Global Health Case Competition Info – Young Leaders of Global Health

General Overview

Modeled after Emory Global Health Case Competitions, the one-week-long competition aims to promote global health education and application in solving the 21st-century global health crisis in a collaborative and competitive environment. The winning team will represent DKU to participate in Emory’s International Competition the next Spring. Eligible participants are any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at Duke Kunshan University from any major fields.

ELIGIBILITY

Most frequent questions and answers

Can students outside of DKU participate?

Since this is an intramural case competition, participants must be considered a DKU student to participate. This includes graduate students.

I am not on campus. Can I attend virtually?

Yes, if you are attending from a different time zone, you are welcome to participate online. For students who are on campus, you are strongly encouraged to participate in person.

I do not major in global health. Can I apply for the case competition?

All students with interests and passion in combating global health challenges, regardless of their academic background, are welcome to participate.

How many members can be on a team?

Three to five, with students enrolled in at least two different majors.

I do not have a team, can I be placed on a team at random?

If you do not have a team, you can reach out to us via email and we will help set you up with other individual registers.