Public health decisions have consequences that go beyond national borders. The control of infectious diseases and chronic impairments, the impact of poverty on health, the availability of resources for public health and health care services are determinants of health systems which must be understood in a global context.
Women and men are affected by these determinants in different ways. How can health systems be structured to meet the needs of both genders and to guarantee gender equality in health, health care and prevention? A special responsibility stands before the rich countries of the world to further global development and qualification needs, to initiate inter-cultural exchange, and to promote gender equalities in health.
The Charité wants to accommodate these needs. In the study program "Health & Society: International Gender Studies Berlin" students will be trained to cope with these challenges and to gender mainstream health systems.
Study Modules:
Health in various cultural contexts
Living conditions of women and men in differing societies and their impact on health
Diseases and health risks
Reproductive health in an intercultural context
Health care systems and services
Key Qualification Module

• A college degree (Bachelors level or above (diploma, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience in a health profession
• Evidence of sufficient mastery of the English language (for example, TOEFL)