Experiential Global Health Education for the Health Professions: Lessons Learned from Experience-Based Learning for Students and Healthcare and Population Health Professionals

Authors

Rob Simmons, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, CPH, Thomas Jefferson University, School of Population HealthFollow
James Plumb, MD, MPH, Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. of Family & Community MedicineFollow
Lucille Pilling, EdD, MPH, RN, Thomas Jefferson University, School of Population HealthFollow
Ellen Plumb, MD, Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. of Family & Community MedicineFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-20-2015

Abstract

Purpose:

• Describe key components of developing and sustaining a global health experiential learning experience

• Global Health Education for the Health Professions
• An area for multi-disciplinary study, research, and practice that places priority on achieving equity in health for all people worldwide
• Emphasizes transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions that promote interdisciplinary collaboration providing a synthesis of population based prevention, often including individual-level education and healthcare

Recommended Citation

Simmons, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, CPH, Rob; Plumb, MD, MPH, James; Pilling, EdD, MPH, RN, Lucille; and Plumb, MD, Ellen, "Experiential Global Health Education for the Health Professions: Lessons Learned from Experience-Based Learning for Students and Healthcare and Population Health Professionals" (2015). College of Population Health Lectures, Presentations, Workshops. Paper 39.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/hplectures/39