Global Health

Due to the covid-19 outbreak, all programmes for 2020 have been cancelled.

The 14th Summer School on Global Health will be organized this summer in collaboration with IFMSA-Groningen!

The program consists of 8 full days with educational activities, workshops and interactive lectures by experts on six different Global Health topics:

- Access and right to health
- Infectious diseases
- Non-communicable diseases
- Reproductive health
- Mental health
- Cultural dimensions of medicine

On top of the educational programme, there will also be organized fun activities during the evenings to socialize and to enjoy the nightlife of Groningen.

Course leader

Prof. N. A. Bos

Target group

Undergraduate (bio)medical students with a special interest in global health

Course aim

The Summer School on Global Health will provide you a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world to share your interest and knowledge in Global Health. Do not miss such once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Credits info

3 EC
Upon successful completion of the programme, the Summer School offers a Certificate of Attendance that mentions the workload of 84 hours (28 hours corresponds to 1 ECTS). Students can apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities in their home institutions, therefore the final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of their home institutions. We will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of attendance.

Fee info

EUR 650: 650,- Euro per participant, including educational programme, 2 meals per day, accommodation at international student house 'Winschoterdiep', as well as several social activities.
EUR 300: 300,- Euro per (RUG) participant, including educational course, meals, as well as several social activities. (excl. housing)