The training, resources, and networks essential for global health leaders to develop and oversee effective, impactful, and equitable healthcare programs.
The Global Health Delivery Intensive (GHDI) is a non-degree program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) that takes place virtually each July. Participants take three courses, which are also part of the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery (MMSc-GHD) degree program offered by Harvard Medical School. The 2025 edition of the program will be conducted remotely.
Program Structure and Learning Goals
Participants are trained to design and manage programs that enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. The program seeks to formalize the study of healthcare delivery and foster collaboration among educators, researchers, stakeholders, and practitioners, while also strengthening skills and capacity. Graduates will join a group of health professionals equipped to provide value-based healthcare in their respective environments.
Target Audience
The GHDI program is designed for mid-career health professionals looking to gain expertise in healthcare delivery concepts and skills. Applicants should have a proven dedication to health and experience in health organizations, with a strong background in healthcare or a related field. Practitioners, policy leaders, and administrators are ideal candidates. International applicants are encouraged to apply, while current undergraduate students are not eligible to participate.
Course Structure and Mentorship
The GHDI program includes three core courses, along with additional materials provided over the three-week duration. Classes are conducted synchronously, and students are required to attend sessions Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 1 PM EDT (GMT-4).
Course Offerings
- Introduction to Global Health Care Delivery (GHP532): This course immerses students in the analysis of real-world case studies focused on efforts to improve healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings, while exploring principles and frameworks for designing effective global health interventions. (2.5 credits)
- Epidemiological Methods for Global Health (ID505): This course introduces students to basic epidemiology and biostatistics, using global health-related problem sets to apply the concepts. (2.5 credits)
- Management Practices in Health Care Delivery (GHP555): This course covers essential principles of organizational behavior, strategy, operations management, leadership, and financial accounting, all relevant to managing global health programs. (1.25 credits)
Along with these courses, the program provides mentoring opportunities and aims to foster a sense of community among students, supporting long-term career development.
Key Areas of Focus
- Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- Demand Generation
- Digital Tools
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Prediction and Scenario Planning
- Epidemiological Methods
- Financial Analysis
Important Dates for Global Health Delivery Intensive (GHDI) program
- October 2024: Applications for GHDI are available through SOPHAS Express.
- 15 February 2025: Application deadline.
- Late March 2025: Acceptance letters are sent to applicants.
- 15 April 2025: Acceptance survey and tuition deposit due.
- 7 July 2025: Orientation.
- 8 July 2025: Classes begin.
- 25 July 2025: Classes end.
Application Requirements
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose (up to one page or 500 words) outlining your reasons for wanting to attend the program, your professional goals, and how you believe the program will benefit you
- Two (2) letters of reference or evaluations from professors and/or employers who know you well
- Unofficial transcript(s) from your most recent post-secondary degree
- English proficiency test, if applicable. If your degree was not earned at an institution where English was the language of instruction, you must submit one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo.
- Application fee ($60 USD)
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