about
the developing health course
The Developing Health course is ideally suited to update, equip and inspire people who are committed to global health, whether you are preparing to go outside of the UK to work, returning for a short break and want to update your learning, or considering whether getting involved in global health work is for you.
The course material covers strengthening healthcare systems, specific healthcare interventions as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary setting, and learning to lead, learn and teach in such settings. The course is taught by a broad range of highly experienced and skilled healthcare professionals who have all worked in global health and mission.
The Developing Health Course has been running for over 60 years, equipping hundreds of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals for work in resource-limited settings.
Our 2024 course will run from 13-20th July at London School of Theology (LST), Green Lane, Northwood HA6 2UW. We will be running concurrent streams on Wednesday and Friday, and we will ask delegates to choose a stream in advance. This year’s focus will be: Living in the world together – effective partnering for global health and mission
mission fair
The Developing Health Course Mission Fair is for to anyone who is thinking seriously about mission, particularly about serving overseas.
From 2-3pm, you will hear from inspiring speakers, all involved in equipping people for serving in mission.
We then have a large selection of mission agencies exhibiting at the fair and you are most welcome to come along and chat to them about opportunities to serve.
There is no charge for admission, but it would be very helpful if you could let us know if you are planning to come by booking your place.
The Mission Fair will be from 2-5pm on 13th July at the London School of Theology, Northwood.
programme
overview of the week
Saturday, 13 July
- Missions Fair 2-5pm, evening outing
Sunday, 14 July
- Church
- Course BBQ, (late registration from 4pm)
Monday, 15 July
Living in The World Together: Keynote talk – Partnerships, why are they so important for Global Health?
- Critical issues in global health
- Community Health
Tuesday, 16 July
Living in The World Together: Keynote talk – Working with global partners e.g. WHO
- Complex Learning Day
- Paediatrics, preventative work, vaccination programmes
- Partnering with Faith-based agencies
Wednesday, 17 July
Living in The World Together: Keynote talk – Partnerships with the humanitarian sector
- Stream 1: Acute care – and integration of humanitarian response
- Trauma, anaesthetics, emergency medicine, ultrasound, humanitarian aid, surgical interventions
- Stream 2: Mental health and disability
Thursday, 18 July
Living in The World Together: Keynote talk – Leading from a Global South Perspective
- Complex Learning Day
- Internal medicine for non-communicable diseases
- Holistic responses including palliative care
- Partnerships between community and hospital settings
Friday, 19 July
Living in The World Together: Keynote talk – Collaborative partnerships – fostering global understanding through learning and mentorship
- Stream 1: Women’s Health
- Stream 2: Leading and Learning
- Communion and celebration dinner
