How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

What is the molecular and cellular basis of infectious diseases, and how does the immune system respond to infections? We will cover the mechanisms that enable resistance to antibiotics and how antibiotic resistance has affected different populations globally. We will explore solutions to the issue of antibiotic resistance.

What are the origins of health disparities, and what policies have been created to address them? We will cover key social, structural, economic, and political determinants of health, how health policy is made, and how health policies impact diverse populations around the world. We will also explore how advocacy can contribute to creating more equitable health systems and promoting health literacy.