Office of Global Health
Nursing Students, Faculty Share Stories of Global Impact
Studying strategies to fight HIV in Brazil. Researching HIV care in Liberia. Investigating ways to increase cervical cancer screening in Nigeria. These are just some of the ways UMSON students and faculty spread their reach beyond Baltimore. Read More.
Nurses play a critical role in the global health workforce.
The Office of Global Health works to build nursing capacity, strengthen health systems, and improve global health by supporting the UMSON community and our international collaborators as they conduct education, research, and practice.
We strive to build partnerships and create programs that improve population health outcomes and address the professional development and capacity of health care workers. The shared vision of all of our partnerships is to strengthen the visibility, recognition, and value of nurses as leaders.
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Our History, Vision, and Mission
History
The Office of Global Health (OGH) emerged from UMSON’s 2003-2006 Strategic Plan, which called on the School to "establish a global health initiative in education, research, and practice." OGH was officially established in 2009 with Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, professor emeritus, as director to lead the School’s effort to integrate and foster global health initiatives, develop meaningful opportunities for students and faculty, and build sustainable partnerships that focus on strengthening the critical role of nurses in the global health workforce. The Office of Global Health is deeply committed to serving local and global communities through the lens of social justice.
Vision
Building nursing capacity, strengthening health systems, and improving global health
Mission
- Educate nurses to be aware of global health inequity
- Develop local and international partnerships to support the capacity of nurses to improve and strengthen health systems in resource-limited settings
- Build global nursing capacity through increasing access to advanced knowledge and practice
- Provide opportunities for transformational nurse exchanges between countries
- Work to protect the health and safety of nurses and other health care workers by helping to improve their work environment
- Contribute to the global effort for expanding nursing’s leadership role in changing health policies and improving health systems
Global Field Experience
Gain insight into the rich diversity of other cultures and explore various aspects of international health care systems and health projects to expand your understanding of how health services are delivered around the world.
Learn More and ApplyGlobal Health Certificate
This 12-credit certificate is designed to prepare nurses and health and human services professionals for careers in global health practice, education, and research.
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