GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
A Foundation for
Purposeful Practice
GC – IH 900
Graduate-level education in international health for healthcare professionals seeking to serve effectively across cultures and communities.
Is this Program Right For You?
The Graduate Certificate in International Health is designed for healthcare professionals, healthcare students, and individuals interested in developing foundational knowledge and practical skills in global and international health. Whether you are seeking preparation for service in diverse communities, exploring future graduate study, or strengthening your professional practice, the Graduate Certificate provides a flexible entry point into the field of international health.
No previous experience in international health is required. Learners from a variety of healthcare disciplines and educational backgrounds are welcome.
What You'll Gain
INMED Experience
INMED combines academic learning with a community of healthcare professionals committed to improving health outcomes. Learners gain practical skills, receive faculty mentorship, and connect with peers who share a passion for serving vulnerable populations.
Healthcare Professionals and Students Who Have Earned an INMED Graduate Certificate
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For more than two decades, learners have expanded their professional networks and applied international health principles within their own communities and healthcare settings.
Meet Your Faculty
Nicholas Comninellis, MD, MPH, DIMPH
President & Professor
Drawing on decades of experience in global health education, public health, emergency medicine, and healthcare service in Angola and China, Dr. Comninellis founded INMED to prepare healthcare professionals to serve effectively in diverse and underserved communities.
Scott Armistead, MD, DIMPH
Dean of Faculty & Profressor
Having provided healthcare and trained future physicians across Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, and the United States, Dr. Armistead brings extensive experience in global health, medical education, and cross-cultural healthcare practice.
Cost & Affordability
Tuition for the Graduate Certificate in International Health is $3,500 for Master’s degree credit. Tuition for non-Master’s degree learners is $1,750.
COST COMPARISONS
For course tuition comparison, please refer to the prices of similar courses offered by other institutions: West Virginia University Tropical Medicine Course ($5,700), University of Minnesota Global Health Course ($7,250), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine ($6,780).
Student Testimonial
Opens Your Eyes To The Breadth Of Opportunities
"The INMED Graduate Certificate in International Medicine & Public Health opens your eyes to the breadth of opportunities to serve marginalized people in culturally and economically appropriate ways. I enjoyed learning alongside course participants from the fields of pharmacy, nursing, and public health as we addressed the problems of creating sustainable health care and making ourselves available to the poor. I was challenged to think outside the clinical setting and to consider the social causes of poverty and ill health. I networked with service-minded movers and shakers in a way that may change the course of my career and my personal life!”
"The INMED Graduate Certificate in International Medicine & Public Health opens your eyes to the breadth of opportunities to serve marginalized people in culturally and economically appropriate ways. I enjoyed learning alongside course participants from the fields of pharmacy, nursing, and public health as we addressed the problems of creating sustainable health care and making ourselves available to the poor. I was challenged to think outside the clinical setting and to consider the social causes of poverty and ill health. I networked with service-minded movers and shakers in a way that may change the course of my career and my personal life!”
Ready to Begin?
Join healthcare professionals and students developing the knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively across cultures and communities.
Detailed Information
About this Course
This graduate-level course provides evidence-based instruction designed to strengthen professional knowledge and practical skills in international health. Through faculty-guided learning, peer interaction, and applied coursework, learners explore contemporary issues and best practices relevant to healthcare service in diverse and resource-constrained settings.
Learners engage with current research, case studies, and real-world applications that promote critical thinking and professional growth. The course is designed to support healthcare professionals and students seeking to expand their expertise while making meaningful contributions within their own healthcare contexts.
Competency Objectives
At the completion of the INMED Graduate Certificate in International Health, learners will be able to:
- Manage the leading diseases of poverty
- Understand maternal-newborn health principles
- Analyze community-wide health to mitigate death/disability
- Demonstrate culturally informed healthcare
- Understand disaster mitigation and response principles
- Participate in team-led healthcare interventions
- Explain healthcare knowledge to appropriate audiences
Schedule & Format
Download the Syllabus for the INMED Graduate Certificate
INMED Graduate Course in International Health follows a structured eight-week learning format designed to promote meaningful engagement, collaboration, and application.
Course Format
- Eight-week online learning experience
- Weekly faculty-guided virtual classroom sessions
- Assigned readings and learning activities
- Interaction with faculty and fellow learners
- Applied assignments and assessments
Time Commitment
Learners should anticipate dedicating approximately 4-6 hours per week to readings, coursework, discussions, assignments, and virtual classroom participation.
Completion Requirements
Educational Methods
Learners will achieve the course competency objectives through the following educational components:
- Interactive online presentations by expert professionals
- Case studies providing analysis
- Projects for exploring personal application
- Skill stations to develop technical facility
Evaluation Methods & Requirements for Successful Completion
Requirements for successful course completion are:
- Participation in all weekly virtual classes
- Achievement of ≥80% on the Final Exam
Cumulative course score - ≥80%
Complete course evaluation and credit claims forms at the course conclusion.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the course of study and who pass the final examinations will receive the INMED Graduate Certificate in International Health.
Academic Credit
Academic credit earned is 10 credit hours.
Certificate of Attendance
Verification of the educational experience will be provided to any learner’s affiliated institution. Those who do not pass the final examinations will receive a certificate of attendance.
Continuing Education
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for the INMED Graduate Certificate Course in International Health is attained through satisfactory completion of the course requirements. Note: CME is not applicable to students or resident physicians.
Cost
There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Accreditation Statement
Physicians
Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for International Medicine designates this other activity (live course and enduring material) for a maximum of 76 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Launch Date: February 1, 2024
Accreditation Termination Date: February 1, 2027
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.
Disclosures
No persons in control of the content of this course have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
| Nicholas Comninellis MD MPH DIMPH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Scott Armistead MD DIMPH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Fred Loper MD | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Timothy Myrick MD DTMH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Leda Rivera | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
Policies
Enrollment in INMED courses constitutes agreement with all applicable academic and administrative policies.
Refund Policy
Refund requests are subject to INMED’s published refund schedule and policies.
Attendance
Learners are expected to actively participate in all required learning activities and virtual classroom sessions.
Punctuality
Assignments and assessments should be completed by established deadlines. Late submissions may affect successful course completion.
Academic Standing
INMED reserves the right to dismiss learners who fail to meet academic, professional, or behavioral expectations.
Technology Requirements
Learners are responsible for maintaining reliable internet access and the technology necessary to participate fully in online learning activities.
Additional policies are available through the Student Policies section.
Continue Your Academic Journey
The Graduate Certificate in International Health may be applied toward an INMED Graduate Diploma. Learners who wish to combine academic study with supervised international service-learning may continue into a Graduate Diploma pathway in International Medicine, International Nursing, or International Public Health.