Global Health Ethics
Global Health Ethics is a one-week intensive course taught by Dr. Shailey Prasad, director of CGHSR, that takes place during the Public Health Institute and examines the current state of global health and the ethical frameworks that need to be considered in global health engagements.
Using a seminar-based model, this course explores various ethical frameworks including development ethics, public health ethics, religion and ethics, and biomedical ethics.
Students engage in discussions on ethical issues in global health engagements, pandemics, disasters, and global aid, and apply their understanding of ethical frameworks to case-based analysis.
"The organic discussion that happened in our class together was truly incredible – by far the best I've ever experienced in a for–credit classroom setting. I was originally a little worried about the small class size, but I think it ultimately made it easier for us to establish trust amongst one another, which then led to deeper discussions. I just wish it had been longer!"
– Anonymous student in the 2022 course
Global Health Ethics Instructor
Shailey Prasad, MD, MPH, is the executive director of the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility and the Carlson Chair of Global Health.
Dr. Prasad an integrator by nature who enjoys working with folks from various backgrounds to solve complex issues in global health. He is particularly interested in engaging systems to create sustainable change in communities across the world, and in partnering with institutions strategically and efficiently to achieve this.
His background working with forest tribes in rural areas of southern India, with urban communities in Detroit and as a rural physician in Mississippi has led him to be an advocate for improved health care as a key building block for communities.
Discover How to Apply
Global Health Ethics will be offered at the 2025 Summer Public Health Institute. This course is open to University of Minnesota graduate and professional students and members of the general public. Students may enroll in this course as part of their normal summer registration period.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Global Health Ethics is open to all UMN graduate and professional students, as well as members of the broader UMN community and the general public.
This may include practicing professionals in public health and other health and human service organizations; city, county, state and federal government agencies; private-sector businesses; and industry.
Credit & Requirements
Academic Credit
Global Health Ethics is a 1 credit course.
It is up to the student to confer with their academic unit to determine if it meets their specific program requirements. Students may be allowed to apply this program to other academic requirements or as elective credit per approval by their unit.
Requirements
All students are expected to miss no more than one class session and to complete the daily course assignments.
Dates & Location
Dates and Location
The class is held June 2 – 6:
- June 2 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- June 3, 4, 6 (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
The class takes place on the UMN Twin Cities campus.
Registration
Registration
Registration for Global Health Ethics is now open. The course will take place during the 2025 Summer Public Health Institute.
Students may enroll in this course as part of their normal summer session registration period, which opened Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The course number is PUBH 7200 Section 105, Class #86651.
The general public may enroll in the UMN's non-credit enrollment system.
Please follow the instructions from the Public Health Institute on how to register for a class.