Teaching

Global Health Ethics at JGU

Global health ethics as a domain is new but has been striving to contribute to achieving health equity among the population. In post-pandemic world, global health research and interventions are becoming more relevant than ever. The importance of dealing with moral issues in global health has been gaining more and more attention. Working in global health contexts requires one to appropriately deal with sensitive issues. This course endeavors to equip students with the conceptual tools necessary to analyze the ethical implications of global health actions, in light of different ethical sensibilities, and to provide training on how to write an ethically sensitive global health research proposal and or design interventions.

Global Mental Health at JGU

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of global mental health using a human development approach. Taking inspiration from the Lancet Commission on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Mental Health this course acknowledges the collective failure to respond to the global health crisis as a monumental loss of human capabilities. This course endeavors to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute positively in this field to alleviate suffering and contribute to realizing better human potential. The course explores various aspects of global mental health, including the socio-structural determinants of mental health disparities, inclusive policies, and evidence-based interventions.

Disability and Health at JGU

Elective - Disability and Health: This course looks into diverse facets of disability, exploring pertinent theories and models, including the medical model, social model, and the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model. Throughout the course, we will delve into fundamental questions such as 'What constitutes disability?,' 'What defines normalcy?,' 'How do different perspectives shape perceptions and responses to impairments and disability?,' and 'What is my worldview on disability?.' The students are guided to approach topics with critical, ethical, holistic, rational, and collaborative thinking. The course spans crucial areas such as Human Rights, Intersectionality, Epistemic Injustice, Global Mental Health, Sexuality, Gender-based Violence, and Disability Rights.

Global Health Governance at JGU (Co-teaching with Prof. Stephen P. Marks)

This course explores global health issues as they are addressed by the wide range of actors and mechanisms through which society organizes and collectively manages the public health agenda, known as “global health governance.” The course explores the structures, methods and impact of intergovernmental institutions focusing on health at the global and regional levels, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), as well as institutions with various mandates that may impact public health, such as the UN Security Council, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Health and Human Rights at JGU (Co-teaching with Prof. Stephen P. Marks)

This is a core course for MPH students at Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development. This course aims to introduce students to applying human rights and ethical frameworks to a wide range of critical areas of public health. The focus is on the human rights and ethical perspectives applied to selected public health policies, programs, and interventions. It ranges broadly over theoretical approaches and concrete issues relating to the realization of internationally recognized human rights in the context of domestic and international policies of public health and human rights engagement. Our aim is to acquire insights and understanding of social, economic, cultural, legal, and political processes by which human rights complement the ethics approach and advance public health objectives.

Research Methods at JGU (Co-teaching with Prof. Nandita Bhan

This is a core course for MPH students at Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development. This course provides students with an overview of research methods and undertaking research in public health and development. Over the coursework, students will develop an understanding of research, methodologies, ethics, and study development and work as an intervision group on developing a research proposal. The course is crucial for students in being able to undertake their research either through internships or dissertations, as well as for their careers in public health and related studies.

Models of Qualitative Inquiries at JGU (Co-teaching with Dr. Sambuddha Choudhury

Grant Writing and Ethics in Global Health at VU Amsterdam

This is a mandatory course for the global health research master's program. The student will gain insight into designing competitive transdisciplinary research proposals, understanding financing mechanisms and appraisal processes, composing research consortia, and addressing ethical issues in global health research. They will develop reasoning skills for ethical reflection, preparing them to contribute effectively to scientific grants and promote ethical practices in research and practice

International Public Health at VU Amsterdam

This is an elective course for 2nd and 3rd-year health and life sciences students. The main objective of the course is to enable the students to explain and discuss basic notions related to the main public health issues transcending national borders and to health systems-related issues and social-cultural and political dynamics impacting the health of people in various regions of the world.

International Public Health (Biomedical Sciences) at VU Amsterdam

This is also an elective course for 2nd and 3rd-year biomedical sciences students. This is course is also open for international students.The main objective of the course is to enable the students to explain and discuss basic notions related to the main public health issues transcending national borders and to health systems-related issues and social-cultural and political dynamics impacting the health of people in various regions of the world.

Key Strategies in Disability and Neuropathy at VU Amsterdam

This is an elective course for the global health minor program. This course aims to deepen students' understanding of disability and neuropathy by exploring diverse models and perspectives. They will analyze causes, consequences, interventions, and ethical considerations. Reflective practice, research skills, and community engagement will be fostered, preparing students to contribute to the field with empathy and informed perspectives.