Introduction to Global Oncology

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This course provides an introduction to global oncology in the areas of medicine, physics, and engineering. Regional differences related to epidemiology, social factors, health policy and resources/access to cancer care will be presented. Global organizations, clinical trials and the use of AI in medicine will also be discussed. This course will include faculty presentations (from Penn and faculty abroad), journal discussions and student presentations. Although this course has a focus on oncology, it is open to any students interested in global health.