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Majid Sadigh, MD
Global Health Academy

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A group photo taken at the 2025 Global Health Conference.

Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 01, 2026

Heritage Hotel & Conference Center

522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, USA

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We are excited to announce the 2026 Global Health Conference, a gathering designed to spark new ideas and strengthen global connections. Health professionals, educators, and partners from around the world will come together in Southbury, Connecticut, USA, to explore this year’s theme:


From Partnership to Practice: Shaping the Future of Education in Global Health — learning with, led by, and for our global collaborators.

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Please view the event page to learn more about the 2026 Global Health Conference.

The Science Summit 2026, held alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly, brings together the global scientific community to explore the critical role of science in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030.

 

We are honored that the Global Health Academy will contribute two sessions to this year’s Science Summit, bringing together experts and partners from across our global network to share perspectives, experiences, and locally driven solutions.​

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We warmly invite everyone to join us for these important conversations!

 

Participation is open to our colleagues, partners, students, and broader global health community. Advance registration is required, so please register using the links below to secure your place and receive information on how to join the sessions.

 

We look forward to welcoming you and representing our Global Health Academy community at the UNGA Science Summit 2026!

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Global Health Academy

Located in Danbury, CT, the Global Health Academy is a place where skills and resources are shared in a way that strengthens our greater global health collective. The academy provides training for medical/clinical  educators, global health interns, health-related interest groups, and international scholars.

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Global Health Program

Participants are supported through a six-week elective with careful consideration given to clinical teachings, global health issues, social and political situations, ethical dilemmas, and cultural competency. Participants gain monumental clinical, cultural, and personal experience from their engagement with global health.

Our Partners

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Our Vision

Our vision is to improve patient care by enhancing medical education at home and around the world.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of Global Health leaders worldwide and advance the cause of health equity.

Graciously Supported By

Linde, Trefz Foundation, Rudy Ruggles, Almira Family.
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