Pitt’s Global Health Case Competition is an intensive and exciting dive into a real-world global health problem. The competition is designed to give undergraduate and graduate students professional experience in developing innovative 21st century solutions and strategies to address a real-world global health issue. We welcome all students from the University of Pittsburgh.
Over a two-week timeframe, interdisciplinary teams of four to six graduate and undergraduate students will develop a plan to address a scenario in a holistic way based on information garnered during a series of presentation/workshop by experts along with a comprehensive library guide prepared specifically for the case study.
The top teams will receive cash prizes and support to register and, if accepted, to attend the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. (Pitt cannot guarantee a slot in the Emory Case Competition.)
2026 Global Health Case Competition
Case Competition Timeline
October 20, 2026 Signup deadline*
November 7, 2026 8:30 am - 4 pm In-person workshop (case reveal, team assignments, lectures, etc). All students must participate in person. Breakfast and lunch provided.
November 10, 2026 7:00 - 9:30 pm Online workshop
November 12, 2026 7:00 - 9:30 pm Online workshop
November 14, 2026 11:59 pm Team video due
November 20, 2026 1:00 - 4 pm In-person final round case presentation
* University of Pittsburgh students participating in the competition have the option to earn one academic credit, either at the undergraduate or graduate level (depending on their status). The course must be added before the add/drop period, September 4, 2026. Students can also earn credit towards OCC, Global Distinction, and Honors OCC.
Course number:
Undergraduate: PUBHLT 1902
Graduate: BCHS 2511-1001