Career Advancement Programme in Women's Health Economics
Published on June 27, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in women's health economics and the lead instructor for the Career Advancement Programme in Women's Health Economics. Dr. Smith, can you tell us a bit about this course and why it's important for professionals in healthcare and related fields? GUEST: Absolutely, the course is designed to empower women by providing essential skills in economic analysis, health policy, and data interpretation. It's crucial for those seeking career progression in women's health, research, or policy. HOST: That sounds fascinating. Could you share some personal experiences or insights related to the course topic, particularly in terms of analyzing gender disparities in healthcare access and outcomes? GUEST: Of course. In my experience, understanding the economic factors that contribute to these disparities is key to developing effective strategies for addressing them. For instance, we know that women often face barriers to accessing quality healthcare, and economic analysis can help us identify and address those barriers. HOST: It's disheartening to hear about such barriers, but vital to acknowledge and address them. Could you tell us about any current industry trends that are relevant to the course? GUEST: Certainly. There's growing interest in cost-effectiveness analysis and resource allocation in healthcare, which is a major focus of our course. Additionally, there's increased recognition of the importance of strong advocacy skills in influencing healthcare systems and policies. HOST: Those are important areas of focus indeed. I imagine there must be challenges in teaching and learning such a complex subject. Could you share some of those challenges and how you address them in the course? GUEST: One challenge is making complex economic concepts accessible and relevant to a diverse audience. We address this by using real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and showing how they can be applied in practice. HOST: That's a great approach. Finally, could you share your thoughts on the future of women's health economics and what our listeners might expect to see in the coming years? GUEST: I believe we'll see continued growth in the use of economic analysis to inform healthcare policy and practice, as well as increased recognition of the importance of addressing gender disparities in healthcare. Our course is designed to equip professionals with the skills they need to be leaders in this exciting field. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Career Advancement Programme in Women's Health Economics. We're confident that this course will empower many women to advance their careers and make a real difference in the world. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure.
