- Author:
Ma. Lourdes DOMINGO-MAGLINAO
1
;
Leilani B. MERCADO-ASIS
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords: Public health related work
- MeSH: Public Health
- From: Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2021;5(2):695-705
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
International collaborative Master in Public Health programs provide students wider opportunities to engage in vital public health related work with specific populations and communities to improve health through awareness, education, policy, and research. A transnational education model to promote academic exchange in public health is hereby showcased with the collaboration of the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the University of Leeds, Nuffield Center for International Health and Development. The program was established through initial institutional visits of each respective staff, faculty capacity building through workshops and symposia, and final agreement on a laddered structure of curriculum. This article describes how this program was established.
- Full text:jmust 62.pdf