Global

The Rollins School of Public Health offers exceptional global opportunities for students through initiatives like the Global Field Experience (GFE) Financial Award. This unique scholarship supports students in gaining hands-on, supervised field training that bridges classroom learning with real-world global health practice. Anchored by the mission of the Hubert Department of Global Health to improve health systems worldwide through research, teaching, and service, Rollins provides an ideal environment for students passionate about applying public health principles in diverse international settings.

Global Field Experience
The Global Field Experience (GFE) Financial Award is a unique scholarship offered by the Rollins School of Public Health. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students interested in global health to participate in supervised field training which will facilitate the transfer of classroom knowledge into practical experiences.
Our Global Practice Work In Action

Medina Court Case and Spending Bill Carry Consequences for Reproductive Health Care
Recent federal decisions could have significant implications for people’s access to reproductive health care in the United States—especially people in the lowest income brackets.

Rollins Launches Master of Health Administration Program
Students can apply for the Master of Health Administration program at Rollins starting in August 2025.

Study: Pregnancy Offers Critical Opportunity to Address Vaccine Uncertainty
A new study led by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that nearly of half of first-time expectant mothers in the U.S. were unsure if they would fully vaccinate their children.

Health Wanted: Gambling
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Rachel Volberg, PhD, discuss the rise in problem gambling and why it is a public health issue.

Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Cassaundra Young
Cassaundra Young, HPM alumna, discusses how personal experiences with the health care system inspired her career path, the importance of self-reflection and balance in professional growth, and the role of mentorship.

Health Wanted: Snakes
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Steve Mackessy, PhD, dig into the history of snakes in health care and recent breakthroughs in venom research.

School's Out for Summer. For Some Kids, So Is the Food.
Food insecurity is a major issue facing American kids. The passage of Trump's budget bill may make things worse.

Rollins Research Review: COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Therapy, Participatory Design Satisfaction, and Communication in Breastfeeding Care
In June, Rollins researchers published on person-centered care in breastfeeding, community participation in WASH interventions, and more.
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