The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Student Advisory Council Host Virtual Competition and Symposium
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Student Advisory Council (SAC) is a student-led organization that brings together diverse students interested in global health with the goal of fostering cross-disciplinary student networking and collaboration. Although networking and collaboration often occur in person, this year, council leaders pivoted two key events to be held online. They welcomed a record attendance of Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and community members engaged in global health.
2016 Global Health Case Competition
In the 2016 Global Health Case Competition, teams proposed solutions to strengthen the health system in Liberia after the Ebola outbreak.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health’s Student Advisory Council hosted its sixth annual Global Health Case Competition from February 7-13, 2016. This year, the Student Advisory Council organized several experts from the field to give presentations on health systems strengthening (HSS) and act as judges for the competition.
2014 Global Health Case Competition
In the 2014 Global Health Case Competition, teams proposed solutions to address road traffic injuries in urban Vietnam
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health’s Student Advisory Council hosted its fourth annual Global Health Case Competition from February 5-8, 2014.
Teams tackle issues of mental health in post-revolution Egypt in 2013 Global Health Case Competition
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Student Advisory Council hosted its third annual Global Health Case Competition from February 13-16, 2013. Thirteen multidisciplinary teams composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from eight schools across the university competed in the event, tackling a complex, real-world challenge of global significance.
Global Health Case Competition Registration is Now Open!
The VIGH Student Advisory Council is excited to announce registration for the 2013 Vanderbilt Global Health Case Competition is now open to undergraduate and graduate students from across the university!
VIGH Student Advisory Council kicks off new academic year with fall retreat
Members of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) Student Advisory Council gathered August 28 for a fall retreat. Undergraduate and graduate students from across the university met to update each other on developments at the Institute and set goals for the upcoming academic year.