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University of Washington Courses Led by Dr. Christopher J.L. Murray, IHME has attracted a core of talented researchers who have worked in senior-level positions at the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and in governments all over the world. Over the years, they have created the concepts that have become the foundation for global health, including the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), the global burden of disease, and effective coverage. Their work has been cited by researchers more than 32,000 times and has helped guide significant health reforms in Iran and Mexico. Throughout the school year, they teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Washington campus and at IHME in downtown Seattle. Here is a breakdown of classes for the 2009-2010 academic year. Global Health Challenges (GH415/515) - Professor Christopher J.L. Murray Introducing the principal health problems of the world's populations and the major challenges to improving health worldwide, this interdisciplinary course explores physiological, economic, social, and political factors that shape the global health landscape. An emphasis is placed on what we know about global health problems and how we know it. Population Health Measurement (GH533) - Professor Stephen Lim Aimed at PhD students, this predominantly quantitative course introduces the conceptual, methodological, and empirical basis for measuring levels of health in individuals and populations. It explains the construction of a range of different summary measures that combine information on mortality and nonfatal health outcomes, and it gives students an appreciation of the uses and limitations of different methods. Methods, Tools, and Data in Health Metrics and Evaluation (GH590B) - All IHME Faculty This intensive two-week course introduces analytical methodologies, quantitative concepts, and statistical packages applied to specific global health challenges. It also instructs students in the software used in health metrics research. Enrollment limited to PBFs and students in the HME track of the MPH. IHME Seminar (GH590C) - Professor Emmanuela Gakidou Seminars are intended to provide an opportunity for students to engage in a dialogue about the methods, results, and implications of current research. In addition, the series exposes students to the broad array of issues in completing research projects and the magnitude of work involved in producing salient results. PBF Seminar (GH592A) - Professor Emmanuela Gakidou Each week, IHME Post-Bachelor Fellows evaluate a selected journal article about a current global health issue and discuss its research design, analytical methodologies, and policy implications. Each fellow is assigned a particular seminar session and is responsible for selecting the article and leading the discussion during that weekly session. Enrollment limited to PBFs and students in the HME track of the MPH. |
