Rosemary JAMES
Ms Rosemary JAMES
diplomas
- Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics (MB, BCh, BaO) from the National University of Ireland Galway in Ireland
- Master of Science in Global Health from Maastricht University in The Netherlands
biography
Dr Rosemary James (Rosie) is a scientific collaborator at the University of Geneva’s Centre of Humanitarian Studies. She is co-coordinator of the Lancet Migration European Regional Hub, and board member of the Federation of European Societies of Tropical Medicine and International Health (FESTMIH), where she co-chairs FESTMIH’s working group on Tropical Medicine Education and Training. Rosie graduated from NUI Galway School of Medicine in 2021, where she was awarded the Gold Medal for Civic Engagement. She holds an MSc Global Health from Maastricht University (2020). Prior to re-locating to Switzerland, she worked as a junior doctor in England. Rosie has completed several public health internships, including with Reproductive Health Uganda, the Centre for Public Health and Primary Care for vulnerable populations in Lausanne, and the WHO Regional Office for Europe and has since worked on various research projects for their health workforce department. Rosie is passionate about global health and is particularly interested in qualitative research to inform health system strengthening for health promotion and disease prevention in the areas of public health, primary care, environmental health, migrant health, infectious disease, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
why is this phd important for me (my career, organization or country)?
This PhD provides me amble opportunities to improve my research skills and broaden my knowledge around my research topics. I have the unique chance to engage with world-class researchers and institutions to gain state-of-the-art insights. I hope that my PhD will contribute to the evidence-base for policy development in Switzerland and more broadly.
why did i choose this phd program?
This PhD program was an easy choice for me as I already work at the University of Geneva and thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere and plentiful opportunities and events that are offered to both staff and students. Furthermore, Geneva is in some ways, the epicenter of Global Health and diplomacy and therefore provides a rich learning environment. In terms of the program itself, I like that it is flexible to suit my work and family life, and that the faculty members are very supportive and open-minded.