Description
Harvard – Taking Care of Women in Times of Conflict, Upheaval, and Epidemics 2024
Format: Video + PDF | Release Date: November 2024
CME-Focused | Global Women’s Health | Harvard Faculty Experts
Course Overview
This powerful CME course from Harvard provides a critical, evidence-based update on obstetric and gynecologic care in conflict zones, epidemics, and humanitarian crises. It’s designed for OB/GYNs and healthcare professionals committed to improving outcomes for women in low-resource and high-risk settings.
Topics range from maternal mortality and refugee care to reproductive rights, cervical cancer prevention, trauma-informed OB/GYN care, pandemics, and more. Led by Harvard faculty and global experts, this two-day course delivers practical, real-world tools for working in fragile health systems or supporting displaced populations.
Who Should Attend
OB/GYN Physicians & Surgeons
Global Health Specialists
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Experts
Nurses, NPs, PAs, Midwives
Psychologists & Social Workers
Physicians in Refugee/Migrant Health
Humanitarian Health Practitioners
Learning Objectives
✔️ Analyze causes and solutions for maternal mortality in crisis zones
✔️ Integrate mental health into maternal care services
✔️ Address OB/GYN needs of refugees and displaced women
✔️ Manage pregnancy-related challenges during pandemics
✔️ Navigate ethical dilemmas in humanitarian settings
✔️ Understand cervical cancer strategies in limited-resource nations
Featured Topics
MSF Experiences in War Zones
OB/GYN in Refugee Crises (US, Haiti, Armenia, South Sudan)
Crisis Care During COVID-19
Prenatal & Postpartum Mental Health in Displacement
Building Migrant & Refugee Clinics
Responding to Natural Disasters
Language Justice in Pregnancy Care
Training the Next Generation of Women’s Health Leaders
Format
Lectures by Harvard Faculty & Global Health Leaders
Panel Discussions + Q&A Sessions
Workshops: Refugee Health, Program Development, & Local Action
Recordings and PDFs included
Prepare to lead change. Equip yourself with the knowledge and compassion to care for women when they need it most.
