Center for Global Health Education
Mission Statement
The Center for Global Health Education (CGHE) is the first academic hub of its kind, dedicated to providing transformative, interdisciplinary education and training in global health. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to achieving global health equity.
CGHE supports and is affiliated with innovative programming that spans the entire university learner experience, including undergraduate, graduate, medicine, public health, master’s and PhD programs. Our initiatives and research are grounded in long-term partnerships and leverage expertise in assessment, education, evaluation and implementation science to support the development of a skilled global health workforce and quality health delivery systems.
Center Highlights
Projects
Be inspired by our current and past projects. See how the Center for Global Health Education is advancing medical education, improving healthcare globally and shaping the future of global health.
Resources & Publications
Learn more about CGHE through our compilation of resources, materials and recent publications.
Global Health Education Day
Connect and explore at Global Health Education Day. This annual event showcases innovative global health research, education and service at Northwestern and beyond.
Center Leadership
Co-Director
Ashti Doobay-Persaud, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Medical Education
Co-Director
William R. Leonard, PhD
Abraham Harris Professor of Anthropology & Global Health
Our associate director is Shannon Galvin, MD, and our assistant directors are Colleen Fant, MD, MPH, and Elizabeth Groothuis, MD, MPH.
Meet the members of the Center for Global Health Education and learn how to apply for membership.
See Center Members