Rev Esp Quimioter 2018; 31(2): 152-155

A current overview of the teaching of Tropical Medicine, International Health and Global Health in the Spanish university

MIGUEL CABRERO-DE CABO, JOSÉ M. RAMOS-RINCÓN, MIGUEL GÓRGOLAS-HERNÁNDEZ MORA

Background. The teaching of tropical medicine, international health or global health in the Spanish Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy is unknown. The objective of this study is to show a current overview of teaching in degree and post-graduate.
Material and methods. The curricula are reviewed, identifying those subjects and postgraduate courses with the denomination “Tropical Medicine”, “International Health”, “Global Health” or “Imported Diseases”
Results. In 15 of the 40 (37.5%) schools of Medicine the subject of Tropical Medicine, International Health or Global Health is taught during the degree. In 14 of them (93.3%) with an optional character and in one (6.7%) with obligatory character. In 4 out of 22 (18.1%) Pharmacy schools are taught in the degree of Tropical Medicine, International Health or Global Health.
Conclusions. The teaching in Tropical Medicine, International Health and Global Health in the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy in Spain has, currently, a limited presence.

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