GlobeMed Global Health Summit – A Generational Calling: Solidarity in Global Health. April 3-5, 2008 in Evanston, IL. Featuring speakers from Partners in Health, Opportunity International, CONCERN America, Global Fund for Women, and more!

The GlobeMed Global Health Summit brings together students from universities across the country for three days of lectures, workshops, and discussions with leading professionals in the field of global health. Through various programs, the Summit enables students across GlobeMed’s network to work together to achieve a collective vision of improving global health and advancing social justice.

Summit Information

About The Summit
MissionThe 2nd Annual GlobeMed Global Health Summit will mobilize and unite members to think critically about global health issues, develop personal and professional skills for building …Read More
For GlobeMed Members
Registration Registration is now closed. All GlobeMed members are also encouraged (and expected!) to attend the "Night for Global Health" benefit dinner, which is an …Read More
Sponsors
We are very grateful to the following sponsors who have partnered with us to make the GlobeMed Global Health Summit possible: Deparment of Anthropology, Northwestern University …Read More

Presenters & Events

Solidarity In Global Health – Ed Cardoza
Ed Cardoza, VP of Development at Partners In Health, will be opening the 2008 Summit by discussing the idea of solidarity and its role in …Read More
Innovative Solutions in Global Health – Jennifer Mitrenga, Muadi Mukenge, Catherine Quinn
The purpose of the panel is to explore how three different organizations approach global health and community-based development. By learning the philosophies that drive these organizations …Read More
Responsibilities in Securing Global Health: A Multi-Sectoral Approach – Dr. Neeraj Mistry
Various actors shape global health outcomes and disparities. Improving global health now takes the collective efforts of government, the private sector, and financial institutions, among others. …Read More
The Role of Students In Global Health – Dr. Julian Atim
While in medical school at Makerere University in Uganda, Dr. Atim founded Students for Equity in Health Care, which advocates for health rights country-wide. She is …Read More
Benefit Dinner: “A Night For Global Health” & Closing Keynote by Dr. Evan Lyon
Dr. Evan Lyon will be delivering the closing keynote of the 2008 Summit at GlobeMed's "Night for Global Health" dinner. Click on the "benefit dinner" tab …Read More