Students who begin studying global health issues start to realize how complex health challenges are in many countries. Sometimes a combined history lesson in economics, sociology, and politics provides a lot of helpful explanations for "why things are the way they are." The Center for Global Development (who does a great global health blog) has an excellent presentation about the complexity behind social and economic development. When you have some time, click here to watch the 45 minute presentation.
Congratulations! You've decided to take your career to another level and pursue a research degree. I can assure you that you've not lost your mind (however, you can email me during years 1 and 2 when you're sure you've lost your mind and I'll give you a pep talk), you've just probably come up with more questions that you cannot find answers for in the existing evidence. Even though your undergraduate self that probably did not like your introduction to research course is in shock at the moment, you've made a good choice. So at this moment you're trying to figure out where to go to study. Here's how you should choose. This is the first post in a series getting published in the Fall of 2015. Do you see yourself doing research just about all the time or maybe part of the time? Just about all of the time = You need to choose a top 25 graduate school that is designated as a Research I university. Most of your time will be spent doing research and l
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