Review of the 10 Key global health competencies

Participants will be introduced to key competencies required for professional success in today's global public health world. Drawing on current research as well as trends in job/career requirements in the field, this segment will help both new entrants and mid-career professionals identify promising areas for professional growth and development. The presentation will also take a snapshot look at how well curricula at schools of public health may – or may not – help students acquire these key competencies, and what current or prospective students can do to ensure their course of study best positions them for success in today's job market. By the end of this sub-session participants will have a clearer sense of the critical skill sets needed for success in global public health, and a head start on developing a personal plan for acquiring these key competencies

Interactive and small group exercises will help participants to recognize the necessity of the competencies and how they are operationalize in the field. Students will self-reflect on their interpersonal competence relevant to the GH profession. These exercises and the session overall will help students to recognize what aspects of their educational training need to be honed in order to be an effective contributor to the global health workforce.