Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery

Thesis

All Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery students complete a mentored thesis project. The mentored research allows students to participate in the design and execution of an innovative global health delivery project. Beyond developing skills in research, analysis, leadership, and global health delivery, students can contribute to the quality of health care delivery at the sites where they work to enhance the training available to local clinical staff and contribute to the growing knowledge base that is transforming global health.

Students develop the thesis with mentorship from a primary mentor and their thesis committee. The program scaffolds the thesis process through thesis-specific courses, and the program has advisors who offer additional mentoring in research methods. During year 1, students construct the project proposal, develop the research tools, and submit the project for Institutional Review Board approval. During year 2, students carry out the project, analyze the data, and write the project up.

Each student submits "postcards from the field" in the form of images and texts that give context to their projects, the research process, and their reflections on their work. Below are select "postcards from the field" written by the Global Health Delivery Classes of 2025 and 2026.