UAB s Sparkman Center for Global Health 35 th Anniversary

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1 UAB s Sparkman Center for Global Health 35 th Anniversary

2 Sparkman Center for International Public Health Education (SCIPHE) Established in 1979 with Congressional Appropriation in honor of US Senator John J. Sparkman Initial mission of assisting in development of Public Health training programs in developing countries

3 MPH Programs Established by SCIPHE Dr. Juan Navia, Director Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, 1984 University of the West Indies-Mona campus in Kingston, Jamaica 1985 Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1987 Mahidol University Faculty of Public Health in Bangkok, Thailand, 1990 Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, 1992 Beijing Medical University, People's Republic of China, 1993

4 Collaborative Programs in Nutrition Dr. Jose Alvarez ( 93-97)and Dr. Charles Stephenson ( 97-99), Directors Collaboration with the International Centre for Diarrheal Diseases Research, Bangladesh (ICDDRB), 1994 Assisted in establishing Instituto Investigacion Nutricional, Lima, Peru, 1996

5 Research Training and HIV Focus Dr. Sten Vermund ( 99-06), Dr. Nalini Sathiakumar ( 06-07), Directors Established NIH Fogarty International Center training programs (AIDS International Training and Research Program in 1998 and UAB-South Asia International Training and Research in Environmental and Occupational Health in 2001) Over 120 UAB MPH trainees from 16 countries Over 360 attendees from 29 countries for Sparkman Summer Institute

6 Moses Sinkala, MBChB, MMed, MPH UAB MPH Fogarty Trainee, 1999 graduate Former Medical Director Lusaka Medical Urban Health District, Innaugural Chair of the Board of Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Former Director, Catholic Medical Mission Board (see )

7 SCGH: Educational Activities Established the following programs that are all ongoing Jamaica Field Training Course in 2001 (over 300 attendees from 28 countries to date) Collaborative training programs with Southern Institute for Appropriate Technology (2003) Contributed to establishment of William C. Gorgas Course in Clinical Tropical Diseases Medicine at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru in 1996

8 MPH Programs Established by SCGH Recent All programs established under the leadership of Dr. Sathiakumar Manipal University in Manipal, India, 2010 University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, 2010 Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, 2010 University of Kelaniya in Kelaniya (Colombo), Sri Lanka, 2011

9 New SCGH Initiatives in Jamaica Made connections during Jamaica Field Course in July 2013 Now have MOU s in place and agreements for intern placements with Coalition for Vulnerable Communities (regional advocacy and policy NGO with support centers in 3 cities in Jamaica) Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (local NGO supporting HIV care in Kingston Jamaica Ministry of Health CHARES Clinic at University Hospital Supporting skills building program (Motivational Interviewing) for caretakers and staff

10 Ongoing SCGH Initiatives in Zambia HIV NP Program (with UAB SON WHO Collaborating Center) Graduated 3 rd class in 2012; graduated tutors in 2013 Recently requested to train more than 2000 midwives in order to implement WHO B+ PMTCT scale up University of Zambia partnership for capacity building Completed planning assessment with USAID funds 2009 Medical Education Partnership Initiative ($1.7M/yr for five years) Established 8 new Masters level training programs in basic and clinical sciences Other Health Care Worker Training Initiatives 3 new Schools of Medicine in Zambia opened in since 2010 Chainama College of Health Sciences (Clinical Officers) egranary placements in 9 nursing schools Zambia SIFAT Infrastructure built in collaboration with UAB Engineers w/o Borders

11 SCGH: egranary Project What is egranary? (see ) internet in a box : web based resources scraped and placed on hard drive for access via any intranet (LAN) Now with 50M pages of content with focus on Health Care worker training and also Zambian primary and secondary school curriculum and materials Next two slides: picture of eg in trainees hands and also picture 12V version (solar powered) with tablet Zambian Ministry of Education ordered 600 eg s in Feb 2014 to be placed in all primary and secondary schools in Zambia!!!

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14 SCGH: Recent UAB Initiatives Peace Corps Programs Peace Corps Masters International Program in PH since 1987 and in 2012 program added in Education Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program in Nursing since 2008 and in 2013 programs added in Public Health, Education, and Public Administration Global Health Case Competition Global Citizenship campus wide initiative

15 SCGH Summary on 35 th Birthday We in leadership at SCGH acknowledge we are the fortunate inheritors of a great legacy and we intend to work hard to show we are worthy of carrying that legacy forward to the benefit of our collaborators, colleagues and students and ultimately to the benefit of the health of all of us.

16 2014 Education and Programmatic Initiatives Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH Deputy Director, UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health Assistant Professor, Department of Health Care Organization and Policy

17 Central Philosophies and Themes at the Center Global Citizenship Global Capacity Development Creation of International Leadership Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

18 B.S. in Public Health Track in Global Health Studies Launched in fall 2013 (August/September 2013) As of March Current Students in the B.S. Public Health 45 Global Health Students 23 Undeclared Students

19 B.S. in Public Health Track in Global Health Studies 21 Credits Required for any given Track Global Health Studies requires five (5) classes from the Center s core plus allows students to select two (2) electives, up to six (6) credits from global focused courses across campus Students also have the opportunity to attend up to two (2) Center sponsored field course.

20 B.S. in Public Health Track in Global Health Studies Course Name Topic Format Designations Fall PUH 202 Introduction to Global Health Introduction to Global Health In-Person None GHS 301 The Rise of Non-Communicable Diseases Globally CVD, Obesity, Stroke, Cancer, etc. In-Person SL GHS 302 Introduction to International Development International Development and Non Profits In-Person HC GHS 303 Food Security and Nutrition Hunger, Poverty, and Food Security In-Person SL Spring GHS 220 Global Health Service Learning Working with Communities In-Person SL, HC GHS 401 Global Communicable Disease Challenges HIV, TB, NTDs, Malaria, HPV, STDs, etc. In-Person UR GHS 402 Global Health Cases Understanding Complexity of Global Health Issues In-Person UR GHS 405 Comparative Health Systems Health Systems In Person None Summer GHS 429 SIFAT 1 Week (August) Fuel Efficient Stoves Class Field SL GHS 430 SIFAT 2 Weeks (May) Global Health Training Field SL GHS 420 Jamaica Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health Field SL, UR GHS 404 Controversies in Global Health Major Debates in Global Health Online None GHS 406 Maternal and Child Health in Africa and Asia Maternal and Child Health In-Person None

21 Certificate in Global Health Studies Fifteen (15) Credit Hour Online Certificate Program 2008: Established for professionals 2010: Opened to graduate students 2012: Revised the program and subsequently doubled the enrollment from 25 to 50+ annually

22 Certificate in Global Health Studies 2012 to 2013 Revisions Course changed from being worth two (2) credits hours each to three (3) credit hours each, adhering to the typical graduate student course format Added GHS 611: International NGO Management Approved GHS 607: Global Health and Gender for graduate students in addition to professional students Reduce the core requirement from six (6) credits to three (3) credits Established SIFAT (field experience) as a for-credit course Resurrected the Jamaica field course with revisions

23 Field Experience for Students SIFAT, Jamaica, and Service Learning GHS 629, GHS 630, GHS 429, or GHS 430 Southern Institute for Appropriate Technology (SIFAT) One (1) or Two (2) week intensive training in Lineville, Alabama Premier Global Health and Development Training Facility On campus with representatives from up to twenty (20) nations Water Filtration, International Engagement, Simulated Slum, Global Village, Hunger Banquet, Rocket Stoves, Microfinance, Cycles of Poverty

24 Field Experience for Students SIFAT, Jamaica, and Service Learning GHS 620 and GHS 420 Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health in Jamaica Ten (10) day intensive field experience in Kingston, Jamaica Hosted by instructors from the University of West Indies: Dr. Althea Bailey and Dr. Henroy Scarlett Hands on, real-world experience plus preparatory classroom and predeparture field trips Cost is subsidized by the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health

25 Field Experience for Students SIFAT, Jamaica, and Service Learning GHS 220 Global Health Service Learning Undergraduate students spend a semester working with a domestic or international partner to assist in various capacities Sample 2014 projects : One Heart: Dominican Republic Western Regional Health Authority: Jamaica United Way, Cahaba River Keepers, One Roof: USA

26 Student Groups Supported by the Center UFWH and the GHIGs Universities Fighting World Hunger Undergraduate group attended the Hunger Summit at Auburn University n 2014 Global Health Interest Groups (SOPH and SOM) Focus on building awareness of the issues faced by billions of people worldwide. Global Health Innovation Conference at Yale

27 International Internships India, Jamaica, Zambia, and Travel Funds Students who elect to complete an international internship may apply for the Dr. Moses Sinkala Travel Scholarship The Center has cultivated relationships with partners internationally; thus, students may also complete for selective placement with our partners in India, Jamaica, and Zambia International internships must comply to SOPH standards and typically include an 8-10 week stay abroad

28 Community Organizations Sparkman Scholars Community of UAB faculty who work internationally in health and development. Foundation of global scholarly work at UAB Mentor students in the Sparkman Fellows program Meet twice a year for Works-in-Progress session to solicit feedback from one another on international scholarly projects

29 Community Organizations Sparkman Fellows The Sparkman Fellows Program is intended for highly motivated and engaged students seeking to enhance their understanding of global issues in a stimulating learning environment. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage with UAB faculty in a collaborative environment outside of the classroom as well as be mentored by faculty in the Sparkman Scholars program. A list of 2014 Fellows may be viewed here

30 Community Organizations Sparkman Community Partners There are numerous organizations and individuals based in Birmingham, Alabama involved in global health or development efforts around the world. The goal of the Sparkman Community Partners and Friends program is to provide a forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing to better leverage resources and increase impact. Members will be kept abreast of seminars, activities, and endeavors hosted by the UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health. Furthermore, participants may be engaged in collaborative initiatives with faculty, staff, and students from UAB, as opportunities arise. The Sparkman Center will also host an annual gathering for participating organizations and individuals to showcase their work and share best practices.

31 Community Organizations Friends of the Sparkman Center Similar to the Sparkman Community Partners program, the Friends of the Sparkman Center program aims to engage globally minded individuals. Those living in the Birmingham area who have or intend to do any of the following within the next six months are encouraged to join: Worked or volunteered abroad Studied internationally Engaged in advocacy

32 Peace Corps Partnership Masters International Peace Corps Master s International (MI) students graduate with a unique combination of an advanced degree and two years of substantive professional experience in an international setting. The benefits of the MI program at UAB include in-state tuition rates for all MI students and a one time $1,500 scholarship. MI students can also compete for the School of Public Health funds when they apply for UAB financial aid. Additionally, the Peace Corps service fulfills the MPH internship requirement and MI students may earn three credit hours while in the Peace Corps.

33 Peace Corps Partnership Coverdell Fellows This program is available to returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who pursue graduate studies in a variety of subject areas. More than 40 universities currently participate in this program, offering financial assistance to RPCVs, and opportunities for them to use the knowledge and skills they developed during their overseas service during their graduate work as they participate in service learning projects with underserved communities. Information about this program is available at the Peace Corps website.

34 2014 Education and Programmatic Initiatives Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH Deputy Director, UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health Assistant Professor, Department of Health Care Organization and Policy