Global Public Health Leadership Program
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Develop innovative strategies to solve public health challenges
Over the recent years, the global public health landscape has experienced complex challenges and developments, including pandemics, health inequities, and technological advances. These changes are driving the need for adaptive and forward-thinking leadership that can influence policy, manage stakeholder relationships, navigate risks, and meet sustainability goals. By enhancing these capabilities, health professionals can position themselves as influential leaders who can respond effectively to the challenges of tomorrow’s public health environment.
The five- to six-month Global Public Health Leadership Program by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, delivered with support from Emeritus, is designed to provide a holistic perspective on the forces impacting public health, cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, leadership strategies, and global health policy. It leverages Harvard Chan School's renowned expertise and interdisciplinary faculty to empower you with the knowledge and skills required to become a visionary public health leader who can drive meaningful impact with improved public health outcomes.
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$4T
$360B
What you will learn
Develop and strengthen your ability to navigate and understand emergent and pressing topics, contextual shifts, opportunities, and evolving risks impacting global public health and sustainability goals
Gain a robust perspective on leveraging data to form recommendations, garner stakeholder alignment, and adjust for risks in forming and implementing decisions
Lead and manage change across stakeholders and networks
Assess the goals and priorities of international organizations as they develop approaches to balance local, regional, and global objectives that impact individuals, communities, and environments
Understand and influence strategies on varying levels of policy and political context related to public health, including topics of regulatory capacity, content, and lags
Dr. Rifat Atun, MBBS, MBA, FRCP, FRCGP, FFPH
Program curriculum
The program’s expertly curated curriculum is divided into four critical pillars and provides a multidisciplinary approach to public health, combining online and live online sessions.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how demographic and epidemiological shifts, climate change, and global health inequities shape global health outcomes. Navigate and address the complexities of global health systems, and explore emerging technologies to create innovative solutions for public health challenges.
Module 1: A Framework for Understanding Infectious Diseases, Demographic Changes, and Epidemic Patterns
Module 2: Environment and Health: Climate Change, Pollution, and Natural Disasters
Module 3: Global Health Inequities: Addressing Disparities and Data Gaps
Module 4: Global Health Systems
Module 5: AI Tools for Health Care: Strategies, Innovations, Methods, and Bias Mitigation
Enhance your data literacy to leverage data effectively for impactful health solutions and stakeholder alignment, and develop evidence-based strategies for continuous improvement.
Module 6: Health Data: Collection and Exploration
Module 7: Health Data: Modeling and Monitoring
Module 8: Evidence-Based Policy Design and Innovation
Module 9: Innovation and Strategic Change for Continuous Improvement
Learn to demonstrate strong communication, trust, and influence to be able to successfully drive change across stakeholders and networks. Engage with research and policy techniques to drive global health impact.
Module 10: Driving Impact: Research and Policy Advisory for Global Health Initiatives and Priorities
Module 11: Preparedness and Emergencies: Public Health Communication in a Complex Information Environment
Module 12: Communication and Social and Behavioral Change
Module 13: Tools, Strategies, and Technology to Engage and Influence Diverse Global Stakeholders and Networks
Delve into the complexities of global health equity and policy as well as the social and commercial determinants of health. Foster community resilience and develop strategic health advancements that balance local, regional, and global objectives.
Module 14: Social and Commercial Determinants of Health
Module 15: Global Health Security
Module 16: Frameworks for Assessing and Advocating for Policy Changes and Resiliency
Module 17: Balancing Local, Regional, and Global Strategies in Advancing Community Health
Module 18: Capstone Project
Gain Continuing Education Credits
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Global Public Health Leadership Program. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health designates this activity for 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the American Medical Association (AMA) website.
Networking event | 2 days | In person
The program concludes with a two-day in-person networking event on the Harvard Chan School campus in Boston, Massachusetts, during which you will have the opportunity to network with your peers from multiple cohorts, make lifelong connections, and benefit from the perspectives of world-renowned program faculty.
Capstone project
The capstone project presents an opportunity to identify a significant health challenge in your local community. You will develop and present a comprehensive solution informed by reflecting on your learning and the program insights. This hands-on experience empowers you to develop innovative solutions that bring positive changes to the population health and make a meaningful impact worldwide.
Who is this program for?
The Global Public Health Leadership Program is ideal for public health professionals and executives as well as for professionals in academia, research, and nonprofit organizations who aspire to lead ethical, secure, and accessible public health solutions. The program is particularly beneficial for:
Healthcare professionals and leaders who are looking to expand their expertise to make a significant impact on their patients, organizations, and communities, leading to better health outcomes and a transformative contribution to public health
Public health professionals seeking an interdisciplinary approach that helps them translate complex public health data and research into actionable policies that drive meaningful change within their communities and beyond
Researchers and professors who want to gain a perspective on the latest public health challenges and innovations and contribute to future public health initiatives and policies
Participants are required to have:
Minimum seven years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
Learning experience
Benefit from a powerful curriculum that combines innovative approaches and emerging trends in public health leadership with an application-based approach.
Gain insights from renowned Harvard Chan School faculty who bring their research and practical expertise into the program.
Experience live online sessions with faculty and the cohort success coach as well as periodic guest speaker sessions featuring industry leaders.*
Network with accomplished public health and healthcare professionals from around the world, and gain new approaches to public health leadership.
Explore effective frameworks and the latest cutting-edge technology and data tools to address public health challenges.
Learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of three to five hours of sessions and activities.
Explore real-world case studies and examples from the public health sector to elevate your public health leadership skills.
Engage in try-it activities designed to help you hone your skills and apply the learning from the program for immediate on-the-job impact.
Meet high-achieving peers, industry experts, and faculty during the two-day in-person networking event on the Harvard Chan School campus in Boston, Massachusetts.
*Live sessions are subject to confirmation
Meet the faculty
Faculty Director, Global Public Health Leadership Program; Vice Dean for Non-Degree Education and Innovation; Director, Executive and Continuing Education; Professor of Global Health Systems, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Dr. Rifat Atun is the Vice Dean for Non-Degree Education and Innovation at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is also a professor of global health systems and leads...
Other faculty
Professor of Public Health Practice, Department of Health Policy and Management Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
John E McDonough, DrPH, MPA, was the Joan H. Tisch Distinguished Fellow in Public Health at Hunter College in New York City in 2010. He has worked on the development and passa...
John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies; Chair of the Department of Environmental Health
Lecturer on Biostatistics; Co-director of the Master's Program in Health Data Science; Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Programs
Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication; Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Certificate
Upon completion of this program, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you at no additional cost upon completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
FAQs
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Program fees for Emeritus programs with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
Connect With a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Harvard Chan School delivers this program with support from Emeritus. Please direct all program-related inquiries, including questions about fees and application, to Emeritus.
Email: hph_gph@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 315 644 8402(US) / +44 1438 500075 (UK) / +65 3138 4342 (SG) / +52 55965 22758 (Latam) / +971 80 0088601090 (UAE)
Early applications are encouraged. Admissions are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible payment options available.
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