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Welcome to the Department of Global Health 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Building, 3 rd Floor. Your Multidisciplinary Faculty. Physicians Policy Analysts Social Epidemiologists Sociologists Writing Specialist Pharmacist. Anthropologists Demographers Economists Epidemiologists - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Welcome to the Department of the Department of
Global HealthGlobal Health801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Building, 3801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Building, 3rdrd Floor Floor
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Your Multidisciplinary FacultyYour Multidisciplinary Faculty
• Anthropologists• Demographers• Economists• Epidemiologists• Lawyers• Nurses
• Physicians• Policy Analysts• Social Epidemiologists• Sociologists• Writing Specialist• Pharmacist
Students will and should use different faculty at different times to meet different needs of their education.
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• Conduct policy and program relevant research that improves health status of populations
• Serve as advisors to governments, agencies, and organizations
• Strengthen national capacity to conduct, analyze and communicate applied research
• Bring the results of field research and advising into DGH classrooms and activities
• Creates practicum opportunities• Come to the upcoming CGHD Forums
(CGHD)
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Global Health CompetenciesGlobal Health CompetenciesIn low- and middle-income settings, graduates will be able to:•Use program and budget management skills to design and implement health programs•Apply a multidisciplinary approach to analyze health systems and institutions involved in financing and providing preventative and curative health services at the multilateral, bilateral, national, and community levels•Integrate information and apply models from epidemiological, economic, behavioral, and cultural perspectives to promote social changes required to improve the health of populations
Key People to KnowKey People to Know(besides your GH Faculty Advisor…..)
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Taryn Vian, PhDTaryn Vian, PhDAssociate Professor, Associate Professor, Global HealthGlobal Health
Rich Feeley, JDRich Feeley, JDAssociate Professor and Associate Professor and
Department ChairDepartment Chairad interim, ad interim,
Global HealthGlobal Health
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Jon Simon, D.Sc.Jon Simon, D.Sc.Robert A. Knox ProfessorRobert A. Knox Professor
Director, CGHDDirector, CGHD
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Joe Anzalone Joe Anzalone Senior Manager, Senior Manager,
Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs
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Travis DiJosephTravis DiJosephAcademic Services Academic Services
CoordinatorCoordinator
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Carey HowardCarey HowardAcademic Programs Academic Programs
CoordinatorCoordinator
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Advising & Advising & CommunicationsCommunications
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Navigating the MPH ProgramNavigating the MPH Program•Check the Concentrators’ Guide
•http://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-advising/ •Degree Requirements
o Check Degree Advice on StudentLink o Travis DiJoseph: routine academic informationo Joe Anzalone: academic/practicum advisingo Rich Feeley: complex issues/career advice
•Course Fair •Career Goals
oUtilize Career Services Jeff Waller: Advises GH concentrators
oConnect with your GH Faculty Advisor
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Global Health Mentor Program
• New students connect with a continuing student mentor to
ease the transition into BUSPH and Boston
• You will receive an Eventbrite invitation today to the Meet
your Mentor Mixer
• RSVP if you are interested in participating in the
program
• Meet your Mentor Mixer is Friday, September 19 from
2:15-3:30pm
The GH Blast: The GH Blast: www.bu.edu/ghblast/
If you’re not receiving weekly updates, contact Carey Howard at [email protected].
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GH Blast resources include:• Events and Presentations of GH
interest:• at BUSPH• Elsewhere in Boston
• Academic program information• Concentrator’s Guide• Culminating Experience Guide• Deadlines and Updates
• Practicum Opportunities• Job Opportunities
Fall 2014 GH Meetings & EventsFall 2014 GH Meetings & EventsSPH/MED Meet & Greet September 8th, 5-6pm at MED School
GH Concentrator’s Meeting: Practicum Poster Share Fair
September 19th, 12:30-2pm in Crosstown
GH Concentrator’s Meeting: Spring 2015 Course Fair
October 17th, 12:15-2:00pm in CT460/460A
GH Concentrator’s Meeting: Check-in with the Chair
November 5th, 5-5:50pm in CT305
GH Concentrator’s Meeting: Culminating Experience
December 2nd, 1-2pm in L301
Check the GH Blast & Student Insider for more events!
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Practicum & Practicum & Special ProgramsSpecial Programs
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Pharmaceuticals ProgramPharmaceuticals Program … to provide students with the knowledge and expertise to address pharmaceutical issues from a public health perspective.
Application Process www.bu.edu/pharmAll students who have been accepted to BUSPH for the MPH program are eligible to apply. Information Session Sept 5th at 5pm in L109Applications due September 17th!
Requirements12 credits, Pharmaceuticals related practicum, attendance at Seminar Series
Director: Dr. Chris Gill, Associate Professor (DGH)Program Manager: Carey Howard
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GH MPH PracticumGH MPH Practicum• Over 60% go overseas
• 112 hours minimum
• Complete 12 credits prior to beginning
• Santander Fellowships available
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Peace Corps/ MPH Peace Corps/ MPH MasterMaster’’s International Programs International Program
Earn up to 5 credits while in PC
BUSPH MI’s currently in (update): Cameroon, Madagascar,
Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda
Contact: Joe Anzalone ([email protected])
Meets Practicum Requirement
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IH707 Kenya: Field Practicum in Public Health IH707 Kenya: Field Practicum in Public Health & Environment& Environment
• Late May to early July
• 5-weeks, 6-credits
• 25 students from BU & 5 from Kenyan Universities
• Info Session in December
Community-based research
Meets Practicum Requirement
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Philippines Summer ProgramPhilippines Summer Program
Meets Practicum Requirement
Runs late May through mid-August; six credits
Three Components:
• Parasitology Field Course(UP College of Public Health)
• Community Health Financing Study Tour (INAM)
• Individual Field Practicum w/Organization in Philippines
• Information Session in Dec/Jan
Summer Exchange with INSP, MexicoSummer Exchange with INSP, MexicoRuns late May to early August; 6 credits
Components: •Conduct Public Health Field Assessment in Mexico, with INSP students
•Spanish Fluency Required
•Spring Semester (Boston) preparation for field work, under direction of Dr. Veronika Wirtz
•Information Session in Dec/Jan
Meets Practicum Requirement
Santander Universities Santander Universities Scholars ProgramScholars Program
Funds to grow our International Field Practice Programs:
• Latin America Scholarship (Ten @ $2,500)• Need-Based Scholarship (Ten @ $4,000)• Kenya Field Practice Program (Twenty-five @ $3,000)
•Two Applications cycles/year; closing dates: Spring practicums: Nov 7, 2014 Summer and Fall practicums: February 17, 2015
Apply Onlinehttp://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-practicum/santander-app/
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Language ResourcesLanguage ResourcesLanguage Link (bu.edu/erc/link/ ): small, informal, conversation groups led by native and accomplished speakers - 13 languages.
BU Howard Thurman Center Rosetta Stone Program http://www.bu.edu/thurman/programs/rosetta-stone/
BU African Studies Center (http://www.bu.edu/africa/) offers courses in several African languages, as well as a certificate program and funding opportunities
French Cultural Center (http://www.frenchculturalcenter.org/index.cfm)
Boston is a global city: you will find many more opportunities to learn a language with a little effort!
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Boston-Area University ResourcesBoston-Area University Resources• Take courses at New England Consortium Schools:
• Tufts University • Boston College • Hebrew College • Brandeis University • Women’s Studies Program at MIT
(Must be graduate level courses and must be pre-approved.)
• Libraries: Countway Medical Library at Harvard https://www.countway.harvard.edu (All BU Medical Campus students have access.)
• Boston Library Consortium: Access to a large number of Boston area libraries (ask a BU Librarian about this)
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Professional Organization MembershipsProfessional Organization Memberships
American Public Health Association - apha.org
Massachusetts Public Health Association -mphaweb.org Student memberships available, including a discounted membership to both Associations
Annual Meeting: New Orleans, Nov. 15th-19th 2014 http://www.apha.org/meetings/annual/
Global Health Council globalhealth.orgStudent Memberships available, (recently revived)
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Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities
Make use of your advising resources
We all are responsible for creating and maintaining a respectful environment for learning with integrity
Make the most out of your time as an MPH student
Grab it for all it’s worth both inside and outside the classrooms!
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