Professional Concentration in Migration and Health

Building capacity to improve health outcomes locally and globally

Migration is a global phenomenon involving hundreds of millions of people, with major social and economic impacts on both countries of origin and destination. This innovative program, offered in collaboration with the UC Center of Expertise on Migration and Health, explores the relationship between migration, health and disease. Examine the health consequences of migration, and learn about best practices in intervention and treatment to improve health outcomes among these vulnerable populations and the communities in which they reside.

Delivered in an engaging online format, courses bring together participants from diverse organizational settings and geographic areas to share their concerns and consult on solutions. Participants move through the content as a cohort, while retaining freedom over the time and place of study. This type of model offers rich opportunities for interaction among professional peers and faculty.

Gain practical knowledge that matters

• Understand the role of migration as a social determinant of health.
• Examine the impact of migration on community health in the countries of origin, transit and destination.
• Explore promising intervention strategies from public health and clinical perspective.
• Learn models of cultural competence applicable to the treatment setting.

Learn from the experts

All courses are instructor-led, providing a rich learning environment that extends well beyond the presentation of content. Courses also feature an array of guest lecturers with expertise in specific topics of concern.

CME credit

Earn a year's worth of continuing medical education (CME) credit while honing your understanding of migration and health.

Designed for professionals like you

This interdisciplinary program is intended for clinicians and public health professionals in a variety of organizational settings, including community clinics, hospitals, county public health departments, state-level health agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide services and guidance to migratory and immigrant populations. Courses may also be of interest to graduate students in global health sciences.

Program requirements

Courses may be taken individually or as part of the professional concentration program. The Professional Concentration certificate is awarded upon successful completion of three courses with at least a "B" average.

Quarterly schedule of courses

		UNITS
REQUIRED COURSES	Introduction to Migration and Health	3
	Clinical Issues in Migration and Health	3
	Best Practices in Migration and Health Interventions	3
F=Fall W=Winter SP=Spring SU=Summer; Schedules subject to change

Required Courses

Introduction to Migration and Health

3 quarter units academic credit, X425.5. 12 CME Hours

Explore trends in international migration and the impact of migration on community health in the countries of origin, transit and destination. Understand migration as a social determinant of health and how it influences incidences of chronic and infectious diseases, occupational injuries and illnesses, and mental health and maternal health concerns. Other topics covered include sources of data on migration and health, roles and responsibilities of national and international organizations, and health implications of forced migration.

This course is not currently scheduled.

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Clinical Issues in Migration and Health

3 quarter units academic credit, X425.6. 12 CME Hours

Explore the impact of migration on patient health and wellbeing. Significant attention is given to a variety of diseases and conditions as well as treatment contexts, including primary care, specialty care, environmental and occupational health, dental care and mental health treatment. Learn about disparities in access and service delivery, cultural factors that impact treatment outcomes, and models of cultural competency to address multifaceted issues of culture in the healthcare setting. Other topics include emergency preparedness and the policy context of migrant health.

Sections of this course open for enrollment:

• Clinical Issues in Migration and Health    starts April 16

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Best Practices in Migration and Health Interventions

3 quarter units academic credit, X425.7.

Examine the planning, design and evaluation of interventions grounded in a multidisciplinary view of the social determinants of health. Develop your own intervention plan with input from peers and expert instructors, whether your interest pertains to a particular sub-population, disease, condition or community. Using a case study approach, explore best practices in reducing health disparities among migrant populations locally and globally. Learn about different models for designing interventions (e.g., logic model, chronic care model) as well as an array of strategies that are used to promote change—from health education and social media to policy reform. This collaborative, hands-on learning approach provides opportunities to apply lessons learned in this and prior Migration and Health courses.

This course is not currently scheduled.

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