The Global Health and Humanitarian Medicine (GHHM) course is designed to equip medical doctors with the medical knowledge and skills required to work in resource constrained and/or humanitarian intervention settings. Organised by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), it is a part time, online, blended learning course. It will provide up-to-date teaching and guidance on key areas in clinical infectious diseases, global public health, non-communicable diseases and mental health, women’s and child health and humanitarian intervention medicine. Teaching will be delivered by clinicians and colleagues from academic institutions and international organisations (including MSF) across the globe.
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The GHHM course will also prepare students to take the Diploma in Global Health (DGH) examination, organised by The Royal College of Physicians (RCP), UK. The DGH is a brand-new diploma, developed collaboratively by GHHM and the RCP. GHHM also prepares students to take other postgraduate exams such as the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene examination. Find out more about the Diploma in Global Health here: https://www.rcp. ac.uk/events-and-education/education-and-learning/exams[1]and-assessment/diploma-in-global-health
Who is the course for?
The GHHM course is designed for medical doctors who hold a primary medical qualification (MBBS, MB ChB, or its equivalent) from a recognised medical school in any country and a minimum of two years of post-internship clinical work experience. While we welcome applications from qualified medical doctors from all countries, we prioritise applications from those who intend to work, or are already working in, resource constrained settings through MSF, Ministries of Health, or other health care providers or medical humanitarian organisations.
Last updated on 12 April 2025
