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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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