GRADUATE COURSE

Global health systems are under tremendous pressure worldwide.  Pandemics, the brain drain of health professionals from resource-limited countries, and unprecedented financial constraints are just a few issues that drive the need for constant change. Leadership by professionals with skills in administration, communication, clinical care and public health are vital to a healthy future. This course will provide several frameworks for understanding and approaching change. It will introduce tools to use in implementing sustainable and evidence-based organizational change in resource-rich and resource-limited situations. Focused study will include reading, discussion, application exercises and professional reflective writing. This is a comprehensive course built around the required textbooks Switch: How to change things when change is hard, by Chip Heath & Dan Heath (Broadway Book, New York, 2010), and Doing Global Health Work: Approaches that Really Make a Difference, by Kirk Scirto (Hesperian Health Guides, Oakland, CA. 2022). 

At the completion of the Healthcare Leadership and Management Course, learners will be able to demonstrate using case-studies, active discussion, and reflective writing:

• Application of effective change principles to the movement of people and processes toward a new vision.
• Demonstrate understanding of the differences in global health work in resource-limited settings and the individual patient centered models of care used in many resource-rich locations.
• Acquisition of new partnership and collaboration skills necessary for bringing about lasting global health changes in resource-limited settings.

Download the Syllabus for the INMED Healthcare Leadership & Management

INMED Graduate Courses follow 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.

Education Methods

Learners will achieve the course competency objectives through the following educational methods:

• Assigned book and article readings
• Critical analysis
• Group discussions
• Essay Composition
• Simulation exercises

Evaluation Methods & Requirements For Successful Completion

Assessment of the learner’s performance will be based upon:

• Demonstration of the competency objectives using case-studies and simulation
• Completion of all Chapter Discussion Board assignments
• Completion of all Article Discussion Board assignments
• Achievement of ≥ 80% on the Effective Change Management Essay
• Achievement of ≥ 80% on the Evidence-Based Change Management Final Exam Simulation
• Complete evaluation and credit claim forms at the course conclusion.

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.