Postgraduate Education

Wondering where to go after graduation? Considering further training in international health? 

Advice on post graduate options, links to training and courses in international health, interviews with students and special features and news.

Courses & Links  Alma Mata member's postgrad database as well as links to several websites offering comprehensive lists of post-graduate courses in International Health and giving advice about post-graduate study and funding.

Education Features 

The lowdown on...the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene  Probably the most popular course for doctors wanting to practice in the tropics, the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, or DTMH is a good way to prepare for overseas work. Our special feature tells you what you need to know.

Looking for something different? Try the Diploma of Medical Care in Catastrophes - see this article in BMJ Careers for more. 

Crossing Borders: Series on Training in International Public Health

Crossing Borders: the new F2 Programme for junior doctors in International Public health

Specialist training in International Public Health: interview with Dr Andrew Furber

Gaz Lewis talks us through the foundation years shedding some light on their relevance to a career in global health in our postgraduate feature article.

Interviews  Interviews with post-graduate students.

Jaime Miranda talks about his experiences of studying for an MSc in Epidemiology at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Dr Catherine Bateman tells us about her experience so far studying at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where she is undertaking a Masters in Public Health in Developing Countries.

Profile of recent graduate, Taiwo Makanjuola, from the MSc in Control of Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Short Courses  Links to institutions offering short courses in global health-related subjects.

Coming soon! Profile of student undertaking Diploma in Reproductive Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Lectures & Seminars  Lectures, seminars and other educational events aimed at graduate students are listed here.

Funding  Useful resources for funding postgraduate training and research.