Fundamentals of Global Health Engagement COURSE (FOGHE)
USU CGHE’s flagship course is designed to increase the readiness of U.S. military medical personnel to develop and execute successful DoD GHE programs and activities. Course participants gain a greater understanding of: 1) the strategic, operational, and civil-military considerations in DoD GHE; 2) the framework for establishing the context of a health engagement; and 3) the components of planning, executing, and monitoring DoD GHE activities. The course is provided virtually once per quarter, and in-person to support requests from Combatant Commands and Service Components. Over 500 U.S. military personnel complete the course each year.
The course can be provided in-person or virtually, depending on needs and preferences of the hosting command/unit. The in-person version of this course is a three-day event (approx. 8 hours per day), utilizing small groups activities, while the virtual version is a five-day event (approx. 3 hours per day) with outside of class assignments and online discussion boards.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Military Health System and Public Health Service personnel expected to participate in GHE activities;
- USG agency personnel seeking to gain a better understanding of DoD GHE;
- International military and civilian partners, representatives of academic institutions and health personnel from non-governmental organizations with interest in GHE.
We use an interactive seminar-style format to present the content and skills critical to developing and conducting effective GHE programs and activities. This includes assigning pre-course readings that highlight documents that guide the conduct of GHE. The course then builds an awareness of a complex set of variables that shape the development of GHE programs and the key principles to planning and conducting a GHE activity. Students also participate in a series of small group activities designed to reinforce and enhance the academic instruction.
USU CGHE POC:
CGHE-EDUCATION@USUHS.EDU