World Health Week events offer global perspectives
by Lisa Peper
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing Committee on International Medical Education has planned a weeklong lecture series to bring attention to international health issues. The World Health Week events bring together speakers from around the globe to share their unique perspectives on the challenges facing the global health community. All events are open to the public and will take place at noon in 208 Light Hall, unless otherwise specified.
Monday, March 21
“Reproductive Health: Comparative Issues Around the World,” Alfred W. Brann Jr., M.D., professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, director, WHO/Collaborating Center in Reproductive Health.
Monday, March 21, 4 p.m. Room 155, Nursing School Annex
“Child Soldiers: What Happens When They Grow Up?” Neil Boothby, Ed.D., professor of Clinical Population and Family Health, director, Program on Forced Migration and Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Tuesday, March 22
“After the Flood: The Psychological Consequences of the Tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia, ” Neil Boothby, Ed.D., professor of Clinical Population and Family Health, director, Program on Forced Migration and Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Wednesday, March 23
“Emergency-Phase Nutritional Rehabilitation and Medical Care in West Darfur, Sudan,” Johnathon Spector, M.D., Doctors Without Borders (MSF) USA.
Thursday, March 24
“Health Care in Transition: The Republic of Serbia,” Snezana Simic, M.D., professor of Public Health, Belgrade Universitym, adviser to the Serbian Minister of Health.