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Priya Sarma, a 1st Year Graduate-Entry Medicine student, offers a peek behind the curtain of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences' Career Pathways event. She shares her experience, highlighting the diverse career pathways in academic primary care, as well as the research opportunities and practical advice gained during the event.
Highlights from Oxford University GP Society Conference 2025
Fifth-year medical student and current President of Oxford University's GP Society (GPSoc) Emma Clarke shares highlights from the Oxford GP Society Conference 2025.
A DPhil is as much about developing yourself as a researcher as it is about your specific project: Laiba Husain, DPhil in Translational Health Sciences alumna shares her journey
Dr Laiba Husain, first ever student to complete the DPhil in Translational Health Sciences, researcher at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and tutor in digital health on the MSc in Translational Health Sciences shares her reflections on the programme, her experiences and motivations prior to joining and her advice to people considering undertaking the DPhil.
Making interdisciplinary connections: Marisha Boyd’s reflections on the MSc in Applied Digital Health and beyond
Marisha Boyd reflects on her MSc in Applied Digital Health journey at Oxford so far, sharing how interdisciplinary learning, global experiences and diverse connections have shaped her academic and professional growth.
Reflections from an MSc in Applied Digital Health student Aditi Kapadia on the promise, potential and risks of digital health
Are digital technologies the answer to modern healthcare challenges? MSc Applied Digital Health student Aditi explores nuanced answers to this question, emphasising the need for a people-centred approach, considering space, place and context.
‘Manufacturing consent’ in global health education and research: February’s edition of the Decolonising Global Health blog series
In this second instalment of our 12-part 'Decolonising Global Health' series, we welcome back Maju Brunette to examine the complex dynamics of consent in global health education and research. The series features monthly contributions and perspectives from scholars and practitioners committed to decolonising global health.
What health systems can learn from the human body: MGHL student Isra AlBastaki on resilience and leadership
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) student Isra AlBastaki explores what health systems can learn from the human body, drawing parallels between biological resilience and organisational agility.
Introducing the 'Decolonising Global Health' 12-part blog series: Rejecting the single story
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Maju Brunette introduces our new 12-part blog series titled, 'Decolonising Global Health'. This series explores critical perspectives on power, equity, and transformation in global health. The first blog, 'Rejecting the single story', reflects on the impact of narratives in shaping global health and the urgent need to move beyond incomplete and inaccurate models.
Digital health meets disability health care advocacy: Alexandra Wong’s MSc story
Alexandra (Zandy) Wong shares her experiences so far of the MSc in Applied Digital Health course, bridging digital health and disability health care advocacy.
Reflections from the roundtable discussion on the role of policy, advocacy, and financing in addressing climate-related health challenges
Four MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students share notes and reflections from a hybrid roundtable they hosted at the Saïd Business School to discuss 'The Role of Policy, Advocacy, and Financing in Addressing Climate-related Health Challenges.'
Academic Leadership: Sit on the sidelines or ‘dare greatly’?
As the first cohort of MSc Global Healthcare Leadership graduates, Professor Kamal Mahtani reflects on leadership's core challenge: daring to make a difference.
Running on leadership: Reflections from MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Sarah Salvis
Sarah Salvis, Emergency Medical Services Chief in Canada and MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) student shares a personal reflection on how her time on the course has shaped her practice as a leader.
NDPCHS Undergraduate Career Pathways: Exploring opportunities in academic primary care, research and medicine
Priya Sarma, a 1st Year Graduate-Entry Medicine student, offers a peek behind the curtain of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences' Career Pathways event. She shares her experience, highlighting the diverse career pathways in academic primary care, as well as the research opportunities and practical advice gained during the event.
MSc in Translational Health Sciences: Current student Sachi Chan shares why she chose the programme and her experiences so far
MSc Translational Health Sciences (THS) student Sachi Chan shares her journey at Oxford so far, why she chose THS and her future aspirations.
Sustainable Health Care: Student perspectives on our new Translational Health Sciences module
Three students—Dr Louisa Chenciner, Dr Monika Chowaniec, and Dr Ravi Lukha—share their experiences from the newly introduced Sustainable Health Care module, which can be taken as part of the MSc in Translational Health Sciences or as a standalone short course.
A depoliticised global health is one that is disingenuous in its calls for decolonisation and fundamentally crippled in its efforts to bring about true global health justice
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Recent MSc in Translational Health Sciences graduate Debbie 'Dada' Dada shares her experience of and takeaways from attending the Translational Science and Global Health module.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership alumni spotlight: Jehanzeb Ilahi and Suzanne Schmidt begin their DPhil in Primary Health Care
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) cohort 1 alumni Jehanzeb Ilahi and Suzanne Schmidt are welcomed back to the department as they start their new journeys as DPhil students in Primary Health Care. Read this blog to hear about their MGHL programme experience, motivations for pursuing a DPhil, and advice for prospective students.
Sow, grow, succeed: 10 life lessons for new students
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Zoe Urban shares valuable lessons she learned from both gardening and education. She uses the metaphor of tending a garden to offer 10 practical tips and reflections for new students embarking on their Oxford journey. From recognising seasons of change to embracing failure and cultivating growth, Zoe’s reflections provide thoughtful guidance for those looking to thrive in their studies and beyond.
Learning from COVID-19: Refining health policies for effective Mpox control
In his latest thought-provoking analysis, MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Olukayode (Kayode) Fasominu dissects the intricate dance between policy decisions and on-the-ground consequences for healthcare delivery. He offers a fresh, student's-eye view on how lessons learned from our global COVID-19 response could revolutionise our approach to Mpox and future health crises. Prepare to have your perspective challenged and expanded as this rising star in public health shares his cutting-edge insights.
World Food Day 2024: My journey into behavioural science and meat consumption
World Food Day highlights a pressing reality: food insecurity continues to affect millions around the world, exacerbated by climate change, inflation and geopolitical conflicts. In recognition of this year's World Food Day, DPhil student Elif Naz Çoker shares insights from her research and experiences of the DPhil in Primary Health Care programme. Elif is a member of the Sustainable Healthy Food Group within our Health Behaviours team, which focuses on developing policies and interventions that aim to foster healthier, more sustainable food environments, offering crucial steps toward a future where nutritious food is accessible to all.
Shared vulnerability in leadership: Lessons from a year as class representative
Isaac Omari, an MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student and class representative, reflects on how shared vulnerability strengthened his cohort.