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Academics

Interdisciplinary Biology Track: Global and Public Health

Provides a cross-cutting education through coursework and research in the biology of disease, as well as economic and social factors influencing health outcomes worldwide. Coursework offered in Paris is particularly suited for this track.

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Metcalf Internships and Career Exploration Opportunities

    Students intern with domestic and international employer partners and organizations including non-profits, public health research institutions, and multilateral where they gain experience and exposure to roles and organizations leading efforts in global and public health.  University of Chicago internship hosts have included:

    • Oxam America
    • DataKind
    • Women in Global Health
    • African Federation for Emergency Medicine
    • LIRNEAsia
    • Save the Children
    • Aajimatics
    • NYC Health + Hospitals
    • United Nations Population Fund
    • mWater
    • SUDU Salone
    • DataKind
    • Every Infant Matters
    • La Ruche Health
    • Watsi

    Career exploration programs and events have allowed students to engage with alumni and employers to inform their career paths, build their professional networks, and learn about potential future opportunities of interest.  Through panels and info sessions, local site visits in Chicago, and career exploration treks to exciting cities such as New York, Washington D.C, and Accra, Ghana, UChicago students gain exposure to biological sciences employers, career paths, and opportunities.  Employer hosts and alumni speakers have included:

    • USAID
    • PAHO/WHO
    • Oxfam
    • World Bank
    • Population Services International
    • Lumiere Health International
    • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
    • HealthRight International
    • ArchiveGlobal
    • Amref Health
    • mPedigree
    • Ghana National Blood Serivce
    • Project Maji
    • Accra Regional Health Directorate

Global and Public Health Opportunities

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Winter Quarter Study Abroad in Paris: Global Health

The Global Health in Paris program will feature a sequence of three courses focused on the biology and epidemiology of infectious diseases and cancer, and the broader social, political, and economic forces that shape global health issues. 

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Summer Fellowship and Research Opportunities

Explore research and fellowship opportunities including the The Center for Global Health Summer Research Fellowship and BSCD Summer Innovation Fellowships in Public Health. 

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Career Advancement

Global Health Careers and Careers in Biological Sciences

Career Advancement provides opportunities to explore global and public health career pathways, network with alumni, and engage with employers through treks, programs, and internships.  Schedule an appointment on Handshake to learn more! 

Contact Dr. Kathleen Beavis, Director of the Interdisciplinary Track in Global and Public Health

Email: kbeavis@bsd.uchicago.edu