The Center for Global Health Equity
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Dignity for Girls: Menstrual Health and Empowerment in Nairobi, Kenya
"I came to understand that menstrual health is not solely a biological issue but is deeply connected to social, cultural, and economic factors."
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Geisel School of Medicine Welcomes Its New Dean
The Center for Global Health Equity welcomes Dr. Jennifer Hunt as she officially begins her tenure as dean — the FIRST woman to lead our school in its 229-year history.
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Exploring Equitable Partnerships for Health‑Workforce Development in Africa
Dr. Kara Neil, EdD, led a session that examined what equitable partnership in global health professions education requires in practice.
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Katie Hartnett, MED’26, recounts lessons learned during her time in Tanzania for the DarDar Global Health Clinical Elective
"… we must review cases “as if we have no fingers”—without pointing blame."
About the Center
Dartmouth’s Center for Global Health Equity brings together the medical school’s educational, clinical, research, and outreach initiatives focused on medically underserved populations. We are passionate about creating a world in which all people have equitable access to high quality care and to the conditions that promote health. To achieve our vision, we engage students and faculty in interdisciplinary education, research, advocacy, and clinical opportunities, made possible by our strong relationships with domestic and international partners.
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Dignity for Girls: Menstrual Health and Empowerment in Nairobi, Kenya
August 12, 2026
"I came to understand that menstrual health is not solely a biological issue but is deeplyExploring Equitable Partnerships for Health‑Workforce Development in Africa by Dr. Kara Neil
July 30, 2026
The Department of Medical Education, the Center for Global Health Equity, and theKatie Hartnett, MED’26, recounts lessons learned during her time in Tanzania for the DarDar Global Health Clinical Elective
July 22, 2026
"… we must review cases “as if we have no fingers”—without pointing blame." Katie
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