A Brief History Of Global Health Conference Midwest
The Global Health Conference Midwest (GHCM) was born in 2005 out of the efforts of two University of Nebraska Medical Center organizations - International Studies & Programs and Student Alliance for Global Health - that focus on international relations and health. In 2014, the conference leadership was transferred to Creighton University, where a multidisciplinary team has committed to continuing the growth and development of this annual conference. Today, GHCM is an opportunity for professionals, faculty, and students to connect, collaborate, engage, and learn about pertinent and emerging topics in global health. GHCM represents professionals, graduate students, undergraduates, academic faculty, community organizations, and community members.
The conference aims to catalyze global health action by providing insight into global health issues, promoting a common voice for those interested in global health, fostering talent, and facilitating interdisciplinary partnerships. GHCM features a variety of educational activities to interest students and professionals of all levels and disciplines. The weekend event features a mix of networking opportunities, global health research, films, interactive discussions, and lecture-style presentations. New to the conference in 2016 was the GHCM Community Fair, a vibrant gathering of 23 local and regional community organizations that provide incredible services for communities and individuals at home and abroad. GHCM 2025 will bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and engaging discussion as we continue this journey, calling attention to and driving action toward tackling the many issues afflicting our world.
Videos from GHCM 2022 and before can be found on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvxdTEKycGy1VgfAG_z1Bw/featured
If you didn't get a chance to attend GHCM these past few years, or you just want to re-watch some of your favorites, hit the link above to check out the keynotes and breakout sessions that we recorded!
View 2020 breakout sessions
GHCM 2024 Keynote Speakers
CARLOS A. FAERRON GUZMÁN, MD, MSC
“Planetary Health—Health in the Anthropocene”
CHRISTOPHER J. ELIAS, MD, MPH
“A Planet Free from Polio”
NICOLE REDVERS, ND, MPH
“Indigenous Planetary Health: The Path We Walk”
JASON BESTE MD, MPH
“Hostile Environments: The complicated relationship between Planetary Health and Conflict”
GHCM 2023 Keynote Speakers
CHERYL STROUD, PHD
“One Health for Many Communities: Why is it so Urgent?”
DONALD WARNE, MD, MPH
“American Indian Health Equity—Challenges and Potential Solutions”
CYNTHIA FRASIER, PHD
“Nested ecosystems - Human and wildlife well-being”
GHCM 2022 Keynote Speakers
Senator Tony Vargas
Nicholas Comninellis, MD, Dean and President of INMED
“Serving the Forgotten”
Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, National School of Tropical Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine
“The Antipoverty Vaccines”
Charles Fillipi, MD, Creighton University School of Medicine
“Surgical Task Sharing - Hope for Developing Countries”
Adnan Hammad, PhD, President & CEO of Global Health Research, Management & Solutions
“Global Health Partnerships: Perspectives, Challenges & Opportunities : MENA Region Case Study”
GHCM 2020 Keynote Speakers
Teddie Potter, PhD, University of Minnesota
“Planetary Health: Creating a Just and Equitable Future for All”
Agnes Igoye, MC/MPA, Deputy National Coordinator
“To Stop Human Trafficking, Uplift Survivor Voices and Our Very Own”
Jacob Atem, PhD, South Sudan Healthcare Organization
“Characterizing Health Clinic Visits in Maar, South Sudan”
GHCM 2019 Keynote Speakers
Ms. Sarah Bosha, LLBS, LLM
*HIV, Human Rights and Victims Voices*
Dr. Kee B. Park, MD
*Are National Surgical Plans the Answer to Achieving Universal Surgical Care?*
Dr. Tracy Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS
*The Exquisite Risk of Global Engagement*
GHCM 2018 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Geetha Jayaram, MD, MBA
"Global Mental Health: Problems and Proposed Solutions for Low and Middle Income Countries"
Jean Gardy Marius, MD, MGH
"The Challenge of Implementing Global Health in Developing Countries"
Steve James, CRNA
"Giving Back, Exporting your Talent Abroad"
GHCM 2017 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Sharon Rudy, PhD
"Planning Your Global Health Career: What it Takes to be Successful"
Dr. Sriram Shamasunder, MD, DTM&H
"The HEAL Experiment: Capitalizing the “E” in Global Health Equity"
Dr. Chris Elias, MD, MPH
"Beyond Medicine: How Markets, Data & Partnerships Shape Global Health"
GHCM 2016 Keynote Speakers
Renaisa S. Anthony, MD, MPH
“We Are the World: A 21st Century Health Disparities Perspective”
Duncan Maru, MD, PhD
"Role of Public Sector Businesses in Healthcare Delivery Transformation: View from Nepal”
Steve Luby, MD
“Lead intoxication in rural Bangladesh: Undermining a healthy future”
GHCM 2015 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Sheila Ryan, PhD, RN, FAAN
“Stories and lessons learned from Asia and the Mid-East”
Dr. Ramnath Subbaraman, MD
“Off the Map: Health and Survival in a Setting of Legal Exclusion”
Dr. Tim Brewer, MD, MPH
“Recognizing Outbreaks: Public Health in an Interconnected World”
