2^nd Annual

Western Regional International Health Conference

**Bringing International Health Home**

Friday January 30^th – Sunday February 1^st, 2004

Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ

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Pre-Conference Global Health Leadership Institute
UA Global Health Forum (home)

The IHMEC Western Regional International Health Conference was developed to bring international health programming to students and young professionals in the western states.  With global health issues receiving unprecedented attention from the media and funding organizations, it is even more important that a solid network of advocates is formed. This conference hopes to foster a cohesive international health contingency in the region and help develop the next generation of leaders.

Why Go Global in the "Old Pueblo"??? Our position just sixty miles north of Mexico provides a unique opportunity to integrate a global perspective with issues relevant to border communities, Indian health and immigrant populations. Throughout the weekend you will meet inspiring men and women working hard to make a difference on a local and global scale. You will also learn about opportunities to get involved both at home and abroad.

Some Highlights

• Friday night reception featuring Dr. Victor Sidel, good food, a silent auction and entertainment unique to the Southwest
   

• Listen to keynote talks from some of the most inspiring leaders in global health today.
   
• See the brilliant movie on the worldwide AIDS epidemic, "A Closer Walk," and participate in a discussion
   
• Participate in leadership and advocacy training opportunities with the Global Health Council and the American Medical Student Association. Take your interest in global health to the next level!
   
• Visit the NGO fair and learn about work and volunteer opportunities all over the world.
   
• Meet participants from all over the US, hear about what your colleagues are doing and start making the connections now that will be useful throughout your careers.

The Western Regional International Health Conference is organized by the Global Health Forum at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.  Questions or Comments can be directed to the Student Coordinators:

Mary Foote: mfoote@u.arizona.edu Malia Cranmer: maliac@u.arizona.edu Lucy Ruangvoravat: lucyr@email.arizona.edu Serge Hougeir: hougeir@email.arizona.edu

 

*This conference is made possible through the support of the Kenneth Hill Foundation, IHMEC and the University of Arizona College of Medicine.