Leadership for Public Health Organizations and Communities

School of Medicine

This course introduces students to the principles and practice of leadership and management in public health and global health organizations operating in complex, resource-constrained, and rapidly changing environments. Students will examine how leaders and managers work across health systems, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, research settings, healthcare institutions, and community partnerships. The course emphasizes the practical challenges graduates are likely to face in early-career and emerging leadership roles, including constituent engagement, negotiation, communication, teamwork, organizational change, and decision-making.