UTIHP Student Organization creates initiatives to engage the student body & the community beyond in
Founded in 1988 by a group of medical students in response to an increasing global health interest on campus, UTIHP has grown over the years to become the largest interdisciplinary student group in the country, with members from faculties across campus.We operate entirely independent of any large organizations, non-governmental or otherwise, and are entirely student driven. Almost everything we've
03/11/2022
The Ukraine-Russia conflict has lead to a humanitarian crisis with increasing number of refugees. Many Ukrainian people are seeking for safe shelter and food. To help out in Ukraine Crisis Relief, here are 4 things to keep in mind when donating with a list of charities you can check out.
02/26/2022
Our Discovery Fund scholarship is now accepting applicants who are undergraduate students interested in conductiing international health research projects.
Deadline: March 31, 2022 11:59 pm EST Thursday
For more info, check out link in our bio!
01/14/2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed massive inequality in global healthcare, and debate over
providing third “booster” doses of the COVID-19 vaccines has exposed an even further disparity
between wealthy nations and their less wealthy counterparts.
To read more about our editorial, check out: https://www.utihp.org/post/covid-19-booster-shot-debate-exposes-global-health-inequality
By: Juliette Blais-Savoie
01/12/2022
Only five days left to apply!
Community Engagement Project (CEP) will assist students in implementing a global health initiative through financial support of up to $1,500 in project reimbursement costs and up to $1,500 in personal scholarship on an as needed-basis. UTIHP will continually work with CEP members from the time of acceptance through the project's completion in August 2022.
Application & Additional Information can be found at: https://www.utihp.org/cep
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Questions or concerns? Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible!
Deadline: Monday, January 17, 2022 @ 11:59 PM EST
12/03/2021
As final examinations are coming up, it is important to talk about managing our mental health. When thinking of mental health issues, we are often preoccupied with similar mental struggles within our community. But, we must also remember and account unresolved mental stigma due to different circumstances of individuals. Hence, mental health stigma continue to arise, especially in developing countries.
To read more about our editorial, click link in our bio!
By: Semini Baragama Jathunga
11/26/2021
Hello! Our Community Engagement Project is now here!
Open to all UofT Students, CEP was designed to assist students facing financial barriers in implementing a global health initiative through financial support/stipend of up to $3,000 CAD. Through our fellowship program, UTIHP will continually work with CEP members from the time of acceptance to implement their pitched project's completion in August 2022 in order to achieve their goals. The project may be eligible for an extension past the proposed deadline upon request by the candidate.
Application & Additional Information can be found at: https://www.utihp.org/cep
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Questions or concerns? Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible!
Deadline: January 17, 2022 @ 11:59 PM EST
Hello! Our Community Engagement Project is now here!
Open to all UofT Students, CEP was designed to assist students facing financial barriers in implementing a global health initiative through financial support/stipend of up to $3,000 CAD. Through our fellowship program, UTIHP will continually work with CEP members from the time of acceptance to implement their pitched project's completion in August 2022 in order to achieve their goals. The project may be eligible for an extension past the proposed deadline upon request by the candidate.
Application & Additional Information can be found at: https://www.utihp.org/cep
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Questions or concerns? Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible!
Deadline: January 17, 2022 @ 11:59 PM EST
11/19/2021
Antibiotic resistance has been rising over the past years mainly due to misuse of medications. Over the course of COVID-19 pandemic, antimicrobial disinfectants are extensively used and many people are misinformed about medications. Overuse of antibiotics induces bacterial mutations and evolution. Being unvaccinated also poses higher risk of microbial infection and spread. It is vital to only take antibiotics when needed and be aware of its bacterial resistance, which can be a hidden pandemic we are facing today.
11/16/2021
Lastly, meet the executive team for the HHR, OMWHO, podcast committees this school year!! (3/3)
11/16/2021
Meet the executive team for the REACH, GHE, HSPP committees this school year!! (2/3)
11/16/2021
Let’s meet the executive team for this 2021-2022 school year!! Starting with the core execs…(1/3)
11/05/2021
What are your plans this reading week? Here are 7 things you can add on your list! Hope everyone have a restful week!
