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October 2018
USAID Global Health Mini-University
The Global Health Mini-University (Mini-U) is an annual day-long learning forum for Global Health professionals and students. The Mini-U offers a variety of innovative sessions highlighting evidence-based best practices and state-of-the-art information. The Mini-U is a collaborative production of The USAID Bureau for Global Health and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Find out more »November 2018
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY: RULES OF THE ROAD FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES 2.0
A 2-Day Workshop COURSE OBJECTIVES | YOU WILL: • Learn about the standards required for health, safety, and security for those working overseas in an increasingly insecure international environment • Understand the most relevant health, safety, and security measures that global health staff and students need for working, traveling, and living overseas • Understand the steps needed to implement health, safety, and security protocols for students, staff, and volunteers prior to their travel • Explore security challenges through small group…
Find out more »January 2019
GHI Exploration in Global Health Grant Open Studio
Information Session for grant application submission & Discussion with GHI Research Team Workshop Location: Cardiology Learning Center (next to Cardiology Clinic), Floor 3, Main – Room M3102 - Children's National An Open Studio workshop is scheduled to answer questions, assist with formulation of successful proposals, and stimulate partnerships across the institution. This will be an informal discussion facilitated by members of the Global Health Initiative and is designed as a place where those considering applying for the award can discuss…
Find out more »GHI Exploration in Global Health Grant – Open Studio Session
Open Studio Workshop / Discussion with GHI Research Team Location: Cardiology Learning Center (next to Cardiology Clinic), Floor 3, Main – Room M3102 - Children's National An Open Studio workshop is scheduled to answer questions, assist with formulation of successful proposals, and stimulate partnerships across the institution. This will be an informal discussion facilitated by members of the Global Health Initiative and is designed as a place where those considering applying for the award can discuss their plans and seek feedback…
Find out more »March 2019
Introduction to Global Child Health Course
For full course schedule: CNHS Global Child Health Course Schedule - Mar 11-15_FINAL
Find out more »Special Global Health Grand Rounds: Immigration as seen from the Border: Stories from the Frontlines
Sponsored by Children’s Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI) and Global Health Initiative (GHI) Featured Speaker: Marsha Griffin, MD, Professor of Pediatrics; Director of the Division of Child and Family Health and the Community for Children program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Dr. Griffin has spent the last ten years writing and speaking both nationally and internationally about her concerns for the trauma inflicted on the children living along the border, as well as those children…
Find out more »9th Annual Research and Education Week
Each year, the Children's Research Institute hosts Research and Education Week to celebrate the scholarly achievements of our community and showcase the research and education programs at Children's National. The week highlights the appreciation and application of a foundational principle of medicine: honoring the promise to personalize and humanize research, treatment, and care. Click here to submit your abstract! We encourage everyone engaged in basic and translational research, clinical research, community research, education and training development, and quality improvement to…
Find out more »April 2019
Think Before You Blink: Using Mindful Reflection to Slow Down and Think Deeply
Featured Speaker: Margaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD, Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences, George Washington University In a busy day, medical professionals can rely on pattern recognition and heuristics to make quick decisions. While these techniques are often effective, they can be inherently biased. In her lecture, Margaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD, argues for why we should slow down to think and reflect. She opens by providing an overview of…
Find out more »October 2024
Fall 2024: Global Child Health Course
Join us at the Global Child Health Course to learn about foundational global health topics and principles with a dynamic line-up of presenters!
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