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The University of Memphis School of Public Health is Going “Glocal”

The University of Memphis School of Public Health is excited to invite high school students from across the globe to explore the field of Public Health. Participants will gain insights into its challenges and develop the skills and knowledge needed to create and implement innovative, human-centered solutions (through a social impact design approach).

Public Health is more important than ever. With the changing social, political, cultural, and economic norms we need to reimagine higher education—emphasizing Population Health and Social Determinants of Health that promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all. This means incorporating “glocalization” into solution-centric approaches and creative leadership.

Completing this course marks the level of students' efforts and signifies a significant step forward in their journey toward understanding public health. Throughout this project, students will engage with a diverse range of topics, methodologies, and real-world applications, equipping them with essential knowledge, skills, and perspectives to navigate the multifaceted landscape of public health.

“These lessons will serve as a solid foundation for students as they continue their academic and professional endeavors in public health. Whether pursuing further studies, embarking on careers in public health practice, or advocating for policy change, students are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to improving the health and well-being of communities locally, nationally, and globally!”

Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished University Professor for the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis

ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS AROUND THE GLOBE

In the fall of 2024, the University of Memphis’s School of Public Health launched it’s first half of the Public Health in Action curriculum with iEARN—an International Education and Resource Network.

The fall cohort of the “Introduction to Public Health” class consisted of 44 students, teachers, and facilitators from the following countries:

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Curriculum Components

Click on each lesson to learn more about Public Health and its related challenges, and acquire skills, and knowledge that help design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that address these challenges using a human-centered design approach.

Introducing the field of Public Health