Student Scholar Spotlight – Perri Mahfouz
Student Scholar Spotlight – Perri Mahfouz
Featured student work during their time as a college scholar in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Perri Mahfouz
My program of study is called “Medical anthropology and Global Healthcare.” It is the study of how health and illness are shaped, experienced, and comprehended in relation to cultural, historical, and political forces.
Medical anthropology, a branch of social and cultural anthropology, is concerned with the study of disease, recovery, medical procedures, the provision of healthcare, and biotechnologies in various communities. The term “global health” refers to population health in a global setting and is described as the field of study, research, and practice that prioritizes equity in health and the improvement of health for all people worldwide, particularly those in at-risk populations.