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Global Health Case Competition
What is the Vanderbilt Global Health Case Competition?
The annual case competition is organized by the VIGH Student Advisory Council and is designed to engage students in real-world global health challenges by introducing them to diverse factors that impact decision-making.
The goal of the case competition is to foster critical analysis and thoughtful action. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from across the university participate in multidisciplinary, multi-school teams and tackle a real-life global health-related case and work together to develop an innovative solution.
The case may involve issues such as health care policy, public health implementation and planning, business partnership and investment, medical research, logistics management, faith and cultural understanding, and international law. There is no right or wrong solution, and no prior knowledge of the case topic is required. Participants do not need to have a background in medicine or health. People from all disciplines bring their different perspectives and expertise to address a complex problem within proposed budgetary constraints.
After two days of research and preparation, teams present their case analysis and recommendations to a panel of expert judges and audience members. The winning team represents Vanderbilt University at the annual Emory International Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta, GA.
The competition is the an initiative of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) Student Advisory Council (SAC) and is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all areas of study.
Who Can Participate?
Teams are composed of four to six students from three or more Vanderbilt schools. Students may register as an individual, partial team, or full team provided that three or more Vanderbilt schools are represented.
Awards
The winning team will represent Vanderbilt University at the Emory Global Health Case Competition on Saturday, March 23, 2013, where participants have the chance to win up to $6,000 in cash awards.
Registration
Registration for the 2013 Global Health Case Competition has closed. For additional information, please contact vigh.sac@gmail.com.
Spring 2013 courses offering extra credit to students who participate in the Case Competition include:
- Foundations of Global Health (MHS 305 / PUBH 5542)
- Foundational Skills in Global Health (MHS 306 / PUBH 5541)
- Health Services Administration: Leadership and Management in Global Health (PUBH 5540)
Dates and Event Information
Thursday, January 31 |
Case Competition registration closes |
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Wednesday, February 13 |
Case Competition Kick-off Reception and Case Reveal |
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Saturday, February 16 |
Case Competition Presentations and Awards 12 p.m. Light Hall, North Lobby After two days of research and preparation, each team will present their case analysis and recommendations to a panel of expert judges and audience members. Awards and reception to follow. |
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Saturday, March 23 |
2013 International Emory Global Health Case Competition
Atlanta, GA |
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