Career Outlook
Career Outlook
The Global Health Innovation certificate will prepare students from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to organize, lead, and support effective global health practice initiatives across the globe. Depending on their individual academic profile, students will access to leading positions in the healthcare industry, innovation strategy and consulting, tech transfer, global health, basic and translational biomedical research, and community health, and non-profit organizations. The certificate will emphasize concepts, practices and skills that professionals need to be effective in a wide range of organizations. Potential career paths include positions such as Global Health Data Analyst, Global Health Project Manager, Global Health Strategy Leader, Innovation Consultant, and Health Tech Transfer expert.
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"I learned so much, not only about Costa Rica and its health care system but also about its government and legal structure, the many systems in place to allow for a powerful Zika response, what the response itself was, and more. I was also able to expand on my knowledge about the United States as well as recognize similarities and differences that would allow or complicate our ability to mimic Costa Rica's response. Moreover, I reflected on similarities and differences that exist culturally between the two countries. Lastly, I learned a great deal about both mosquitoes and Zika virus itself. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to gain new perspective by working closely with students and faculty from different UMB schools. Through this global experience, I was able to bring concepts that I've learned in the classroom to life."
Elena Buff, PharmD
