MIGH X PIH Canada High School Global Health Case Competition

PIH Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) are bringing their case competition to high school students!

Partners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition

Are you interested in health, medicine, social justice, or making a real difference in the world? Join us for an exciting, hands-on case competition where you’ll tackle a real global health challenge: tuberculosis (TB).

In this competition, you and your team will step into the role of global health problem-solvers. You’ll work with a real-life case inspired by Partners In Health Canada’s work and design creative, practical solutions to improve TB care in under-resourced communities.

Who Should Participate:

• High school students interested in medicine, nursing, science, social sciences, global health, and social justice
• Teams of up to 4 students
  (You can sign up with a team or register individually and be placed on one.)

How it Works:

• One week before the event, you’ll join a virtual session where you will receive a case package with background information about tuberculosis in Lesotho and the factors that affect health and access to care.
• On competition day, your team will receive a real TB-related challenge faced by Partners In Health.
• You’ll have the day to:
  • Analyze the problem
  • Design a solution
  • Prepare a presentation
• Teams will present to judges, who will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Key Highlights:

• Real-World Impact: Address genuine challenges in tuberculosis in a developing country.
• Awards: Compete for exciting prizes! Each participant will receive a certificate.
• Networking: Connect with professionals, academics, and peers who share a commitment to global health.
• Expert Feedback: Receive insights and guidance from a distinguished panel of judges.
• Lunch Provided!

Important Information:

• Who: High school students
• Where: The Clinic, Health Sciences Library, McMaster University
• To register as a team: Purchase a Team Registration ticket, then select the number of team members.
• To register individually: Choose Individual Registration and we’ll place you on a team when you arrive.

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