David Boyd, associate professor of the practice of global health, has been appointed Faculty Director for International Education at DGHI. In his new role, Boyd will provide leadership, direction and technical expertise in the development of DGHI’s international education programs.
“David brings to this position many years of experience and expertise at Duke and Vanderbilt in global health practice and education. He is also one of our most dedicated and dynamic teachers,” said Randall Kramer, DGHI associate director for strategy and professor of environmental economics and global health. “We are very pleased to have David serve in this important role at a time when DGHI is expanding educational offerings across key areas of the world.”
Boyd will oversee the international expansion of DGHI’s global health education programs. As Duke expands its global reach, DGHI is able to customize existing curricular offerings, such as the Global Health Certificate and the Master of Science in Global Health for international audiences, and develop new programs for delivery in a range of international settings using innovative technologies and learning approaches. Boyd will work closely with Duke faculty, international collaborators and counterparts in other Duke units to carry out these plans.
Two examples of DGHI’s international education programs include the Duke-Peking University Global Health Diploma and Global Semester Abroad in China and India. Potential areas for expansion of DGHI education initiatives include Kunshan, China, Thailand and India among other key parts of the world. DGHI is also considering an online global health short course in an international setting.
“I am pleased to take on the role of Faculty Director of International Education as DGHI’s international education programs are expanding, with exciting opportunities for faculty, students, and international partners on multiple continents,” said Boyd. “I look forward to being involved in the development of educational sites and programs, cutting-edge learning models and curricula, and outcome measurement strategies. I always remind my students that global health education should be a global collaborative endeavor; that’s what we’re creating at DGHI.”
Boyd has served as a DGHI faculty member since coming to Duke in 2009 from Vanderbilt University. An expert in global health, cross-cultural medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine, Boyd teaches a course on vulnerable populations and global health. He was also the faculty director for Winter Forum Pandemic 2011.
Boyd begins his new role on July 1, 2011.
