Global Public Health Institute: India

March 16-24, 2009
Bangalore, India

• Globalization and Health: Public Health Issues
  March 16-18
• Strategies for a Healthy Workforce
  March 18-20
• Field Trips in Bangalore, Mysore, Halebid, Belur and Mumbai
  March 20-24

About the Program

Global Health - India provides an opportunity for students from the United States and from India to meet together with faculty from the University of Minnesota and educational institutions in India to examine the impact of globalization on health and identify strategies that support a healthy and productive global workforce.

Course Planning Committee

Kumar Belani, MD, MS, Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health
Bobby Joseph, MD, Professor, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
William Toscano, PhD, Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Sharon Vegoe, Continuing Education Specialist, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Globalization and Health

March 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
March 17, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
March 18, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Credits: 1 graduate-level credit

Globalization has great social and scientific consequences for public health. The interplay between global stressors such as population shifts, urbanization, war, gender equity and health disparities, and the degradation of the environment, climate change and economic trends have significant effects on the health of individuals, families, communities and nations. As stated in a recent National Academy of Sciences publication (January 2009), "health problems, issues and concerns transcend national boundaries and may be best addressed by cooperative actions." This course provides a framework to consider ways international relationships and partnerships can be developed and strengthened to create, finance and deliver essential and cost-effective public health interventions.

March 16, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

9 a.m.	Registration and Hospitality
9:30 a.m.	Opening Ceremony and Welcome
10 a.m.	Globalization and Health
11 a.m.	Foundations of Public Health
12:15 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
1:30 p.m.	Health Care Administration
2:30 p.m.	Tea Break
3 p.m.	Health Issues in India
4:30 p.m.	Adjourn

March 17, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

8 a.m.	Hospitality
8:30 a.m.	Mental Health Issues
9:30 a.m.	Health Issues in India: Nutrition A Nutrition Intervention Case Study
10:30 a.m.	Tea Break
10:45 a.m.	Health Issues in India: Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases
12 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
1 p.m.	Health Issues in India: Public Health Genomics
2 p.m.	Health Issues in India: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
3 p.m.	Tea Break
3:30 p.m.	Nursing in India
4:30 p.m.	Western and Eastern Healing Traditions
5:30 p.m.	Adjourn

March 18, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

8 a.m.	Hospitality
8:30 a.m.	Children's Health in India and in the United States
9:45 a.m.	Tea Break
10 a.m.	Elder Care Models In India
11 a.m.	Bioethics for Public Health
12 p.m.	Adjourn

Strategies for a Healthy Workforce

March 18, 1:30-5 p.m.
March 19, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 20, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Credits: 1 graduate-level credit

New problems in occupational health are related to the implementation of new technologies, the use of new chemicals and materials, applications of new biotechnologies, accidents in new production systems, new infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis C, and the re-emergence of old epidemics such as tuberculosis. Increased performance demands, time pressures and the emotional workload of certain occupations (such as health care) are connected with stress symptoms and adverse health consequences. This course focuses on preventive strategies designed to eliminate or reduce hazardous agents and factors in the work environment. Case examples will highlight specific measures such as work place design, education and training efforts, monitoring and surveillance methods, and anticipatory preventive actions. Threats to the reproductive health of men and women as well as to the health of children and other vulnerable workers will be identified and strategies to protect the health and safety of these workers will be emphasized.

March 18, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

12 p.m.	Luncheon
1:30 p.m.	Climate Change and Environmental Health (William Toscano)
2:30 p.m.	Tea Break
3 p.m.	Workplace Health and Safety Issues in India (Bobby Joseph)
4 p.m.	Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace (Tobin Nelson)
5 p.m.	Adjourn

March 19, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

8 a.m.	Hospitality
8:30 a.m.	Airborne Contaminants (G. Ramachandran)
10 a.m.	Tea Break
10:15 a.m.	Toxicants and Hazardous Materials (William Toscano)
11:15 a.m.	Workplace Injuries (Debra Olson)
12:30 p.m.	Break for Lunch
1:30 p.m.	Women in the Workplace (Pat McGovern)
2:30 p.m.	Children in the Workplace
3:30 p.m.	Tea Break
3:45 p.m.	Aging Workers
5 p.m.	Adjourn

March 20, 2009 (Tentative Program Schedule)

8 a.m.	Hospitality
8:30 a.m.	Agricultural Hazards: Pesticides (William Toscano)
9:30 a.m.	(Hitachi)
10:30 a.m.	Tea Break
10:45 a.m.	The Hazards of Nanotechnology (G. Ramachandran)
12 p.m.	Adjourn

Field Trip

Credits: 1 graduate-level credit

March 20: Bangalore sightseeing
March 21-22: Day trips to Mysore, Halebid and Belur
March 23: Travel to Mumbai
March 23-24: Mumbai shopping and tour of Elephanta Caves
March 24: Evening departure for the USA

Program Arrangements

Courses will be held on the campus of St. John's Medical College, one of India's premier health care education institutions, in Bangalore, India. While Bangalore has become the science and technology center of India and home to many multinational companies, temples, shrines, palaces and gardens in the city provide insights into India's culture and history.

All students are responsible for securing travel visas and medical insurance. Consult with your primary health care provider to make sure recommended vaccinations are up to date (hepatitis A, typhoid and polio and a current tetanus vaccination). Call the travel clinic at Boynton Health Center directly at 612-625-3222 for information and/or an appointment.

In Bangalore, student dormitory housing is available on the campus of St. John's Medical College at a cost of approximately $20/night. Individual showers and toilets, towels, and bed linens are provided. A light breakfast and lunch is provided each day. Participants taking the field trip experience will return to housing on the St. John's campus after day trips to Mysore, Halebid and Belur.

To make room reservations, please download and complete the housing request form and send to M. Taylor (tayl0427@umn.edu) or mail to: GO Team, CPHEO, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, 2221 University Ave. SE #350, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or fax to 612-626-4525 no later than March 6, 2009. Billing for housing will be included on your University of Minnesota student financial account.

Registration and Fees

Each of these courses can be taken for one graduate-level credit or 15 hours of continuing education. Academic credit is offered by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. In addition to classroom sessions, students and participants will be provided with web citations for readings, instructional materials, and a light breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch each day.

A limited number of travel stipends ($1000 for each award) are available. Download the scholarship application, which must be completed and submitted by February 13, 2009. Notification of awards will be made by February 16.

Tuition and Fees for Academic Credit*

Tuition: $565/credit
University fee: $55/credit (up to 9 credits)

*These tuition rates are available to University of Minnesota School of Public Health and non-admitted students. Tuition rates and fees for other programs of study will vary and depend on student status and credit load for spring semester.

In addition to tuition, an institute fee of $185 will be charged to cover course materials, refreshment breaks and lunches for the courses on Globalization and Health and Strategies for a Healthy Workforce.

For the field trip experience, an institute fee of $635 will be charged in addition to tuition and the University fee. This fee includes ground transportation for all day trips, air transportation to Mumbai from Bangalore on March 23, hotel accommodations for Monday (March 23) evening in Mumbai, a tour of Elephantas Caves, and transportation to the Mumbai airport on Tuesday.

Register for academic credit at Onestop

If you wish to register for academic credit but are not currently an admitted as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612-626-8434 for information.

Registration for Continuing Education Hours

Registration Fee: $575/course
Register for continuing education hours

Continuing education participants will receive certificates of attendance for programs attended issued by the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota maintains permanent continuing education records.

If you have questions about registration or other program details, please contact M. Taylor at tayl0427@umn.edu or 612-626-0427.

Conveners

• University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • The School of Public Health
  • The School of Nursing
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
• Rajiv Gandhi University - Bangalore, India
  • St. John's Medical College

Collaborators

• International Medical School - Bangalore
• PSG Medical College - Coimbatore
• Health Sciences Institutions of KLE Society - Belgaum