GHC Young Catalysts
Engaging, Equipping, and Entrusting Youth in Global Health Practice & Service
The 2023 Global Health Catalyst Summit will be hosted by University of Pennsylvania May 4-6, 2023.
We are thrilled to offer presentation opportunities as part of our Young Catalysts (YCs) program. Jr Catalysts (High School Students), Young Catalysts (undergraduate students), Emerging Catalysts (graduate, health professional, and post graduate students) are invited to submit participation requests using the Young Catalysts Poster Submission Form provided below. Projects should be related to global health care, outreach, research, or education, highlighting the role of young catalysts in these initiatives.
Please use the link below to complete a poster submission form. Submissions will close Sunday April 30, 2023 at 8pm EST.
Poster information will be presented as 5-minute oral presentations by Young Catalysts. Poster sections may be turned into powerpoint slides for this purpose. There is no need to bring printed posters to this event as oral presentation opportunities will be given for selected submissions.
Please note that high school participants must be accompanied by a responsible parent, guardian, or adult such as a school representative throughout their time at the summit.
This event is free to attend. GHC is unable to provide funding to support participation.
WHO can Present a Poster:
Jr. Catalysts: High School Students
Young Catalysts: Undergraduate Students
Emerging Catalysts: Graduate, Health Professional, and Post Graduate Students)
Young Catalyst Poster Submission Form
Young Catalyst Collaboration Opportunities and Outcomes
Discover Excellence; Empowering Young Global Health Catalysts for the future
Some benefits of participating in GHC Young Catalyst Opportunities Include:
Opportunities to engage with accomplished, inspiring, individuals impacting the world for good (see website for examples)
Opportunities to learn about cutting edge research, innovative approaches, and collaborative initiatives involving diverse stakeholders worldwide
Opportunities to participate in life – saving, life-changing collaborative projects leading to publications and application across the globe
Opportunities to gain skills and experiences to that enhance the personal profiles of Young Catalysts including public speaking, publication, event coordination, and cross-cultural competencies
Opportunities to be supervised by members of the GHC network who are then able to provide strong recommendations for academic and career purposes for Young Catalysts
Opportunities for students and youth to represent their school, club, community, organization etc. on a global platform
Mentorship and support from current and past Young Catalysts, many of whom attest to the significant role the GHC has played in their academic and career growth including support in gaining admission to college, medical school, graduate school, and global health related career opportunities
Being part of a network of change makers catalyzing collaborations for global health and development.
Past Summits & Projects
Young Catalysts in Global Health
Young Catalysts Creativity
Young Catalyst Learn from Oxford University Professor
Interview with Young Global Health Catalysts
Stop Motion on Avengers Vs Cancer
Career development opportunitie
Young Catalysts as contributing authors
Approaching Global Oncology: The Win – Win Model
Chapter 13: Key steps for youth inclusion
Young Catalysts build leadership skills at the summit
Professional Development
Young Catalysts present research and experiences
Future Global Health innovators
