CGH Study Abroad

1. Session 1
Why this seminar? Why this group? Why Global
Health? What does it take to live and work
successfully overseas?
•Welcome from the Dean and participant introductions
•Why this seminar and why Global Health?
•Our responsibilities as University at Albany “global ambassadors”
•Traits and skills of successful expatriates and global citizens living
away from home
•Upcoming sessions and events
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2. Q. Why global health?
A. Public health is global health
According to the ASPPH’s “Framing the Future” task force, the the
second 100 years of public health education will and must include a
greater focus on global health
“Global health is public health. Sharp distinctions between local and
global issues seem increasingly irrelevant when infectious agents can
arrive at any airport; carbon emissions on one continent influence
agriculture on another; many tobacco, food and beverage companies are
global enterprises; and workforce shortages in one country compound
health risks elsewhere.”
Source: Public Health Trends and Redesigned Education: Blue Ribbon Public Health
Employers’ Advisory Board: Summary of Interviews (page 3); ASPPH “Framing the Future
Task Force;” September 2013
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3. … Global Health is and will be an “essential element” of Public
Health Education
“A global perspective benefits everyone, even those who stay in local
health departments or never leave the United States. Global health
should be a part of every public health students’ education, beyond a
specific three credit course. In a nation of immigrants, all public health
workers need to understand cultural and geopolitical sensitivities, power
dynamics, and the influence of culture on health. Global health presents
an opportunity to learn and adopt different models and best practices.”
Source: Public Health Trends and Redesigned Education: Blue Ribbon Public Health
Employers’ Advisory Board: Summary of Interviews (page 6); ASPPH “Framing the Future
Task Force;” September 2013
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4. Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!
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5. Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!
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6. Global Health is Public Health…..New Yorkers agree!!!
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7. “President Obama to propose
$45 million increase to protect
global health”
Global Health remains a top priority for public &
private donors alike...
Obligated
Program Area Total
1 3.1 - Health 5,452,864,656
2 5.1 - Protection, Assistance and Solutions 2,081,612,828
3 4.4 - Infrastructure 1,334,660,078
4 4.5 - Agriculture 1,056,568,843
5 2.2 - Good Governance 959,078,907
6 3.2 - Education 843,620,202
7 6.2 - Administration and Oversight 624,669,655
8 4.8 - Environment 617,336,700
9 4.1 - Macroeconomic Foundation for Grow th 359,595,889
10 1.6 - Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation 357,545,060
11 4.6 - Private Sector Competitiveness 340,017,047
12 2.4 - Civil Society 319,680,857
13 6.1 - Program Design and Learning 223,789,100
14 2.3 - Political Competition and Consensus-Building 213,908,460
15 2.1 - Rule of Law and Human Rights 188,744,542
16 3.3 - Soc. & Econ Services & Protection for Vulnerable Populations 183,067,479
17 4.3 - Financial Sector 176,518,005
18 1.4 - Counter-Narcotics 161,800,700
19 5.2 - Disaster Readiness 157,449,576
20 4.2 - Trade and Investment 126,366,070
NEWS: GLOBAL HEALTH
US-led Global Health
Security agenda
takes off
…and funding levels continue to increase!
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9. Why a global perspective is essential for today’s public
health students and professionals?
• Health status is determined by things such as income,
education, knowledge, sex, social status, access to
services, etc.
• Enormous progress has been made in the last 50 years to
improve health status in many countries
• However this progress has been uneven and there are
enormous disparities within and across countries
• The world continues “to shrink” and become more global
If these things are true, what are the implications for
today’s public health students and professionals?
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10. Why should we care are about the health of other people
in other countries?
• Disease does not respect boundaries
• Social and economic development links between
countries in a growing interdependent world
• Ethical and human rights dimensions to health and
well being
• Implications of health and the spread of disease on
issues of global security and stability
• Globalization of pandemic threats and the need for
multi-national coordinated responses
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11. Why should we care are about the health of other people
in other countries (continued)
How does globalization affect pandemic threats?
http://csis.org/multimedia/video-how-does-globalization-affect-pandemic-threats
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The Role of the Center for Global Health….
…..in a nutshell
Introducing new academic offerings and fostering exchanges / leveraging
relationships to help create new opportunity for students and our faculty to
engage in global public health issues.
Some advice for students interested in Global Health?
http://csis.org/multimedia/video-what-advice-do-you-have-students-interested-global-health

13. Global Citizenship – definition from Wikipedia
Global citizenship is the application of the concept of citizenship to a global level; it is strongly
connected with globalization and cosmopolitanism. Various ideas about what a global citizen is exist.
Global citizenship can be defined as a moral and ethical disposition which can guide the
understanding of individuals or groups of local and global contexts, and remind them of their relative
responsibilities within various communities. According to some articles, in this century children and
students are meant to become "global citizens" through their education. This is possible through an
integration of the "scientific and technical skills" as well as the "traditional academic disciplines".
According to some accounts, citizenship is motivated by local interests (love of family, communal
fairness, self-interest), global interests (a sense of universal equality), and concern for fellow human
beings, human rights and human dignity. The key tenets of global citizenship include respect for any
and all fellow global citizens, regardless of race, religion or creed and give rise to a universal sympathy
beyond the barriers of nationality.
When translated into participatory action, global citizenship entails a responsibility to reduce
international inequality (both social and economic), to refrain from action which compromises an
individuals' well-being, and avoids contributing to environmental degradation.
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14. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – excerpt from School of Public Health’s “A
Student’s Guide to the MPH Internship Program”, page 6
(http://www.albany.edu/MPH_Internship_Handbook_2012.pdf)
“Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a mentor to call indicating that a student is repeatedly late,
making personal phone calls during work time, dressing unprofessionally, or playing games on the
computer. Poor professional conduct is a negative reflection on you, your faculty advisor, your
department, the Dean’s Office, and the School as a whole. Tremendous effort goes into maintaining
relationships with mentors and host organizations. You should remain conscious of this while
representing this School to your host organization. So, for the vast majority, this goes without saying,
however, you should consider it said: All students are expected to behave in a professional manner at
all times during the internship experience.
Dress should be professional based on organizational policies, as should all communication with
mentors, faculty advisors and Dean’s Office staff. Time and attendance policies of the host
organization must be followed. If your mentor does not provide you with details regarding these
policies, please ask so you know to what you are being held accountable. Your mentor is responsible
for verifying that you complete the appropriate number of project hours, 240 hours for each 3 credits
of internship. Should your mentor or advisor express concern regarding your time and attendance,
you will be required to submit weekly time sheets, with both your faculty and advisors signatures to
the Dean’s Office. This should never happen!.”
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15. STUDENT CONDUCT AND LEGAL ISSUES – excerpt from UAlbany Study
Abroad “General Information Handbook”, page 46 (see Study Abroad webpage)
“When you study abroad, you are a guest in a foreign country. When you enter a country, you become
subject to all its laws, even if you don't know what they are. For your own safety, it is extremely
important that your dress and behavior be appropriate to the norms of the country, the policies and
regulations of the institution where you are studying, and the laws of the country.
If you are involved in an illegal activity in a foreign country, the United States government cannot offer
you any protection. In particular, penalties for conviction on drug charges can be very severe. (See
Drug Use Information Sheet in your acceptance packet.) Additionally, you should not become involved
in political activities or demonstrations. Should you encounter legal difficulties, however, you should
contact the nearest consulate for assistance. The U.S. consular officer can provide you with a list of
local attorneys and contact your family or friends. Consular officials cannot intercede with local
authorities on your behalf.
You are also subject to the regulations of the university where you are taking classes. Attendance
requirements, course requirements, and grading criteria are determined entirely by the host
university. Regular class attendance is mandatory, and travel should be restricted to authorized
vacations and periods before and after the academic sessions. The host university takes responsibility
for any disciplinary action in connection with violations of its rules and regulations.”
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16. Traits and skills of successful expatriates and global
citizens living away from home
•What is your International IQ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUeP19yXgFA
•Informal group discussion about what it takes to have a successful
overseas volunteer or work experience
•Accessing the BIG Guide On-Line on the “Study Abroad” webpage
(a free resource for all UAlbany students)… info on
http://myworldabroad.com/albany
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19. Open Discussion and Exchange
Sharing Experiences
Thoughts on “What it takes to succeed overseas”
Getting to know some like-minded global citizens!!!
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20. Next Time…. Session 2
Cultural Competence / Culture Matters!!!
And a few “global health related” announcements:
Upcoming Events!
• Center for Social and Demographic Analysis Fall 2015 Colloquium (Friday, 9/25 /
Business Administration Building, Room B-29, Main Campus / 3:30 PM ) “Mexican
migrants in NY-USA: changing eating habits, overweight, obesity and diabetes”
• Special Seminar – Student Voices from the Field
(Monday, Oct. 5th / SPH Auditorium / 9:00 - 10:20 AM)
And….
• Sign up for Saranac Laboratory Museum Day Trip on Friday, October 2nd
(see flyer for more details and then see John, Carol or Elsie to reserve you spot on the bus)
• Save the Dates for Exchange/Service Learning Trips! More details next session!
(Costa Rica Trip – January 5 – 15 & Dominican Republic Trip – March 11 – 20)
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