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In this blog, recent DPhil graduate Lucy Goddard shares her journey from midwifery to completing her DPhil, highlighting her challenges and successes. She offers advice on embracing uncertainty, maintaining work-life balance, and trusting the learning process.
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.
Venturing beyond the classroom: Navigating the global health corridors in Geneva
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student David Castellanos shares his experience on a three-day trip to Geneva with a group of global health leaders and students from the University of Oxford's Global Health Society (OGHS).
My journey in evidence-based health care at Oxford
Angela Difeng Wu shares her journey in evidence-based health care and experience in the department, from achieving her DPhil in Primary Health Care to leading on the new Health Behaviour Change short course, due to run in November 2024.
Internship spotlight: Sam Rolfe’s path into primary care research
Sam Rolfe, a University College London (UCL) medical student and upcoming National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) intern in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), shares his passion for primary care research and how this internship could shape his future career aspirations.
Gentle reminders: are they gentle?
Isra AlBastaki, a current MSc student in Global Healthcare Leadership, explores the nuances of gentle reminders and diverse communication approaches. Her insights shed light on a critical aspect of healthcare communications.
No knowledge is ever lost: My journey with the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme
Olukayode 'Kayode' Fasominu shares his experience of being on the second cohort of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, run in partnership with Saïd Business School.
From midwifery to doctoral research: Lucy Goddard's journey and advice for aspiring scholars
In this blog, recent DPhil graduate Lucy Goddard shares her journey from midwifery to completing her DPhil, highlighting her challenges and successes. She offers advice on embracing uncertainty, maintaining work-life balance, and trusting the learning process.
A role model, a book recommendation, and a reflection…
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Isra AlBastaki shares a thought-provoking reflection on a conversation with a mentor that led to the discovery of a transformative book, ‘The Fifth Discipline’ by Peter M. Senge. Isra offers a rich perspective on leadership and organisational dynamics. Understanding complex health systems is a key theme of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership, jointly run by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and the Saïd Business School. Read more about Isra’s learning journey within the programme below.