The International Master of Public Health program at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School just celebrated the graduation of its 49th cohort.
Despite the difficult situation in Israel, the students from three continents documented their extra-curricular activities alongside their academic achievements in this film.
“Academic life at the university is a thrilling challenge, a world where curiosity meets rigor, and where students push the boundaries of what they know,” said Nde Fon Njweng, a student from Cameroon. “The long sessions and challenging work are worth it when you know you’re diving into topics you’re passionate about.”
The International Master of Public Health, a program within the Braun School of Public Health, has awarded degrees to over 1,000 graduates from more than 100 countries around the globe since 1970. The IMPH program welcomes students from all over the world who are either currently engaged in the public health field or those planning to get involved in the future.
The film follows the students as they travel around Israel, visiting Eilat, hiking Masada, swimming in the Red Sea and floating in the Dead Sea.
“University life isn’t just about hitting the books,” said Eyoel Haptegebriel, a student from Ethiopia. “It’s a canvas of social experiences where every day offers a new chance to connect, to create and to celebrate.” It also helps future medical professionals from around the world form strong ties to Israel and each other.
This year’s graduating class included Dr. Zeba Ali from India, who received a generous scholarship from Hadassah’s Joseph and Bella Braun Estate Endowment Fund. Dr. Ali’s work in low-income settings with vulnerable populations involved training grassroots health workers and accredited Social Health Activists – a program unique to India –– and laid the foundation for her interest in public health and community-oriented primary care. Participating in the IMPH program enabled Dr. Ali to understand community health challenges and helped to strengthen her research working with vulnerable populations.
The students thanked their professors, funders, the IMPH administration and their friends and families. “This wouldn’t have been possible without you all,” Constance Rehema of Kenya said.
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