Category: Student Blogs
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From DC Department of Health to UNAIDS: A Conversation with Shannon Hader on Her Career in Global Public Health
On Tuesday, January 27, Shannon Hader, M.D., joined students in Conversations in Health: Global to Local for a discussion that truly epitomized the class’s title. Dr. Hader,…
February 9, 2026
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Returning to the Roots of Public Health: Lessons from Shannon Hader
Politics and public health continually meet at a crossroads. Why are they intertwined, and what does that mean for those working in public health? Shannon Hader, M.D., joined…
February 9, 2026
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The Politics of Public Health Leadership
In our conversation with Shannon Hader, M.D., MPH, one of the most striking themes was how deeply public health is shaped—not only by science or clinical care, but by the…
February 9, 2026
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From Emergency Rooms to Parliament
On April 8, 2025, the Conversations in Health: Global to Local class welcomed Keith Martin, M.D., for a conversation that spanned continents, careers, and convictions. As the…
April 9, 2025
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Promoting Well-Being: Attracting Ideas and Preventive Policy
On April 8, 2025, Keith Martin, M.D., joined the Conversations in Global Health: Global to Local class to speak about his life and career in understanding health across.…
April 7, 2025
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Bridging Law, Business, and Global Health
On April 1, 2025, Susan C. Kim, J.D., MPH, MBA, a leader in the global health field with vast experience across business, policy, and law, spoke to our Conversations in Health:…
April 7, 2025
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Leveraging Law and Health
On April 1, 2025, the Conversations in Health: Global to Local class had the opportunity to hear from Susan C. Kim, J.D., MPH, MBA, a distinguished leader in global health…
April 7, 2025
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Keith Martin on Medicine, Politics, and Global Health
On April 8, 2025, the Conversations in Health: Global to Local class had the privilege to speak with Keith Martin, M.D., a physician, a former Canadian member of Parliament, and…
April 7, 2025
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Global Health Law and Policy
On April 1, 2025, students in Professor John Monahan’s Conversations in Global Health: Global to Local class had the privilege of engaging with Susan C. Kim, J.D., MPH, MBA,…
April 6, 2025
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Katie Keith on Policy, Advocacy, and the Future of Health Equity
By Jenna Mertes (C’26) On March 11, 2025, the Conversations in Global Health: Global to Local class welcomed Katie Keith (L’12) to discuss her life and career. From her…
March 20, 2025