Inaugural Zambia Research Development and Ethics (ZIRDE) Workshop held in Lusaka
April 30, 2024
By Perfect Shankalala, UNZA Training CoordinatorIn February 2024, the University of Zambia and the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) hosted the inaugural "Zambia Institute for Research Development and Ethics (ZIRDE) workshop" for eight fellows at Chaminuka Lodge in the Chongwe District of Lusaka.
2024 Vermund Global Health Achievement Award
April 30, 2024
Dr. Sten H. Vermund was the founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH). The Sten H. Vermund Awards for Excellence in Global Health recognize Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the health of all people through distinguished global health scholarship, education, training, and/or service. This annual $1,500 award recognizes significant achievement in the field of global health during academic training at VUSM.
2024 Vermund Global Health Travel Award
April 29, 2024
Dr. Sten H. Vermund was the founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH). The Sten H. Vermund Awards for Excellence in Global Health recognize Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the health of all people through distinguished global health scholarship, education, training, and/or service.
V-RAMP Conducts Practicum Post-Award Training Workshop in Nigeria
April 1, 2024
By Ethan Adeniyi Adeyemo, V-RAMP Program Manager at AKTH
V-RAMP Hosts Pre-Award Practicum for Research Administration Leaders in Collaboration with VIGH, Bayero University Kano, and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
November 20, 2023
by Adeniyi Adeyemo, V-RAMP Program Manager at AKTH
VIGH hosts workshop on best practices in teaching methods and mentorship
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Focusing on strengthening master’s level courses and programs at Bayero University Kano (BUK) in Nigeria, a team from the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health developed a two-week intensive course on theories and best practices in teaching methods and mentorship. The course, “Improving Didactic Educational Approaches to Learning Methods” (IDEAL), was developed by Chase Stober, Elizabeth Rose, EdD, MPH, Marie Martin, PhD, MEd, and Megan Davis.
VUSM Class of '23 Medical Student Receives U.S. Public Health Service Award
May 12, 2023
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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) graduate Daniel Sack, MD'23, PhD'22 received the 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award from the United States Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee (USPHS) for his commitment to improving HIV care and treatment outcomes, particularly among those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
VUSM Graduate Receives 2023 Vermund Award for Excellence in Global Health
May 8, 2023
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Sten H. Vermund Award for Excellence in Global Health
Alexander S. Mina
The Sten H. Vermund Award for Excellence in Global Health recognizes the graduating medical student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the health of the people of or from low- or middle-income countries through distinguished scholarship, education, and/or contributions to the improvement of clinical care. The award was established in 2017 to honor Dr. Sten H. Vermund, the founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health.
VZCARE hosts cancer epidemiology workshop in Zambia
March 21, 2023
By Perfect Shankalala, Program Manager, University of Zambia