The MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford: a full time one-year programme examining major challenges to the health of populations in resource-limited contexts. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/msc-ihtmhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lnugpnp7s22rOver 100 IHTM alumni were joined by friends from across the international tropical health network to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MSc. It was a remarkable two-days, full of energy, hope and inspiration. Find out more https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/celebrating-10-years-of-ihtm28 Apr 2025 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnugpnp7s22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lmrkdip7h22hThe 2024/25 IHTM cohort took a break from studying for their upcoming exams to share a picnic in University Parks. They were joined by Proochista and Roger and everyone welcomed getting together and relaxing in the sunshine.14 Apr 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrkdip7h22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3ll72i7qxpc2aStudents are looking ahead to their research placements in Africa, South America and Asia working on projects from modelling of dengue serotypes in Latin America, mental health literacy in Nepal, to the ethical use of AI to increase efficiency of e-pharmacy and telehealth services in Kenya. More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/research-placements-202525 Mar 2025 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll72i7qxpc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lksagcs7ps2oThe 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament to present their policy briefs to the APPG on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. The policy briefs reflected today’s rapidly evolving global health environment. Find out more about the topics covered. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/students-present-to-the-appg20 Mar 2025 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksagcs7ps2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lknxjoorzs2fTwo great new IHTM podcasts with Carine Asnong and Naima Nasir. Carine charts her career in global health working with communities and young people in Europe, Asia and Africa. Naima discusses the importance of contextual considerations drawing on her experience of working in Africa and Asia. Listen https://tinyurl.com/y6e7exsr18 Mar 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknxjoorzs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lk6e4xmobc2nNashwa Mohammed, from Sudan, and Reem Elsayed, from Egypt, are two of this year’s IHTM students who feature in a recent article from the University of Oxford which profiles some of the 2024/25 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, under the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/ihtm-scholars12 Mar 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6e4xmobc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3ljk5vlr7z225Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed, who represented the Oxford University Africa Society at the Bridging Excellence: Oxbridge African Scholars Summit 2025. Reem presented her research on pandemic preparedness which explores EID surveillance-to-notification systems. Find out more https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/african-scholars-summit04 Mar 2025 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljk5vlr7z225https://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lieue3odss2rIHTM student, Fona Qorina, is part of a research team that has won the Sustainability for Health Professionals Education Award at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC 2025). The research looked at Indonesian medical interns’ intention to practice in rural areas. More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/prize-winning-research17 Feb 2025 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lieue3odss2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lhdsa6ow622xLatest impact story from IHTM – 2020 alumna, Tamarie Rocke, talks about her work at PAHO and the One Health focus on AMR in Belize and the Caribbean. Tamarie will be amongst the IHTM alumni presenting at the upcoming IHTM Reunion in April. More about Tamarie’s work. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/msc-ihtm/impact/tamarie-rocke04 Feb 2025 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhdsa6ow622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lg6gatcj422mThis week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP). HSPIP is part of the Global Health Research and Practice core module and is led by Dr Dirk Horemans and Dr Elisha Kipkemoi Ngetich. Find out more. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/introducing-hspip20 Jan 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg6gatcj422mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lfrwz2b5e22cStudents have been honing their presentation and communication skills in readiness for the annual Oxford Union Debate which focused on climate change. They drew on their international experience to present fascinating arguments. Find out more. https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/persuasive-debating15 Jan 2025 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfrwz2b5e22chttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lfoym5fnak2qLonnie Hackett, IHTM 2017, and Ignicious Bulongo are transforming healthcare of school-aged children in Zambia through Healthy Learners, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersection of health and education transforming schools into access points for healthcare. More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/msc-ihtm/impact/lonnie-hackett14 Jan 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfoym5fnak2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lf5cpgtlgs2aCome and join us for the annual IHTM Oxford Union Debate - all welcome! This year's 10th cohort of students take to the floor for what promises to be a lively and insightful discussion with a global perspective. RSVP to msc.ihtm@ndm.ox.ac.uk07 Jan 2025 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5cpgtlgs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3ldikfuh56223The class of 24 was relaxed and in high spirits as they celebrated the end of Michaelmas term. Although revision beckons, it was definitely time to take a break from work and enjoy a festive gathering with a wonderful atmosphere at the Cherwell Boathouse. We wish everyone a happy holiday! https://youtu.be/nev2d5o-rCY?si=fsR5Rv5sCT77sgBA17 Dec 2024 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldikfuh56223https://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3ldg2j7l2h22kIHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader. The award from the International Society for Infectious Diseases, ISID, acknowledges early-career excellence in the field. Many congratulations from IHTM! More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-isid-emerging-leader16 Dec 2024 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldg2j7l2h22khttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lcuk3ivqk22aMental Health was the topic for the first of three WPDs this year providing the opportunity for students to critically engage with mental health as a continuum, its contributing factors and contextualised and people-centred solutions. Find out more https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/mental-health-wpd09 Dec 2024 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcuk3ivqk22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lcft3yorrk2rTake a look at how one IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, is helping to raise awareness of AMR in Assam, India. More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/amr-booklet-by-shuma-banik03 Dec 2024 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcft3yorrk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lbtybgewmk24In this impact story, IHTM alumna, Wahdae-Mai Harmon talks about how her focus changed from clinical work to looking at the bigger picture and learning how to generate and use evidence-based policies and resources more effectively in her work in public health in Liberia. More tinyurl.com/34xarj8b26 Nov 2024 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtybgewmk24https://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lbtxe2la7s24IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course, which explores all stages of the life course (including maternal, child and adolescent health and ageing) and includes the socio-ecological framework and integrated people-centred care as overarching frameworks. More https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/the-life-course-126 Nov 2024 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtxe2la7s24https://bsky.app/profile/ihtmoxford.bsky.social/post/3lbtwghgr4s24The 2023 cohort of IHTM students looks back on the MSc and reflect on the highlights of the course. In two other video clips, the students talk about the impact that IHTM can have, and what surprised them most about their studies. Find out more https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/reflections26 Nov 2024 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:skshv4ynivs2fgc63uxc5zpl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtwghgr4s24