PBHLT 5520 - Public Health Perspective on Surgery in the Global Context

Understanding the link between population health and specialty/sub-specialty medical care is a critical component aspect of public health. This course uses principles of surgical care in the developing world to illustrate the integration of this type of medical practice and public health. The instructors of this course bring together expertise in the fields of surgery and public health to provide a rich educational experience that focuses on the delicate balance of individual- and population-level care.