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This course delves into the dynamics of power and politics within the health sector, with a specific focus on global health dynamics. We will explore how power influences health inequities, healthcare delivery, research relationships between partners in the ‘Global South’ and ‘Global North’, and decision-making. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, class discussions, and interactive activities, students will analyze how various stakeholders, power dynamics, and political systems play a role in shaping health outcomes. We will delve into domestic and global examples, ranging from the role of power in the opioid crisis in Baltimore to the role of funding agencies in global settings. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to discuss the role of power and politics in global health systems, and they will be equipped with the skills to use verbal and written skills to advocate for effective health policies and interventions. This is a Gordis Teaching Fellowship course. Priority registration is given to Public Health Studies majors. Other students will be permitted to register as space allows.