Executive Course in Global Health Diplomacy

Global Health Diplomacy

Global heath diplomacy is a new emerging interdisciplinary field, bridging public health and international affairs to coordinate global health action. It encompasses a wide variety of health issues and engages with all levels of government, civil society and the private sector, as well as collaborating with other non-health related sectors to solve complex global health problems. Global health diplomacy facilitates coordinated action to adapt to global health crisis and improve global health outcomes. This course will develop important skills that will allow its learners to improve and build capacity in global health diplomacy, both in Canada and globally.

Training in Global Health Diplomacy

The Centre for Global Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health’s Executive Course in Global Health Diplomacy is back for a fifth year. In collaboration with the Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio, Government of Canada, this executive training course is the first-of-its-kind in Canada. Designed for professionals working in health or health-related sectors, this course will explore a wide range of global health diplomacy issues, with an emphasis on current affairs and urgent global health challenges, while offering a uniquely Canadian approach.

Program

This year’s course will be offered in hybrid format:

• Module 1: ONLINE | Foundations: Immersing into Global Health Diplomacy | April 2025 – May 2025 
• Module 2: IN-PERSON | Application: Diplomatic Skill-building | Tuesday June 3 – Thursday June 5th,  2025

Target professionals

The course is designed for professionals working in health or health-related sectors, such as:

• Diplomats, policy advisors, managers and leaders working in government
• Professionals working in health, international relations, economics, management, international law, security, or whose portfolios intersect with global health
• Professionals working for NGOs, philanthropic organizations, the private sector, academia & multilateral organizations
• Professionals in cross-disciplines interested in learning more about linkages to global health.

Important Dates and deadlines

Application process 

To apply, please download the Application Instructions Form. The application package should include: 

1. Application information (listed in Application Instructions Form) 
2. Expression of Interest Statement (300-500 words) 
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)  

Please submit your application package using the following link: https://forms.gle/rWF6AkBZyfz8cgEdA

Registration fee

Registration for the course is $1,400 CAD, including HST. Tuition fees include online and in-person course materials, teaching expenses, and hospitality costs. 

Financial Assistance

• A small number of subsidies are available to participants with demonstrated financial need (e.g., students, participants residing in a low- and middle-income country). Applicants who wish to be considered for financial assistance should indicate this in their application package and are encouraged to contact [email protected] directly for further information.   
• Participants awarded financial assistance will have their course registration fee waived.
• Please note all course participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses to attend module 2 (e.g., travel to/from Toronto, accommodations, ground transportation, meals, etc.

For more information please contact the Centre for Global Health at [email protected] or visit official website.

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