Medical Anthropology Course
This course delves into the cultural influences on health and healing, with emphasis on urban Latin America. Participants develop skills in ethical fieldwork, rapid ethnography, data management, and translating research into culturally appropriate health strategies and interventions for diverse urban populations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical insights into cultural views on health, sickness, and healing, focusing on urban Latin American settings. Master ethical research design, ethnographic techniques, qualitative data coding, and comparative studies, then apply them to create tailored health messages and team-based interventions for meaningful community outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Design ethical research: foster trust, secure consent, and safeguard confidential information.
- Conduct rapid ethnographic studies: perform interviews, observations, and assessments in city health facilities.
- Handle qualitative data: code themes, analyse cultural differences, and identify stigma plus gender dynamics.
- Quickly review Latin American health studies and derive actionable policy recommendations.
- Convert research into practice: customise communications, upskill teams, and partner with traditional healers.
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