happened?
Students are exposed to the making and shaping of global health policies
Participants gain an appreciation for the wide circle of ‘actors’ involved in influencing health and health outcomes
Students gain an understanding of the main drivers of health in the global south and how these are shaped
Formerly Program Director
Geneva Health Forum