Announcements

  • ICYMI: GHAR’s Issue 9: Special Issue with Canada’s Youth Delegate!

    2025-02-18

    In collaboration with Toby Le, the 2023 Canadian Youth Delegate to the World Health Assembly, this special issue captures insights from youth roundtables across Canada on 16 key global health topics. From pandemic preparedness to health equity, this publication highlights the priorities and innovative solutions young leaders are advocating for in global health policy.

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  • GHAR Issue 8 is LIVE!

    2023-11-09

    We are thrilled to announce the publication of Issue 8 of the Global Health Annual Review (GHAR), a platform for cutting-edge research and insights in the field of global health. This year GHAR focused on 6 key areas: Indigenous Health & Colonialism, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Health Equity, COVID-19, and Infectious Disease. In Issue 8, you will encounter a collection of 28 pieces meticulously curated to provide thought-provoking insights into the world of global health.

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  • Call for Submissions - Issue 7

    2022-01-24

    The Editorial Board for the Global Health: Annual Review (GHAR) Journal is excited to announce that our 7thannual call for submissions is now open!

    See full details of the call here.

    The journal will accept four types of submissions: research articles, opinion editorials, reflective narratives, and art-based submissions. We will accept submissions until February 28, 2022 at 11:59 pm (EST). 

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  • We're Recruiting!

    2022-01-24

    GHAR is excited to announce that our call for a new editorial team for the 2022 Issue 7 is now open.

    The editorial board is a team of individuals who are responsible for developing the journal, ensuring an effective and rapid peer-review process, attending biweekly meetings, and advising on the scope of the journal and its themes.

    The deadline for applications is February 4, 2022 at 11:59pm E.S.T. 

    The application form can be found here.

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  • Issue 6

    2021-09-29

    The Editorial Board is pleased to officially announce the publication of the sixth issue of the Global Health: Annual Review Journal.  Our issue this year is reflective of the diversity contained within the global health field and encompasses work from numerous realms. Readers can gain insight into global health issues near and far, from how COVID has changed the fabric of our health systems, to how health innovations can contribute to the empowerment of communities. We hope Issue 6 nourishes your knowledge, inspires your learning, and furnishes your curiosity.

    Click here to read the sixth issue.

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  • Call For Submissions: Reflective Narratives & Art-Based Submissions (Issue 6)

    2021-03-18

    The Global Health: Annual Review (GHAR) is excited to announce that round 2 of our 6thannual call for submissions is now open!

    The journal will accept two types of submissions: reflective narratives and art-based submissions. We will accept submissions until April 26, 2021 at 11:59 pm (EST). 

    See full details of the call here.

    Please direct any email inquiries to: mcmasterghar@gmail.com. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

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  • Workshop #2: How to be Submission Ready – REGISTER TODAY!

    2021-01-09

    Our second GHAR workshop is coming up on January 20th, 2021 at 7:30 PM EST! Join us, along with experienced author and GHAR reviewer Danielle Denwood, to get tips and suggestions for final revisions and edits, so that your piece is submission ready by the January 31st deadline!

    You can register online at the following link: https://forms.gle/EvBjRLyNqoCfDT4P8

    This is definitely an opportunity you won't want to miss!

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  • Call for Submissions - Issue 6

    2020-12-03

    The Editorial Board for the Global Health: Annual Review (GHAR) Journal is excited to announce that our 6th annual call for submissions is now open!

    See full details of the call here. Deadline to submit is January 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

    Register here to attend our Workshop #1 to learn about GHAR, the submission process, and hear tips and tricks from editors and past authors on December 17, 2020 at 7:00pm EST.

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  • We're Recruiting!

    2020-09-15

    The Global Health: Annual Review (GHAR) is excited to announce that our call for a new editorial team for the 2020-2021 Issue 6 is now open.

    The editorial board is a team of individuals who are responsible for developing the journal, ensuring an effective and rapid peer-review process, attending biweekly meetings, and advising on the scope of the journal and its themes.

    The deadline for applications is September 30th, 2020 at 11:59pm E.S.T. 

    The application form can be found here (https://forms.gle/98RLDMnS6gh6zgDS6).

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  • Issue 5

    2020-07-07

    The Editorial Board is pleased to officially announce the publication of the fifth issue of the Global Health: Annual Review Journal. This year’s issue provides readers with insight into global health issues near and far, from infectious disease control and the physician’s role in climate change action to the connection between health and political uprisings. The articles are sure to resonate with our students, staff, and all of the global health community.

    Here is the link to the fifth issue: https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/issue/view/141/Issue%205

    Special thanks to the editorial board for their efforts!

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  • Call for submissions - Issue 5

    2019-11-01

    The editorial board for the Global Health: Annual Review is excited to announce that our 5th annual call for submissions is now open! 

    See full details of the call here.

    The topic areas to be covered in this year's publication include (but are not limited to): 

    • Communicable & non-communicable diseases
    • Gender Equity
    • Social Determinants of Health
    • Migrant Health
    • Globalization
    • Indigenous Health
    • Politics of Global Health

    The journal will accept research conducted for: undergraduate thesis and senior projects; graduate student scholarly papers, practicums and theses; and research projects conducted by global health practitioners and academics. Opinion editorials (Op-Ed) are also welcome. Submissions should be between 700-1200 words (excluding abstract). See detailed submission guidelines here: https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions

    We accept submissions on a rolling basis for a limited number of spots in the journal. For a greater chance to confirm a spot in the journal and to allow for more time for revisions, please submit your scholarly work by January 22nd, 2020 at 11:59pm (EST). Please submit via the online journal system at https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions. 

    The editorial board will contact you within 15 business days if your submission is selected for publication. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, relevance to global health, clarity, timeliness, and scholarship.

    Please direct any email inquiries to: mcmasterghar@gmail.com .

    We very much look forward to reading your submissions!

    Sincerely yours,

    The Editorial Board
    Global Health Annual Review
    https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar
    mcmasterghar@gmail.com

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  • Call for Cover Photo Submissions

    2019-03-03

    Call for Cover Photo Submissions - Issue 4

    Do you have a cool photo that you think tells a compelling story about Global Health? If so, the Global Health Annual Review has an exciting opportunity to feature an original image as the cover photo for the fourth issue of our annual journal.

    The GHAR is officially opening the call for cover photo submissions. The field of Global Health is really broad, so we are looking for an image that captures or represents some aspect of the discipline.

    If you think that you have an interesting photo, send it as an attachment to the email: mcmasterghar@gmail.com. Please include a short description of the photo and why you think it is relevant to Global Health (less than 100 words).

    The deadline is March 22, 2019 to submit.

    We are looking forward to seeing your images!

    Editorial Team 

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  • Call for Cover Photo Submissions

    2019-03-03

    Call for Cover Photo Submissions - Issue 4

    Do you have a cool photo that you think tells a compelling story about Global Health? If so, the Global Health Annual Review has an exciting opportunity to feature an original image as the cover photo for the fourth issue of our annual journal.

    The GHAR is officially opening the call for cover photo submissions. The field of Global Health is really broad, so we are looking for an image that captures or represents some aspect of the discipline.

    If you think that you have an interesting photo, send it as an attachment to the email: mcmasterghar@gmail.com. Please include a short description of the photo and why you think it is relevant to Global Health (less than 100 words).

    The deadline is March 22, 2019 to submit.

    We are looking forward to seeing your images!

    Editorial Team 

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  • Issue 4: Final Call for Submissions

    2019-02-01

    FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Global Health Annual Review is sending out a final call for submissions to the student-led academic journal. The final deadline to submit original research articles and/or opinion editorials is FEBRUARY 25, 2019 at 11:59 PM (EST)!

    This is an important opportunity to publish your hard work and novel ideas in an academic, reviewed journal. Submitting will bolster your academic and professional qualifications, especially for those who are interested in completing additional education!

    More information can be found online at: https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at mcmasterghar@gmail.com.

    We look forward to reading your submissions!

    Sincerely,

    The Editorial Board

    Global Health Annual Review

    mcmasterghar@gmail.com

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  • Issue 4: Submission Deadline Extended

    2019-01-11

    Global Health Annual Review, Issue 4

    Call for Papers - Deadline Extended!

    The Editorial Board for the Global Health Annual Review (GHAR) is pleased to announce that the deadline to submit papers has been extended to February 3, 2019 at 11:59 PM (EST). Submitting to the GHAR is an exciting opportunity for all students and professionals researching issues relevant to global health, as it provides a valuable experience to participate in a process of formally submitting a paper to an academic journal as well as to build your resume and research qualifications. GHAR is a student-led open-access journal that showcases work being done in the global health community.

    We look forward to reading your submissions.

    Sincerely,

     

    The Editorial Board

    Global Health Annual Review

    mcmasterghar@gmail.com

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  • Call for submissions - Issue 4

    2018-11-02

    The Editorial Board of the Global Health Annual Review (GHAR) invites graduate/professional students and academics in Global Health and related disciplines to submit an article to be considered for publication. GHAR is a student-run open access journal that showcases work being done in the global health community.

    The topic areas to be covered in this year’s publication include, but are not limited to: communicable and non-communicable diseases, gender, poverty, nutrition, war, migration, business, globalization, ethics, innovations, and interventions.

    The journal will accept research conducted for graduate/professional students scholarly papers, practicums, and theses. Opinion editorials (OP-ED’s) are also welcome. Submissions should be between 700 and 1200 words. To see detailed submission guidelines, visit https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions.

    Submissions are due by January 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Please submit via the online journal system at https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions. The editorial board will contact you within 10 business days if your submission is selected for publication. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, relevance to global health, clarity, timeliness, and scholarship.

    We hope you will consider revising your piece and submitting it for consideration by the Editorial Board by January 11, 2019.  We very much look forward to reading your submissions.

    Sincerely yours,

    The Editorial Board
    Global Health Annual Review
    https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar
    mcmasterghar@gmail.com [Please note that this is not a mcmaster email address]

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  • Call for Submissions - Issue 3

    2017-08-10

    The Editorial Board of the Global Health Annual Review (GHAR) invites students and academics in Global Health and related disciplines to submit an article to be considered for publication. GHAR is a student-run open access journal that showcases work being done in the global health community.

    The topic areas to be covered in this year’s publication include, but are not limited to: communicable and non-communicable diseases, gender, poverty, nutrition, war, migration, business, globalization, ethics, innovations and interventions.

    The journal will accept research conducted for student scholarly papers, practicums and theses. Opinion editorials (OP-ED’s) are also welcome. Submissions should be between 700 and 1200 words. To see detailed submission guidelines, visit https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions.

    Submissions aredue by September 15th, 2017. Please submit via the online journal system at https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions. The editorial board will contact you within 10 business days if your submission is selected for publication. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, relevance to global health,clarity, timeliness and scholarship.

    We hope you will consider revising your piece and submitting it for consideration by the

    Editorial Board by September 15th, 2017. We very much look forward to reading your submissions.

    Sincerely yours,

    The Editorial Board
    Global Health Annual Review
    https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar
    mcmasterghar@gmail.com [Please note that this is not a mcmaster email address]

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  • Call for submissions

    2016-08-04

    Call for Article Submissions

    Vol. 2 of Global Health Annual Review (GHAR)

    The Editorial Board of the Global Health Annual Review (GHAR) invites students and academics in Global Health and related disciplines to submit an article to be considered for publication. GHAR is a student-run open access journal that showcases work being done in the global health community.

    The topic areas to be covered in this year’s publication include (but are not limited to) public health, environmental health, behavioral health, health policy analysis, education, health economics, medical ethics, globalization, and equity in health. The journal will accept research conducted for student scholarly papers, practicums and theses. Opinion editorials (OP-ED’s), interview proposals and any original photography or artwork are also welcome. Submissions should be between 700 and 1200 words. To see detailed submission guidelines, visit https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions.

    Submissions are due by August 31st , 2016. Please submit via the online journal system at https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/about/submissions. The editorial board will contact you within 10 business days if your submission is selected for publication. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, relevance to global health, clarity, timeliness and scholarship.

    We hope you will consider revising your piece and submitting it for consideration by the

    Editorial Board by August 31st, 2016. We very much look forward to reading your submission.

    Sincerely yours,

    The Editorial Board

    Global Health Annual Review

    https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar

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  • New Year, New Release

    2016-01-06

    Dear Readers,

    With the start of the year, we would like to notify you that the first volume of the "Global Health: Annual Review" has been released 'below'. As the Editorial Board, we would like to encourage readers to contact past students regarding their research work and experiences. We would also like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the authors of this journal from the McMaster 2015 MSc in Global Health class.

    Thank you and Happy New Year!

    - The Editorial Board (Sherif Saleh, Palika Kohli, Nicole Conners, Sunita Kheterpal, Daniela Graziano, Marlee Klaiman)

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