The World Needs Health Professionals Who Understand That Culture Isn't Optional—It's EssentialWhen government funding disappears, who fills the gap? You do.
In a post-COVID world, global health challenges demand more than medical solutions. They require professionals who can navigate cultural complexities, build trust across communities, and create sustainable change that respects local contexts.
As traditional funding sources face uncertainty, the global health field is transforming. Private foundations, NGOs, and innovative partnerships are stepping up—and they need professionals with exactly these skills.
The need for culturally-smart global health professionals has never been greater.
Jump to Global Health Graduate Certificate Admission & Course Requirements.
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Global Health Policy is a joint program of the Department of Anthropology and the School of International Service.
Perfect for: Professionals pivoting as the field evolves, current graduate students, or bachelor's grads
While federal programs face uncertainty, DC remains the hub for
Economic uncertainty makes cultural competency more valuable, not less:
This isn't just career prep—it's movement building. You'll learn to
Dr. Thurka Sangaramoorthy has navigated every shift in global health funding over 25 years:
"I've worked through multiple budget cycles, changing administrations, and global crises. The professionals who succeed are those who can build trust, work with communities, and adapt to change. That's exactly what this program teaches."
Dr. Lauren Carruth brings expertise in development, environment, and health policy—understanding how global health intersects with the broader political economy: