International Health Systems Program

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our recent Strengthening Human Resources for Health program, held from May 1st to 7th. Our participants showed exceptional engagement, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout this intensive week.

The course featured in-depth lectures, robust discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, all of which were met with great appreciation. It was a privilege to facilitate such a dynamic and insightful learning experience. We are confident that the knowledge gained will have a lasting impact in the field of Human Resources in Health.

Thank you to all participants and faculty for making this program a success!

We look forward to welcoming new participants and continuing our mission to advance international health systems. The applications are currently open for two programs:

🎓 Global Perspectives on Decentralized Health System (Hybrid), August 5–9
🎓 High Quality Health Systems: Assessing Performance and Improving at Scale (In-person), October 21–25.
More information can be found here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

LAST CALL for the Strengthening Human Resources for Health Course applications, May 1–7, 2024. Read more about the program and apply on our website by April 1: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

Enrollment is now open for the 2024 cohort of our "Strengthening Human Resources for Health" program.

This academic course is structured to equip professionals in the healthcare industry with the necessary competencies and analytical tools for comprehending, evaluating, and devising effective strategies for the enhancement of human resources in the health sector.

Participants will learn from experts and peers, developing strategic plans for their organizations or countries. Emphasizing recruitment, retention, and system strengthening, the course blends financial insights with innovative strategies, applicable across public and private sectors.

Applications are open till April 1st, 2024. Read more about the program and apply on our website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health/

Next Monday, February 5, at 1 pm ET, The Studio at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presents a panel discussion on Reducing cancer risk through nutrition. The event is free and open to the public:

Reducing cancer risk through nutrition More than 18 million people around the world are diagnosed with cancer each year — and research suggests that nearly 25% of these cases could be prevented with better nutrition. But when it comes t…

🌟 We're excited to announce that Open Enrollment for our 2024 International Health Systems Program courses is now live! 🌟

Join us to deepen your understanding of global health dynamics and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact. Our courses are designed by leading health experts, blending theory with practical insights to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in international health.

✅ What We Offer:

Comprehensive courses covering key areas of international health.
Networking opportunities with professionals from around the world.
Access to cutting-edge research and case studies.

Find more details and apply on our website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

Applications are open for our High Quality Health Systems course in October. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2023. Read more about the program and apply on the IHSP website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/high-quality-health-systems-assessing-performance-and-improving-at-scale/

Free virtual event:
The Department of Epidemiology is proud to announce the dissertation defense of PhD candidate
David Rémy Bellamy
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Beam
Tuesday May 2, 2023 3:00pm | Kresge G3 & zoom
Dissertation Title:
What’s missing from machine learning for medicine?
New methods for causal effect estimation and representation learning from EHR data
All are welcome to attend!
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Password: Spring (edited)

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LAST CALL to apply for Strengthening Human Resources for Health Course, June 12–18, 2023. Applications are due April 30. Read more and apply here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/

We are happy to share a free Harvard Countway Library event on Tuesday, May 2nd 4pm–5:30pm ET:
Longwood Author Series: The AI Revolution in Medicine. Link to register:

Longwood Author Series: The AI Revolution in Medicine The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond Join us for a special Author Series event with the authors of The AI Revolution in Medicine, followed by a reception and book...

This June, join us for the "Strengthening Human Resources for Health" course on the Harvard campus in Boston. Our team is happy the program is returning to an in-person format, and we look forward to hosting a new cohort of students joining us this summer!

The application deadline is April 30th, and we have special group rates. Read more about the course on the program website, and let us know if you have any questions. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/

Next week on Thursday, March 23, the IHSP former director Thomas J. Bossert will moderate a panel "Decentralization and Outcomes: Has Decentralization Improved Health in Latin America?" Read more about the event and register for in-person or virtual session on the event page:

Decentralization and Outcomes: Has Decentralization Improved Health in Latin America? This event will be hybrid and speakers will appear via Zoom. To register for the in-person session, click here. To register for the virtual session, click here.

Happy Friday! Next week we'll be posting our Strengthening Human Resources for Health course brochure and flyer but you can read more about the course and apply for the program on the IHSP website. The class will meet in person on Harvard campus in June 2023 for a one-week intensive program. Reach out with questions and find more details here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/strengthening-human-resources-for-health-and-implications-for-pandemic-planning/

We are closing registration for Making Decentralization Work course this week (applications are due March 1st). And we still have a couple of spots available.

Reach out to learn more: [email protected] and apply on the program website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/making-decentralization-work/

We are happy to invite you to join us on LinkedIn. We'll be posting updates, new programs, and share news about IHSP there. We hope to make our page a place to connect for health managers, policymakers, program students, and public health enthusiasts.

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Exciting news! The Making Decentralization Work course is starting on April 4th, 2023. Meet the course director–Dr. Thomas Bossert and get to know him by reading some of his quotes about the program he has been teaching for many years!

There was an exciting talk about healthcare success in Costa Rica over the past years. It is definitely worth watching!

Inside Costa Rica’s healthcare success story Average life expectancy in Costa Rica has steadily increased, from 55 years in 1950 to 81 years today — far outpacing the U.S. Even more notable: the country has achieved this success while spendin…

Care Costs More in Consolidated Health Systems Promise of quality increase, price drop for comparable services not realized, study shows

We are offering "Making Decentralization Work" course online this April.
Application deadline is March 1st and there is a special rate for early registration.
Please reach out with any questions: [email protected]

Dear friends,

We are excited to announce our programming for 2023. This year, we will be offering three courses for open enrollment. We will be happy to see you and your colleagues joining us on campus and online. Here are the courses and the dates:

Making Decentralization Work (online)
April 4–20, 2023
Application deadline: March 1, 2023

Strengthening Human Resources for Health (in person)
June 12–16, 2023
Application deadline: May 10, 2023

High-Quality Health Systems: Assessing Performance and Improving at Scale (in person)
October 23–27, 2023
Application deadline: September 8, 2023

We offer special rates for groups and early applicants. You can read more about the courses on our website (link in the first comment). With more questions, please reach out to [email protected]

We are excited to share our upcoming courses for 2022.

Apply early for up to $500 off tuition!

Group Discounts are also available

For more information on each course visit our webpage: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/trainings-and-short-courses/

EXTENDED DEADLINE! There is still time to sign up for our last course of the year, Improving the Quality of Health Services and Implications for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/training/improving-the-quality-of-health-services/

MAKING DECENTRALIZATION WORK: Participants in this July’s Making Decentralization Course were able to work closely to address questions and concerns they had around decentralization issues in their own health systems. At the end of the two week course participants were able to apply the information they learned in their final project presentations.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/training/

Training, Short Courses

In April, PAHO sent participants from eight Caribbean countries to attend the International Health Systems Program online course, Strengthening Human Resources for Health and Implications for Pandemic Planning. Our very own GHP alum, Leah-Mari Richards, joined fellow health care professionals to address the questions: How should we plan for human resources needs for epidemics and pandemics? How can pandemics like COVID-19 be included in strategic planning for HRH? How do we continue to prioritize human resources development in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals1 (SDGs) and achieving Universal Health Coverage? The co-directors for this two-week course were Tom Bossert and Diana Bowser. Course administrators were Betty McNally and Sonja Luvara.

Join us for our next course! https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/training/

We are thinking of you during these uncertain times. COVID-19 continues to challenge our health and our way of living; but it does not mean you are restricted from studying, learning, and sharing knowledge.

Why not combine working from home with learning from home?

Strengthening Human Resources for Health and Implications for Pandemic Planning
Online Location: Boston, MA, USA April 13 – 23, 2021
Application Deadline: March 30, 2021

Making Decentralization Work: Policy and Management Issues and Implications of COVID-19
Online location: Boston, MA, USA July 13 – 23, 2021
Application Deadline: June 15, 2021

Improving the Quality of Health Services and Implications for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Boston, MA, USA October 4 – 14, 2021
Scheduled as on-campus learning and will be moved to online learning if campus remains closed.
Application Deadline: August 4, 2021

Training, Short Courses Training International Health Systems Program’s mission in its training program is to strengthen the capacity of health system practitioners from middle and lower income countries to improve …

MAKING DECENTRALIZATION WORK: POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19

July 13 – 23, 2021 – Online Program

Application Deadline May 15, 2021

Purpose
Is decentralization good for improving the performance of a health system? This is a recurrent issue debated in many countries and made even more important during the COVID-19 outbreak, as different levels of government try to rapidly respond to the crisis. This course introduces new ways to think about decentralization and to design it so that it improves the performance of a health system. Based on on-going research and consulting, the course addresses both policy and management issues related to designing, implementing and managing a decentralization transition. Topics include: financial options, human resources implications, strategic planning, political feasibility, leadership and organizational change, quality management, and negotiation and conflict resolution. Experienced Harvard faculty members have developed this eight-day (over two weeks) comprehensive workshop to better equip policy makers and managers to meet the challenges of decentralization–now even more relevant in the age of COVID and other potential outbreaks. The first week will address the policy level process while the second week will focus on enhancing management skills in the context of decentralization.

The focus of the course is on middle- and lower-income countries; but examples and experience gained in the United States, as well from all over the world, will be used.

Click Here for More Information: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/international-health-systems-program/training/making-decentralization-work-tools-for-health-policy-makers-and-managers/

Making Decentralization Work: Policy and Management Issues and Implications of COVID-19 Making Decentralization Work: Policy and Management Issues And Implications of COVID-19 June 15-25, 2021 Online Program Application Deadline: May 15, 2021 Download an application (Microsoft Word D…