Public Health in Medical Mission Settings

This course covers core global public health issues such as Diarrheal Disease, Dental/Ophthalmology, Nutrition, Mental Health, and Care of the Elderly/Palliative Care. These fields provide a solid background not only for specialists but especially for non-specialists to improve their ability to contribute to these kinds of missions. This also includes our introduction to medico-legal and ethical guidance for safely and effectively planning and working in these fields