Public Health
From Sweden to Switzerland, Europe has faced a dramatic rise in migration, with each country responding differently to the challenges and opportunities that this situation presents to the healthcare systems.
The complex relationship between migration and existing healthcare structures is an ongoing challenge across Europe. Through contemporary case studies, investigate migrants’ health needs and evaluate their access to care.
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
It's a good fit if you study:
- Public Health
- Political Science
- Pre-Medicine/Health Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
CORE COURSE
Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights
Fall/Spring, 3 Credits
Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and economic migrants, are voluntarily or involuntarily moving to new locations, such as Sweden. Upon arrival, some may be suffering from tuberculosis, HIV, or other diseases rarely occurring in the host country. This course addresses the health status and care needs as well as the legal, financial, and cultural barriers to accessing treatment faced by the migrant population. Through contemporary case studies, you analyze the relationship between migrant health needs and the existing healthcare structure.
Week-Long Study Tour: Geneva
Core Course Week: Sweden
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