During this time, we will hear a keynote address given by Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH, Medical Director for Partners in Health. There will also be a student-run cultural performance, in addition to student musical performances, and information provided by GlobeMed Penn State.
The attire for this part of the conference is semi-formal.
Please see Attendance for more information on how to register for the event and for details relating to the cost of attendance.
The workshops were designed to provide a focused examination of issues relating to global health. During these sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to interact with global health leaders and other Penn State peers.
The attire for this part of the conference is business casual.
Please see Attendance for more information on how to register for the event and for details relating to the cost of attendance.
Please see below for an extensive description of the workshops.
Presenter: Edwards Schwentker, MD
Medical Director for CURE International Honduras
Professor of Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation at Hershey Medical School
This workshop will teach students how to meet, match, and mobilize resources in
order to effectively strengthen grassroots efforts. Dr. Schwentker will elaborate on his work
as the Medical Director for CURE International Honduras to provide insight on how to put sustainable models into action.
Presenter: Peter Luckow, Associate Director at GlobeMed National
Greg Freedman, Director of Finances at GlobeMed National
Ron Li, Director of Development at GlobeMed National
This workshop will explore the growing interested in "medical voluntourism" and propose more responsible and effective means of engagement based upon pragmatic solidarity, rather than charity.
Presenter: Susan Masse, MIPA
Deputy Director for Global Health Career, Global Health Fellows Program
(a project of the Public Health Institute funded by USAID)
This workshop is aimed at increasing awareness of career opportunities in global health
and the myriad paths motivated students can take to build their skill sets and experience.
Presenter: Suzanne M. Gold, PhD
Political Science Professor at Penn State University
Students will have the opportunity to listen to Dr. Gold speak on the platforms of the candidates in the upcoming 2008 presidential election. This presentation will detail each candidate’s views on how global health issues are a problem, and how they can attempt to create a sustainable health care system. It will also detail what the audience can do as a population of eligible voters.
Panel Moderator: GlobeMed Penn State
Panel: Edwards Schwentker, MD, Amnesty International, Political Science Club, and GlobeMed National
This panel will examine what student groups have done to address global
health problems and how students can work together in solidarity to strengthen their approach.
Presenter: Bhushan Jayarao, DVM, PhD, MPH,
Professor and Extension Veterinarian, Interim Head Bacteriology Section, ADL at Penn State
Dr. Bhushan will address the audience about both emerging infectious diseases and foreign animal diseases. He will examine the history of these emerging diseases, while focusing on different areas in which they can be found. As he does this, he will also consider the effects and relationships between wildlife, animals, and humans.
Presenter: Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH
Medical Director for Partners in Health
Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
This workshop will focus on economic forces and policies that effect global health.
Presenter: Spring Cooper, PhD
Bio-Behavioral Health Professor at Penn State University
The audience will have the opportunity to learn about how limited resources may produce the optimum results. With the limited resources available, it becomes hard to solve problems in the arena of global health. However, with the right models, it becomes much easier to work effectively.
