The Global Health Case Competition is a unique opportunity for Ohio University undergraduate and graduate students from multiple disciplines to research global health issues and develop innovative solutions to global health challenges.
WIN a sponsored two-week trip to a South American country to further research your team’s solutions with in-country partners.
COLLABORATE with students from different disciplines and develop innovative solutions.
SOLVE a complex global health case with your team members.
The goal of this competition is to promote awareness of 21st century global health issues, introduce students to diverse factors that impact decision-making and encourage students from different disciplines to collaborate on solutions.
The Global Health Case Competition is sponsored by the Ohio University Global Health Initiative. The Initiative is administratively supported by the College of Health Sciences and Professions with financial and personnel resources contributed by the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Center for International Studies.
Save the Dates!
Sept. 21, Country reveal and networking session – 239 Baker Center 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 3, Deadline to register – 5 p.m.
Oct. 7, Release of the Case details – 8 a.m.
Oct. 26, Case Solution due – 5 p.m.
Nov. 4, Announcement of top 6 finalist teams – 5 p.m.
Nov. 15, Case Competition Day – 9 a.m. to noon
Nov. 16, Awards ceremony
May 2017 Winning team travel
Teams & Eligibility
The competition is open to all OHIO undergraduate, graduate, and medical students enrolled full-time for Fall & Spring 2016-17 (both main and regional campuses). Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible to participate
Teams must consist of four students from at least two different colleges and four majors/disciplines.
Registration Information
Teams of four from two different colleges representing four disciplines can register using the Team Registration Form. (If you register before the Kick-off event on Sept. 21, it is recommended that at least one of your team members attends the kick-off to learn more details about the competition.)
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