International Health Systems Program

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our recent Strengthening Human Resources for Health program, held from May 1st to 7th. Our participants showed exceptional engagement, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout this intensive week.

The course featured in-depth lectures, robust discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, all of which were met with great appreciation. It was a privilege to facilitate such a dynamic and insightful learning experience. We are confident that the knowledge gained will have a lasting impact in the field of Human Resources in Health.

Thank you to all participants and faculty for making this program a success!

We look forward to welcoming new participants and continuing our mission to advance international health systems. The applications are currently open for two programs:

🎓 Global Perspectives on Decentralized Health System (Hybrid), August 5–9
🎓 High Quality Health Systems: Assessing Performance and Improving at Scale (In-person), October 21–25.
More information can be found here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

LAST CALL for the Strengthening Human Resources for Health Course applications, May 1–7, 2024. Read more about the program and apply on our website by April 1: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

Enrollment is now open for the 2024 cohort of our "Strengthening Human Resources for Health" program.

This academic course is structured to equip professionals in the healthcare industry with the necessary competencies and analytical tools for comprehending, evaluating, and devising effective strategies for the enhancement of human resources in the health sector.

Participants will learn from experts and peers, developing strategic plans for their organizations or countries. Emphasizing recruitment, retention, and system strengthening, the course blends financial insights with innovative strategies, applicable across public and private sectors.

Applications are open till April 1st, 2024. Read more about the program and apply on our website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health/

Next Monday, February 5, at 1 pm ET, The Studio at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents a panel discussion on Reducing cancer risk through nutrition. The event is free and open to the public:

Reducing cancer risk through nutrition More than 18 million people around the world are diagnosed with cancer each year — and research suggests that nearly 25% of these cases could be prevented with better nutrition. But when it comes t…

🌟 We're excited to announce that Open Enrollment for our 2024 International Health Systems Program courses is now live! 🌟

Join us to deepen your understanding of global health dynamics and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact. Our courses are designed by leading health experts, blending theory with practical insights to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in international health.

✅ What We Offer:

Comprehensive courses covering key areas of international health.
Networking opportunities with professionals from around the world.
Access to cutting-edge research and case studies.

Find more details and apply on our website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

Applications are open for our High Quality Health Systems course in October. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2023. Read more about the program and apply on the IHSP website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/high-quality-health-systems-assessing-performance-and-improving-at-scale/

Free virtual event:
The Department of Epidemiology is proud to announce the dissertation defense of PhD candidate
David Rémy Bellamy
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Beam
Tuesday May 2, 2023 3:00pm | Kresge G3 & zoom
Dissertation Title:
What’s missing from machine learning for medicine?
New methods for causal effect estimation and representation learning from EHR data
All are welcome to attend!
https://harvard.zoom.us/j/97287517909?pwd=d04zQ1pKc2tIdjBsRXQwMWhib2M0QT09
Password: Spring (edited)

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LAST CALL to apply for Strengthening Human Resources for Health Course, June 12–18, 2023. Applications are due April 30. Read more and apply here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/

We are happy to share a free Harvard Countway Library event on Tuesday, May 2nd 4pm–5:30pm ET:
Longwood Author Series: The AI Revolution in Medicine. Link to register:

Longwood Author Series: The AI Revolution in Medicine The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond Join us for a special Author Series event with the authors of The AI Revolution in Medicine, followed by a reception and book...

This June, join us for the "Strengthening Human Resources for Health" course on the Harvard campus in Boston. Our team is happy the program is returning to an in-person format, and we look forward to hosting a new cohort of students joining us this summer!

The application deadline is April 30th, and we have special group rates. Read more about the course on the program website, and let us know if you have any questions. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/

Next week on Thursday, March 23, the IHSP former director Thomas J. Bossert will moderate a panel "Decentralization and Outcomes: Has Decentralization Improved Health in Latin America?" Read more about the event and register for in-person or virtual session on the event page:

Decentralization and Outcomes: Has Decentralization Improved Health in Latin America? This event will be hybrid and speakers will appear via Zoom. To register for the in-person session, click here. To register for the virtual session, click here.

Happy Friday! Next week we'll be posting our Strengthening Human Resources for Health course brochure and flyer but you can read more about the course and apply for the program on the IHSP website. The class will meet in person on Harvard campus in June 2023 for a one-week intensive program. Reach out with questions and find more details here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/