Global health was born out of colonialism. Even today, it is neither diverse nor truly global. Every aspect of global health is dominated by those with power and privilege. If global health is to be reimagined or decolonized, Global North actors who typically hold power and privilege must shift from saviorism to allyship. This shift is possible.
Global Health Symposium
Demystifying Global Health at Yale with Dr. Kristina Talbert-Slagle, Director, Faculty Support Initiative
YIGH hosted the inaugural Global Health Symposium on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at the Yale School of Public Health. During the symposium, Yale faculty, students, trainees, and administrators learned about opportunities to engage in global health, including fellowship opportunities, seed grants, and faculty networks; better understood how to navigate Yale's policies to support global health programs; and networked and connected with Yale's global health community. The day featured a keynote address from Professor Madhukar Pai, MD, Ph.D., FRSC, Inaugural Chair, Department of Global and Public Health, McGill School of Population and Global Health, McGill University, titled "Building Equity in Global Health: The Role for Global North Actors."
Symposium News
2024 Symposium
Welcome
Dr. Michael Cappello, Interim Director of YIGH, introducing the Global Health Symposium.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Megan Ranney, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, giving opening remarks at the Global Health Symposium.
Keynote Address - Building Equity in Global Health: The Role for Global North Actors
Professor Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD, FRSC, shares how if Global North actors must shift from saviorism to allyship.
Sparking Global Health Innovation at Yale: Presentation from Dr. Amy Bei
Dr. Amy Bei, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health, presenting on the impact of the funding from the Global Health Spark Award.
Sparking Global Health Innovation at Yale: Presentation from Dr. Jeannette Ickovics
Dr. Jeannette Ickovics, Samuel and Liselotte Herman Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychology, presenting on the Resilient Cities Network and receiving the Hecht Global Health Faculty Network Award.
Fireside Chat with YIGH Faculty Networks
Drs. Tracy Rabin, Sunil Parikh, Evelyn Hsieh, Kieran O’Donnell, and Marek Chawarski discuss their work within their YIGH Faculty Networks with Dr. Jeremy Schwartz as moderator.
Demystifying Global Health at Yale with Steven Wilkinson
Steven Wilkinson, Nilekani Professor of India and South Asian Studies, Vice Provost for Global Strategy, speaks about his role as Vice Provost for Global Strategy.
Demystifying Global Health at Yale with Carolyn Marks
Carolyn Marks, International Operations and Compliance Manager, Office of the General Counsel, discussing the work of the International Operations and Compliance Committee (IOCC) and how to effectively navigate Yale’s policies and processes.
Keynote Address - Building Equity in Global Health: The Role for Global North Actors
Audience from Professor Madhukar Pai’s keynote presentation on global health equity.
Undergraduate Global Health Studies Program
Catherine Panter-Brick, Bruce A. and Davi-Ellen Chabner Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs, and Cara Fallon, Lecturer in Global Health, Jackson School of Global Affairs, presenting on the Global Health Studies Program, designed for undergraduate Yale students interested in understanding and addressing pressing global health challenges.
Lighting Talk: Nour Al Zouabi
Nour Al Zouabi, YSPH ’25, EMD, presenting “Refugees’ post-resettlement barriers to accessing healthcare services in the northeastern United States during COVID-19.”
Lighting Talk: Jeffrey Boateng
Jeffrey Boateng, YSPH ’24, AP, presenting “Empowering communities in environmental and climate justice using the rule of law and the TBLJ approach.”
Lighting Talk: Daniel S. Ebbs
Daniel S. Ebbs, Pediatric Critical Care Attending, presenting "Community Participatory Models in Global Health: developing research capacity in the prehospital setting."
YIGH Student Experiences in Global Health
During the YIGH Student Experiences panel, students Charlie Minicucci (YSPH ’24), Natalia Rovelo-Velazquez (YSPH ’24), Shruti Parthasarathy (YC ’24), and Lindsay Walker (YSN ’26) share their experiences with the Leadership in Global Health Fellowship Program and the Global Health Case Competition.