Global Health Delivery Intensive

Training, resources, and networks that global health leaders need to design and manage effective, impactful, and equitable health care programs

The Global Health Delivery Intensive (GHDI) is a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) non-degree program offered virtually every July. Students enroll in three courses, which are also components of the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery (MMSc-GHD) degree-program offered through Harvard Medical School. Applications for July 2026 will open in November.

Program Model and Learning Objectives 

Students learn to effectively design and manage programs that improve health care delivery and outcomes. The program aims to systematize the study of health care delivery and to stimulate collaboration among educators, researchers, stakeholders, and implementers while building capacity. Participants will become part of a cadre of health professionals trained to deliver value-based health care within their own contexts.

Intended Students

GHDI is intended for mid-career health professionals who seek training in health care delivery concepts and skills. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to health and experience in health organizations, with a substantial background in health care or a related field. Practitioners, policy leaders, and administrators are all strong candidates for the program. International candidates are encouraged to apply. Current undergraduates are not eligible to participate.

Course Offerings and Mentorship 

GHDI is comprised of three core courses and supplemental content offered during the three weeks of the program. Classes are held syncronously and students are expected to attend classes Monday-Friday from 8am to 1pm EDT (GMT-4). 

1. Introduction to Global Health Care Delivery (GHP532): Engages students in the analysis of cases that describe authentic efforts to improve health care delivery in resource-poor settings and to illuminate principles and frameworks for the design of efficient and effective global health interventions. (2.5 credits)
2. Epidemiological Methods for Global Health (ID505): Covers introductory level epidemiology and biostatistics using global health-related problem sets. (2.5 credits)
3. Management Practices in Health Care Delivery (GHP555): Educates students in the fundamental principles of organizational behavior, strategy, operations management, leadership, and financial accounting relevant to work in leading global health programs. (1.25 credits)

In addition to courses, the program offers mentoring and aims to build community among students, supporting longer-term career planning. 

Major Areas of Focus

• Strategy
• Supply chain management
• Demand Generation
• Digital tools
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Prediction and scenario planning
• Epidemiological methods
• Financial analysis

“GHDI introduced me to practical tools and strategic frameworks that can address complex health system problems. I am now confident that with proper planning, strong leadership, structural thinking, and efficient resource and supply chain management, it is possible to deliver quality healthcare, even in resource-constrained settings.”

– Md Ismail Gazi, Bangladesh, GHDI Alumni 2025