
Working Within The Complexities Of Global Health | ft. Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR
09/13/22 • 22 min
Global health and local health have never been more interrelated than now. However, working collaboratively in the global health space can present many unique challenges. The good news is that these complexities can be navigated through effective global health practice. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR, remains to continue the discussion on the:
◼️ Importance of pragmatism when working within the complexity of global health;
◼️ Key traits of global health leaders;
◼️ Most enjoyable components of working at the WHO TDR;
◼️ Ongoing strategic work to shape Canada’s future role in global health; and
◼️ Global health Matters Podcast produced by TDR.
Podcast Guest
◼️Dr. Garry Aslanyan, DMD, MPH, FRCD(C): Twitter | LinkedIn
Podcast Host
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
References for Our Discussion
◼️ Special Programme on Research and Training on Tropical Diseases (TDR)
◼️ Global Health Matters Podcast
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Global health and local health have never been more interrelated than now. However, working collaboratively in the global health space can present many unique challenges. The good news is that these complexities can be navigated through effective global health practice. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR, remains to continue the discussion on the:
◼️ Importance of pragmatism when working within the complexity of global health;
◼️ Key traits of global health leaders;
◼️ Most enjoyable components of working at the WHO TDR;
◼️ Ongoing strategic work to shape Canada’s future role in global health; and
◼️ Global health Matters Podcast produced by TDR.
Podcast Guest
◼️Dr. Garry Aslanyan, DMD, MPH, FRCD(C): Twitter | LinkedIn
Podcast Host
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
References for Our Discussion
◼️ Special Programme on Research and Training on Tropical Diseases (TDR)
◼️ Global Health Matters Podcast
Office Hours
Looking for some support and guidance for the next steps in your education or to grow your career? Feel free to schedule a free 30-minute session by booking a one-on-one appointment here: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/contact/#officehours.
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Why You Should Care About Global Health Diplomacy | ft. Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR
What happens in one part of the world will undoubtedly impact somewhere else. Global health governance and diplomacy are essential in ensuring health is considered in foreign national security, trade policies, and geopolitical relationships. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR, joins to discuss:
◼️ The best analogy for why dentists are a good fit in global health and public health;
◼️ An overview of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Special Programme on Research and Training on Tropical Diseases (TDR);
◼️ The practice of global health diplomacy
◼️ The art of negotiation being a key competency in global health; and
◼️ Executive Course in Global Health Diplomacy at the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health;
Podcast Guest
◼️ Dr. Garry Aslanyan, DMD, MPH, FRCD(C): Twitter | LinkedIn
Podcast Host
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
References for Our Discussion
◼️ Special Programme on Research and Training on Tropical Diseases (TDR)
◼️ Global Health Matters Podcast
Office Hours
Looking for some support and guidance for the next steps in your education or to grow your career? Feel free to schedule a free 30-minute session by booking a one-on-one appointment here: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/contact/#officehours.
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Over the last several years, there have been a variety of circumstances that allowed people to consider public health as a career path. Public health is quite a broad field but generally speaking, there are things people can expect when working in this field. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about five things you should consider before pursuing a career in public health.
Podcast Host
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
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