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For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, we asked a few of the IHTM teaching team to reflect on their science careers and in particular their experience of working in global health.

A graphic of a stethoscope and a line of people. Credit Gerd Altmann
Image: Gerd Altmann

 

Carine Asnong, IHTM Teaching Associate

Carine at a workshop with young adolescents at a Teen Advisory Group, KenyaSumming up my global health career to date: ‘Ripple Effect’

Q. ‘Looking back at your 18-year-old self, would you recommend a career in global health, and why?

 “I absolutely would recommend it because health is a fundamental human right for every human being and you can contribute to eliminating health disparities around the world. You can support vulnerable populations and improve the health of communities through research, education, interventions and policymaking. It is exciting to work with people who are passionate about making the world a better place.” 

Find out more about Carine.

Aronrag Meeyai, Epidemiology, Statistics  and Health Economics module lead

A head and shoulders photo of AronragSumming up my global health career to date: 'Audacious'

Q. ‘Looking back at your 18-year-old self, would you recommend a career in global health, and why?

“Yes, definitely. As I grew up I learnt to appreciate that no matter where you live in the world, we are all on this earth together. Global health enables you to help everyone irrespective of who you are and health is part of us all, it is universal.”

 Find out more about Aronrag

Proochista Ariana, Associate Professor, IHTM Course Director

A head and shoulders shot of ProochistaSumming up my global health career to date: 'Serendipitous'

Q. ‘Looking back at your 18-year-old self, would you recommend a career in global health, and why?

“I would, absolutely. Life is so much more than just yourself, through global health you can give back to the world in a way that is meaningful. At 18, I wanted to travel, to explore different countries and experience other cultures, through global health I can do that without even leaving Oxford!”

 Find out more about Proochista

Alice Norton, IHTM Course Advisor and Head of GI0PID-R Research and Policy Team

A head and shoulders photo of AliceSumming up my global health career to date: 'Discovery'

Q. ‘Looking back at your 18-year-old self, would you recommend a career in global health, and why?

“Yes, I would. It is an ever changing and interdisciplinary field which allows you to work with people from all across the world.”

Find out more about Alice

 

 

Naima Nasir, IHTM Teaching Assistant

A head and shoulders shot of NaimaSumming up my global health career to date: 'Dynamic'

Q. ‘Looking back at your 18-year-old self, would you recommend a career in global health, and why?

“My 18-year-old self was interested in equity and the disparities I was seeing, particularly in health systems. Back then I did not know the field of global health seeks to understand and address health inequities, so yes, definitely, I would recommend with the knowledge I have now. I keep finding new interests and challenges in global health and I am excited to keep learning and working towards improving health equity.”

Find out more about Naima