The inaugural UAB Global Health Symposium was held September 28-29, bringing together a diverse group of health care workers from around the world to discuss equity in global health.
UAB has engaged in global health over the past four decades, with partners in more than 50 countries across various academic disciplines. The event was held with the belief that there is a need to reduce global health disparities through new, fairer approaches that bridge gaps in health and resources between countries. The success of this aim depends on changing outdated methods, promoting equality, respect, and mutual benefits in partnerships to address shared goals.
The two-day hybrid symposium served as a platform for discussing the most effective strategies in global health partnerships, encouraging research, training, service, and capacity-building collaborations. The event also provided a setting for participants to engage in discussions to enhance and fortify existing partnerships, and connect to establish new partnerships.
The event was hosted by the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health (UAB Heersink School of Medicine), Sparkman Center for Global Health (UAB School of Public Health), PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for International Nursing (UAB School of Nursing), Center for Social Justice, Institute for Human Rights (UAB College of Arts and Sciences), UAB Graduate School & Global Affairs, UAB School of Health Professions, Africa Health Research Institute, and Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia. A number of additional UAB units came together as sponsors of the event to support the event's mission.
The agenda was full, with a wide variety of topics focusing on different aspects of equity in collaborative global health endeavors encompassing education, research, and practice. The livestream recordings of the sessions are available for viewing.
Day One
Day One: Main session and Hamilton break out sessions*
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Keynote: Principles of Equitable Partnerships in Global Health
COVID-19 Pandemic Lessons Learned for Global Health Partnerships and Practice
Optimizing the Administrative Environment for Equitable Global Health
Telehealth and Other Technology for Equitable Global Health
Equitable Global Health Research, Educational, and Service Programs in Practice
The Articulation of Equity in Global Health Education and Training
- Session 1: Pedagogical Tools and Strategies for Articulating Equity in Global Health Courses and Seminars
- Session 2: Future Generation of Global Health Researchers: Training and Capacity Building through Equitable and Sustainable Partnerships, Pt. 1
*Note: This video has chapters. Skim through to find a particular presentation or session and find details in the caption.
Day One: Continued Hamilton break out session
Continuation of The Articulation of Equity in Global Health Education and Training
Day One: Skipwith break out session
Healthcare Workforce Development through Partnerships: Experience from the Americas
Day Two
Day Two: Main session and Hamilton break out sessions*
Welcome and Introduction of the Dr. Michael Saag Lecture
Keynote: Saag Lecture, Personal Reflections on Global Health Insights, Partnerships and Reciprocal Innovation
Implementation Science for Equity in Global Health, Diversity, Inclusion, and Gender Equity in Global Health Leadership
Community Engagement and Working with Grassroots Organizations
How do Funding Agencies Promote Equity in Global Health Funding?
Surgery Engagement in Global Health: Reflecting on the Past, Empowering the Present, and Envisioning the Future at UAB Partnerships
- Session 1: Long-term Pediatric Neurosurgery Partnerships: From Foundations to Sustainability
- Session 2. Enhancing Education in Partnerships: Integrating Global Health Into Surgical Curricula, Pt. 1
*Note: This video has chapters. Skim through to find a particular presentation or session and find details in the caption.
Day Two: Continued Hamilton break out sessions*
Continuation of Surgery Engagement in Global Health: Reflecting on the Past, Empowering the Present, and Envisioning the Future at UAB Partnerships
- Session 2: Enhancing Education in Partnerships: Integrating Global Health Into Surgical Curricula, Pt. 2
- Session 3: What the Future Holds: Best Practices and Tools for Global Surgery Partnerships
- Session 4. The Role of Global Surgery in Prevention: Leveraging Systemic Inequities by Enhancing Prevention Strategies
*Note: This video has chapters. Skim through to find a particular presentation or session and find details in the caption.
Day Two: Skipwith break out session
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