IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition

2024 Competition TIMES

Watch the teams compete during the 2024 Global Health Case Competition!

The Global Health Case Competition at the University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) offers this engaging opportunity as an innovative student learning experience to train future community leaders and develop transformative teamwork skills in an industry-based setting. The annual Global Health Case Competition is open to graduate and undergraduate students in all departments and disciplines.

About the Competition

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) Global Health Case Competition takes place annually during the spring semester with the aim of training the next generation of leaders through a unique competition experience built upon a real‐world challenge. All students at the University of Iowa are eligible to compete. Teams are made up of 3 to 5 students from across the university, applying their specific knowledge to tackle complex global issues. Successful teams will learn to leverage the unique skills and knowledge of each team member and discipline represented.

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2024 CAse Topic

The 2024 case competition is underway! Take a look at this year’s case study and see the competition unfold on April 1, 2024.

Engage with the Competition

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) Global Health Case Competition takes place annually during the spring semester with the aim of training the next generation of leaders through a unique competition experience built upon a real‐world challenge. All students at the University of Iowa are eligible to compete. Teams are made up of 3 to 5 students from across the university, applying their specific knowledge to tackle complex global issues. Successful teams will learn to leverage the unique skills and knowledge of each team member and discipline represented.

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Propose a Topic

IPHPRP now offers health and health-adjacent organizations the opportunity to submit a case topic for consideration. Submit your topic of concern and next year’s teams might compete to offer you their best solution. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Competition Planning Team

The case competition is made possible due to efforts by the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP), the Global Public Health Initiative, and the College of Public Health Research Office.

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