Italy-Based Global Health Course
This course addresses Migrants' Health as well as Clinical and Laboratory Parasitology of different health categories. The course will present epidemiological and regulatory migration policies of the European and American system comparatively. The goal is to gain both knowledge and practical skills regarding the understanding and management of migrants' health issues. A particular focus will be placed on laboratory diagnostic skills for the main parasitic diseases and how they adversely affect the health of migrants.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the major health issues of migrants, before, during and after the migration process, with a specific focus on the most vulnerable populations.
- Analyze problems and present solutions in terms of prevention, screening, diagnosis and surveillance of the main infectious diseases related to migration.
- Be aware of the importance of a multi and interdisciplinary approach in addressing migrants' health problems.
- Discuss public health strategies globally to achieve a fair state of health with particular reference to tropical medicine.
- Apply decision making strategies applied to global health.
- Discuss the cost-effective features of parasitic infection screening and diagnosis strategies.
- Be able to use basic diagnostic techniques for the diagnosis of major parasitic diseases.
Course Dates
Fall 2026; specific dates TBD
Location
On site, Brescia Italy: one week
On site, Negrar Italy: one week
Cost and Payment
In 2024, the registration fee was € 2.000,00 + € 2,00 stamp: € 2.002
A reduced fee applies for students enrolled in the TropEd Master and residents/fellows with a total of € 1.302 (registration fee of €1.300,00 + € 2,00 stamp).
Fees may change for the 2026 course, but this should give you an idea of the range.
Applications
Applications will be through the University of Brescia and will be announced when open.
Intended Audience
Participants must have either a Degree in Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Obstetrics, or Biology. The inclusion of other professions will be evaluated case by case by the Scientific Committee.
Course Size
The course will have 13-20 participants. If we do not get the minimum number of participants the course will be canceled.
Course Faculty and Staff
- Prof. Alberto Matteelli – Coordinator (University of Brescia)
- Prof. Nathan Bertelsen (University of Minnesota)
- Prof. Federico Gobbi (University of Brescia, IRCCS Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria)
- Prof. Benedetta Rossi (University of Brescia)
- Prof. Francesca Tamarozzi (IRCCS Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria)
- Prof. Brett Hendel Paterson (University of Minnesota)
- Prof. William Stauffer (University of Minnesota)
- Silvia Moretti (University of Brescia)
- Annamaria Consolati (University of Brescia)
- Sarah Sponsler, MA (University of Minnesota)