Programs

The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) is a catalyst for interdisciplinary global health research and a center to develop and support innovative educational programs. YIGH expedites the translation of scientific discoveries into better health for all by providing opportunities to connect and collaborate, and a space to inspire innovative solutions to pressing global health challenges.

Yale Global Health Insights Podcast
Yale Global Health Insights, hosted Dr. Sharon Chekijian, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, is a podcast that explores and uncovers the personal stories and insights of global health stakeholders at Yale
Global Health Symposium
The Global Health Symposium is a day long event that invites Yale faculty, students, trainees, and administrators to learn about opportunities to engage in global health.
YIGH Global Health Conversation Series
The Global Health Conversation series is a moderated forum for the Yale community and alumni to listen to and learn from some of today’s pivotal decision-makers in the world of global health.
YIGH Events
Co-sponsored events, showcasing collaborative efforts with our partners to bring together leading experts for innovative seminars, workshops, and more in global health and related fields.
Sustainable Health Initiative
The Sustainable Health Initiative is a global health business accelerator for early-stage companies striving to impact the world through social, health and environmental solutions.
The Hecht Global Health Faculty Network Award
The Hecht Global Health Faculty Network Award is designed to promote new research and programs in global health at Yale.
Global Health Spark Award
Created to support preliminary steps as YIGH-affiliated faculty identify, coordinate, and/or prepare for global health projects.
Leadership in Global Health Fellowship
The Leadership in Global Health Fellowship will prepare the next generation of global health professionals through a comprehensive, multi-faceted program.
Global Health Ethics Program
Co-led by Kaveh Khoshnood, Associate Professor of Epidemiology (YSPH), and Tracy Rabin, Assistant Professor of Medicine (YSM), the goal of the Global Health Ethics Program (GHEP) is to address the ethical aspects of global health clinical, research and educational activities.
Global Health Case Competition
The Global Health Case Competition is designed for Yale University undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate and develop innovative solutions to pressing global health challenges.