Global Health Resources

The Open Courseware program from Johns Hopkins allows users to review course materials (including PowerPoint slides) used for their university's public health program.

The course is comprised of 7 modules which can be completed entirely online. The courses are eligible for 1 AMA PRA category 1 credit, CEUs, and partially fulfill the content requirements for the ASTMH CTropMed examination

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health offer a series of online modules covering a wide variety of global and public health topics.

On this site you can access online courses about a variety of global health topics ranging from antenatal care and antimicrobial resistance, to basics about healthcare systems around the world. Certificate programs are also available.

The Public Health Grand Rounds are a free monthly webcast covering major public health issues. Continuing education credits are available.

UCLA offers a public health certificate program (must enroll and attend UCLA to attain the certificate). Program requirements including traditional coursework and learning experiences abroad.

Global Health University (produced by Unite for Sight) offers online certificate programs, free webinars, and links to other education opportunities.

This series of cases introduces trainees and others involved in global health research and service to ethical issues that may arise during short-term training experiences abroad. This resource is free and is produced by Johns Hopkins and Stanford University.

RAD-AID offers formal training to radiology professionals interested in receiving hands-on learning, instruction, and structured guidance for conducting international health projects. Successful participants in this program receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Global Health Radiology from RAD-AID.

ASTMH offers a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health and other education opportunities.

The Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H) is an intensive, three-month, full-time course in tropical medicine and public health for physicians. It combines practical laboratory work, a series of lectures and seminars and some limited clinical experience designed to provide doctors with the clinical and factual knowledge that will form the basis of professional competence in tropical medicine

A 9-week diploma course (taught in Peru) offered by the University of Alabama Birmingham.

UAB shares interesting cases seen by the participants during the Gorgas course. Go to the blog to view the cases.

Learn about online learning options for short courses and professional development modules from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.