This international health course was formally known as the 'Tropical Medicine Course'.
It is a two week course offered once a year as part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine Global Health Track. The first four days of the course are the Children in Disasters section of the course and the remaining six days are the Global Health section of the course.
This course prepares its participants for international experiences and future global health work. This is an intensive training course which incorporates readings, lectures, small group problem based learning exercises, technical skill sessions and a disaster simulation exercise.
Course Agenda
Click here to view the DRAFT course agenda.
Want to register for the November 2012 course?
Each year there are a limited number of slots that are open for individuals outside of the Global Health Track who wish to participate. To maximize your opportunity to attend, please register as soon as possible. Attendance for the entire course is required.
If you are interested, please see the course learning objectives, course agenda and how to register.
Please note: you are not considered registered until the Center for Global Health is in receipt of your completed registration form and payment.
External Participants
An external participant is a health professional - not a student, resident or fellow. To register,
click here.
Registration for both courses is: $1,000
Registration for Children in Disasters is: $ 600
Registration for Global Health is: $ 600
Residents and Fellows
To register, click here.
Registration for both courses is: $ 100
Registration for Children in Disasters is : $ 50
Registation for Global Health is: $ 50
University of Colorado Students
This excludes Global Health Track, School of Medicine and CHAPA students who are required to take the course. An application to participate is required before you may register. Once the application is reviewed, you will be notified of your registration status. Click here to complete the application.
Registration for both courses is: $ 50
Registration for Children in Disasters is: $ 25
Registration for Global Health is: $ 25
Learning Objectives
Children in Disasters
Students will understand what makes a disaster.
Students will recognize the components of disaster response
Students will understand the need for disaster preparedness and training
Students will learn about the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) "Pediatrics in Disaster" training program
Global Health
Students will learn to diagnose and treat major tropical diseases, including malaria, dengue, typhoid, and intestinal parasites.
- Students will learn about the major public health issues facing communities in the developing world.
Students will learn about the impact and management of TB, HIV, and chronic disease in the developing world.
Location and Parking
The two week course will be held on the Anschutz Medical Campus at the University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. Click here to download directions to the Anschutz Medical Campus.
The courses will be held in the following buildings: Education Buildings (specific locations will be posted prior to the course). Therefore, we recommend parking in the Kiowa, Julesburg and Georgetown parking lots. Once you enter each lot, park your car, go to the parking kiosk to pay and retrieve parking receipt. Place parking receipt on the dashboard of your car, face up. To locate the visitor parking lots listed above, click on the Anschutz Medical Campus Map in the left hand column of this page.
Have questions? Please contact Michelle Shiver, Program Manager, Center for Global Health at michelle.shiver@ucdenver.edu.