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Basic & Social Science experts will discuss unique challenges of research in their diverse disciplines & the complexity of conducting research in global settings. Sessions will include a dialogue between disciplinary experts on the similarities & differences in their adaptation of methodology in the conduct of culturally sensitive global research. A novel feature of this educational experience will be an extensive discussion & focus on the cultural and ethical challenges of conducting research in resource-poor settings. Students may choose to focus on Basic Sciences or Clinical/Behavioral/Social Sciences in this course. The two week workshop will be followed by a presentation of ideas developed through group work.

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This unique seminar offers an exciting opportunity to explore the intimate link between culture & health along with colleagues from the US.

You will have the experience of working with US & Indian faculty experts from a premier Institute to understand the health challenges of a fast globalizing traditional culture & community. You will glimpse the juxtaposition of tradition & progress that characterizes much of the new global world manifested in one of India's best tourist places. For the Certificate Course in Global Health, over a 15 day period you will have the opportunity to explore cultural, social & behavioral influences on health and the challenge of adapting research methodology to diverse global contexts. Sessions will include a dialogue between disciplinary

Certificate Course in Global Health

BITS - Pilani Hyderabad Campus

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Date: 3rd to 13th January 2018

Venue: BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Highlights of the Course Experience

Spend 10 days of instructive and experiential learning

at BITS, to understand health in a global and local context

Learn about the global health research challenges in

India, and the impact globalization has on the country

Earn 3 credits of course work (which can also be

applied toward the 12-credit certificate in Global Health)

Study with faculty from PACE University, BITS–

Pilani and other renowned institutions

Learn with students from the United States and India

on diverse research methodologies, the challenge of

adapting research to diverse cultural and global health

settings, basic statistical techniques and developing

research projects that can then be executed in your own

professional settings

Why Global Health? Global Health focuses on the international aspects of disease transmission, diagnosis, treatment, policy, and prevention. It looks at health in a broader perspective.

Who can attend? Students and graduates from Biological Sciences, Public health, Economics, Social Sciences, Medical professionals, Healthcare managers, Community health workers, Clinicians, Lawyers, Researchers and Government employees.

How to register? Mail a scanned copy of the completed registration form to the Course Director in India:

Dr. Suman Kapur at wsgh1213@gmail.com

Registration Details:

International Participants

Registration: 600USD with taxes *Boarding /Lodging: 30 USD/day

National Participants

Early bird registrations a. Registration: 3500 (Student) 5000 (Academician) 8000

(Industry) INR + 18% GST

*Boarding/Lodging (single guest house) 30000 INR or

**Boarding/Lodging (twin guest house) 25000 INR or

*** Boarding/Lodging (Triple guest house) 17500 INR

****Boarding/Lodging (Student hostel) 15000 INR Late Registration

a. Registration: 4000 (student) 7000 (Academician) 10000

(Industry) INR with #Boarding /Lodging 25000/17500/15000 INR *Single accommodation and meals for 10 days

**Twin accommodation and meals for 10 days ***Triple accommodation and meals for 10 days**** Student hostel

accommodation and meals for 10days #As per availability

Group Discounts available on 3-5 registrations:

Contact: Dr. Suman Kapur: wsgh1213@gmail.com

Registration Form

Name of the Institute:

Type of registration: Individual/Group

Name of the participant(s):

Address:

Phone: Email:

Registration fee details:

1. Details for DD

Drawn in favor of Director, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

DD No. Drawn on:

Date:

OR

2. Details for wire transfer

Beneficiary: Director Account no: 62013596336

Bank: SBH, Hyderabad IFSC code: SBIN0021092

Signature

When it comes to Global Health, there is no

'THEM'… Only 'US'. -Global Health Council

Most recent initiative: Millennium Development Goals

Our Patrons Dr. Souvik Bhattacharya, Vice Chancellor, BITS

Dr. G. Sundar, Director, BITS, Hyderabad Campus

Dr. Nira Hermann, Provost and Executive Vice

President, Academic Affairs, Pace Univ., New York Why attend? Rather than looking at the challenges that people face

by region, one can learn to identify challenges that can

be tackled on a global level. Work with partners that

can help to effect change globally, and then scale

solutions to a local level.

WIGH 2018 Theme Biomedicine & Biopsychosocial Spiritual

Perspectives on Prevention

Venue: BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Dates: 3rd to 12th January 2018

Important Dates for Registration

Early Bird: 15.12.2017 (Avail 30% discount)

Last date: 31.12.2017

Late/Spot Registration: 02.01.2018

Course Coordinators

Dr. Suman Kapur, BITS - Pilani, Hyderabad Dr. Sonia Suchday, PACE University, New York

Biomedicine and Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Perspectives on Disease

Prevention