Experience the UBC Master of Global Health Program
Join us for a special sample lecture hosted by the UBC Master of Global Health (MGH) program, featuring Dr. Michelle Amri, a leading scholar in global health and health equity. This event offers a unique opportunity to preview the student experience and learning environment in the MGH program.
Whether you’re considering applying or simply curious about global health education at UBC, this session will give you a firsthand look at the kind of critical, interdisciplinary thinking that defines the program.
Lecture Topic: How African policymakers understand health equity and why it matters
Based on Dr. Amri’s publications in BMC Medical Ethics and PLoS Global Public Health, this lecture will explore how high-level African policymakers conceptualize health equity, and the implications this has for policy design and implementation. The session will delve into:
- The diverse understandings of health equity among African policymakers
- Why these perspectives matter for global health policy and practice
Who Should Attend
- Prospective students interested in the Master of Global Health program
- Current students and professionals in public health, global health, or public policy
- Anyone passionate about health equity, leadership and global health governance
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
- Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
- Cost: Free
Register Now
Secure your spot by completing the registration form below. Space is limited!
About the Speaker
Dr. Michelle Amri holds the Mary and Maurice Young Professorship in Applied Ethics and has served in roles with government and the World Health Organization, where she continues to consult. Her research in global health uses an applied ethics lens to explore how equity is understood and incorporated into public policymaking. She also sits on the Board of the Canadian Association for Global Health and co-led the Canadian Conference on Global Health in 2023 and 2024. Dr. Amri will be teaching two of the core courses in the Master of Global Health program:
- Global Health Ethics
- Qualitative Research Methods in Global Health