Academic Institution:

Mahidol University, Asian Institute for Health Development (AIHD)

 

Duration: 

One (1) year (academic year 2014 start in June 1, 2014)

 

Eligible Countries:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Marshalls Islands, Micronesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Island, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda and Vanuatu.

 

Objectives: 

           1. To produce skilled and knowledgeable leaders in advanced international health. 

           2. To enhance knowledge and skill in international primary health care services, planning, programs and management.

           3. To strengthen international academic standards and the pursuit of knowledge of primary health care through research and critical analysis.

           4. To enable the student to engage in research ethically.

 

Course Synopsis & Methodology:

         The M.P.H.M. is an international one year intensive program. It emphasizes the development of leadership and management skills for medical and paramedical public health care officials from al over the world, and especially from Asia. Completion of  the MPHM program increases graduates’ career and employment options, particularly in international organizations, and can also provide the basis for further post-graduate study or research at doctoral level. 

         The M.P.H.M.  course allows participant to update and expand their knowledge and professional interests. It also introduces them to current public health developments and issues in such areas as: health finance and economics, health insurance systems, health service development, and emerging strategies of community empowerment.

         The AIHD’s M.P.H.M. stresses practicality, and field study opportunities are a major feature and attraction two week field visit which includes an overnight stay in a village. From this, the can gain practical insights into community diagnosis, community wisdom, and the practical operation of primary health care principles.

 

 

20.2.1 Required Courses	15	credits
20.2.2 Elective Courses not less than	9	credits
20.2.3 Thesis	12	credits
Total	36	credits
Required Courses	15
	Credits (lecture-lab-self study)
	ADPM 601 Health Service Management	3(3-0-6)
	ADPM 606 Epidemiological Studies in Health Systems	3(2-2-5)
	ADPM 623 Management of Primary Health Care and Quality of Life Development Program	3(2-2-5)
	ADPM 624 Management of Health Information	3(3-0-6)
	ADPM 626 Management of Environmental Health Program	3(2-2-5)
Elective Courses not less than 9 credits	not less than 9 credits
	ADPM 612 Health Economics	3(3-0-6)
	ADPM 616 Management of Training Programs	2(1-2-3)
	ADPM 617 Project Cycle Management in Health	2(2-0-4)
	ADPM 618 Socio-Economic and Cultural Perspectives in PHC	2(2-0-4)
	ADPM 628 Research Methodology	3(3-0-6)
	ADPM 629 Computer Application to Health Science	2(1-2-3)
	ADPM 630 Health Manpower Planning and Leadership Development	1(1-0-2)
	ADPM 693    Early Warning and Rapid Response System in Health	2(2-0-4)
	ADPM 694    International Health Development	2(2-0-4)
	ADPM 697 Thesis Seminar	2(0-4-2)
Thesis
	ADPM 698    Thesis	12 (0-36-0)
Grand Total not less than 36 credit

• Three (3) copies of the TICA Application Form, each affixed with photographs (recent photographs)
• Two (2) certified copies of the applicant’s degree certificate(Bachelor or higher) in Medicine, Dental Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Public Health or related fields from an accredited university
• Two (2) certified copies of the applicant’s academic transcript or grade report with
• English translation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from universities and/or employers
• Two (2) copies of the applicant’s English score report (TOEFL computer-based score report of more than 173; or TOEFL internet-based score of at least 61; or IELTs of 5.5; or pass the English Proficiency Examination arranged by the Faculty of  Graduate Studies, Mahidol University)
• Curriculum vitae and short concept paper(pre-proposal) for your Master’s thesis