Health Care Reform: Improving Health Care Access for Refugees Webinar
Registration is now open for the RHTAC February webinar!
Health Care Reform: Improving Health Care Access for Refugees
Wednesday, February 29th, 1:00-2:30pm
with Sonal Ambegaokar
Health Policy Attorney
National Immigration Law Center
This webinar will focus primarily on humanitarian immigrant categories: refugees, asylees and others eligible for federal benefits and services. We will cover the categories of immigrants who are eligible for health care under the new health care options of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, policy suggestions for state implementation to help ensure fair access to health coverage for refugees, and current and future challenges that refugee populations face in having their health care needs met.
Looking for a place to exchange ideas and information with others in the field? The RHTAC Community Dialogue is a forum to discuss current topics, emergent issues, challenges, service models, case studies and promising approaches in refugee health and mental health. We urge you to share your thoughts and responses!
Call for paper submissions to the 20th Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies
There is a deadline extension to submit papers papers for the 20th Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies, taking place March 30-31 at the Boston University Main Campus.
The deadline for application submission has been extended to February 15th. The conference is organized by BU graduate students affiliated with the African Studies Center and is a great way to network with peers in other disciplines pertaining to African Studies.
They invite rigorous graduate student papers that examine Africa’s past, present and future, exhibit methodological innovation or yield fresh interpretative insights.Participation is commonly drawn from across the academic spectrum: Anthropology, Art History, Cultural Studies, Economics, Ecology and Environment, Geography, Global Health, History, International Relations, Law, Literature, Media Studies, Musicology, Policy, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology.
The official call for papers and application can be found here. If you have questions please send them to Zachary Gersten (zakgersten@gmail.com).
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Internship Opportunity
The BU Center for Global Health and Development (CGHD), School of Public Health (SPH), and the College of Communication (COM) recently entered into a partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (http://pulitzercenter.org/). The goal of this collaboration is to exchange knowledge and resources on global health and crisis reporting with the ultimate objective of providing BU students in SPH and COM with the opportunity to hone their global health and crisis reporting skills under close mentorship from Pulitzer Center journalists. During this 6-8 week practicum, outstanding BU students will have the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., at the Pulitzer Center headquarters and to travel internationally (likely to a developing country) on a 2-3 week reporting trip mentored by professional journalists.
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
Decision: Mid-April
Starting Approximately: June 1, 2012
Please see the attached document for more information on how to apply: 2012 PulitzerCenter-FINAL_January 2012
ENACT Winter Webinar Feb. 15th 12-1pm
| ENACT- Winter Webinar – Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12-1pm ET To P or not to P? Knowing When the p-value is Less Than Useful. Presenters Michael LaValley, PhD Professor of Biostatistics, Boston University ENACT Research Director Daniel K. White, PT, ScD Research Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University Summary The use of statistics is a powerful tool employed by researchers and interpreted by clinicians in order to make important conclusions regarding patient care. However, inappropriate use of inferential models and over-interpretation of p-values and ‘statistical significance’ can lead to underwhelming results. The purpose of this talk will be to examine what the p-value represents, when it should be used, and to critique its common use for purposes where it doesn’t apply. We will also briefly consider what alternatives exist to p-values in these situations where the p-value is of limited utility. Examples from arthritis research will be discussed. Audience The intended audience for this presentation includes researchers, professionals, and consumers of research. The webinar is free, but limited to the first 100 registered participants. To register and gain access to the webinar, click on the button below. See you there, |
GRS-Vera Intern program, for those who love soccer, public health and setting up M&E systems
Grassroots Soccer and VeraSolutions have teamed together to offer an innovative, long-term practicum opportunity to learn SalesForce customized for M&E systems for public health programs in Africa. Interns will be trained to use SalesForce working for several months with clients of VeraSolutions. The work can be done part-time and remotely, except for a two-week training in New York. Thereafter, the intern does a long-term, full-time internship with Grassroots Soccer, in southern Africa, helping them refine their M&E systems in their work to engage youth and address HIV/AIDS.
For a fuller description, see: GRS-Vera Intern Program
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Some flexibility exists with start times. Candidates will need to identify a source of funding for the GRS portion of the internship. Those interested should contact Joe Anzalone, in the Dept of Int'l Health, josanz@bu.edu.
EngenderHealth paid Internship w/CHAMPION program in Tanzania
TITLE: International Program Intern
PROJECT: CHAMPION (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response)
REPORTS TO: Senior Technical Advisor - Gender, Policy & Advocacy
EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.
CHAMPION Project (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response) Project which seeks to increase positive male involvement in HIV and reproductive health, is funded by USAID and led by EngenderHealth. The project is implemented in ten regions throughout Tanzania, with the main office located in Dar es Salaam. CHAMPION invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the International Program Intern post based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is open to international candidates only.
Terms of Reference:
Assist in developing, designing, and implementing operational research for social and behavior change communication interventions. In particular, the selected candidate will assist with: o Operational assessments to mount a multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence in Iringa, Mbeya and Dar es Salaam; o Process evaluation of CHAMPION’s curriculum for couples to improve the quality of their relationships and communication on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Document and disseminate CHAMPION activities and outcomes, including but not limited to: o Writing policy and technical briefs on any of the above research and evaluation results, as well as CHAMPION’s baseline assessment; o Documenting best practices and success stories from CHAMPION’s implementation experience; o Compiling, editing or writing advocacy communication materials.
Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings on gender, gender analysis and GBV in relation to HIV programming for government, media and NGO partners.
Assist in facilitating MenEngage advocacy network meetings and learning events.
Conduct literature searches related to gender, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and social and behavior change communication.
Carry out other duties, as needed and assigned.
Qualifications and skills required:
A demonstrated commitment to positive social change as well as a personal and professional commitment to gender equity and positive health for all
Progress toward a Masters or other advanced degree in a health-related field such as public health, demography, or development studies (courses in health communications, research, or HIV/RH a plus)
Strong oral and written English communication skills; Kiswahili skills a plus
Minimum of six months of experience with HIV and/or reproductive health in a developing country setting or in the U.S.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and data analysis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Leadership, networking, and team work experience
Professional experience with gender issues in reproductive health and HIV prevention
A stipend will be provided to the successful candidate.
How to apply:
To Apply:
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by February 13th, 2012. All internship applications must be accompanied by the following:
A copy of your current CV with 3 references
A one-page statement of 5 expectations/objectives you desire to achieve as a result of participating in the internship program and also the period for which you will be available for the internship program.
EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer
Learn Medical Chinese @ BU Med School
BUSM has opened this course to interested SPH students at no cost.
The Free-Time Elective Medical Chinese for Spring 2012 is still accepting interested students. You only need to show up, no application or pre-work required. To find out more information & sign-up: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/enrichment/fte/#Chinese_Beg
Classes are held Mondays, 5 pm - 6 pm for Beginners, 6 pm - 7 pm for Intermediates on Feb 6, Feb 13, [Tuesday] Feb 21, Feb 27, Mar 19, Mary 26.
Thanks,
Your course directors,
Kristine and Ray
M.D. Candidate, Class of 2014
Boston University School of Medicine
kxue@bu.edu
Two Internship Opportunities with UCSF Safe Motherhood Program: San Francisco and Zambia
The Safe Motherhood Program at the University of California, San Francisco is looking for two interns: one office intern to be based in the San Francisco office and one field intern to be based in the Copperbelt region of Zambia.
1.) UCSF Safe Motherhood Office Intern, San Francisco – Summer 2012
The focus of this internship is to prepare presentations for an upcoming international conference in order to effectively show the latest data on the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) for obstetric hemorrhage clinical trial. The intern will also gain some experience in handling and cleaning a large data set.
For more information on the trial please visit www.lifewrap.org and http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00488462.
Duties:
- Assist with data cleaning and analyses for the international trial for the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) for obstetric hemorrhage
- Prepare multiple Power Point presentations to include data for an upcoming international conference
- Other light administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
- Excellent Power Point and writing skills are a must!
- Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, Word, Excel.
- Experience with online data systems is a plus.
Start date: June 1, 2012.
Duration: 12 weeks, 40 hrs/week
Note: This internship is unpaid.
Please send CV, cover letter and a writing sample to Jennifer Clark at jclark@globalhealth.ucsf.edu.
Please apply by 2/15 to be considered for initial screening.
2.) UCSF Safe Motherhood Zambia Field Intern – Summer 2012
The focus of this internship is to support the Zambia team of the non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) trial. The study aims to reduce maternal mortality and morbidities in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by obstetric hemorrhage. This is a cluster randomized control study which compares outcomes based on evidence from intervention and control clinics. The intervention clinics in this study are the clinics that are using the NASG as a first aid device for patients suffering from hypovolemic shock caused by bleeding during pregnancy.
For more information on the trial please visit www.lifewrap.organd http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00488462.
Duties:
- Provide logistical support for the local Zambian team – distributing supplies, copies, etc
- Review data collection forms
- Encourage protocol adherence
- Conduct training with local hospital and clinic staff
- Visit the study clinics
- Follow up on cases
- Liaise with the San Francisco office and the in-country staff
Qualifications:
- Experience in international settings
- Interest in maternal health
- Research experience
- Familiarity with clinical environments
- Must be highly detail-oriented, organized and have excellent follow-through skills
Start Date: May 30, 2012
Duration: 12 weeks, 40 hours/week
Note: Candidates are expected to secure outside funding to cover roundtrip airfare and living expenses for the duration of the internship.
Please send cv, cover letter and a writing sample to Jennifer Clark at jclark@globalhealth.ucsf.edu.
Please apply by 2/15 to be considered for initial screening!
View past intern experiences on our intern blog: http://lifewrapinterns.wordpress.com/.
Pardee Summer Fellowships Available!
The Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future is accepting applications for the 2012 Pardee Graduate Summer Fellowships.
The 10-week program (June 4 -Aug. 10) provides a $5,000 stipend for research and writing on a topic related to the Pardee Center's interests, with the possibility of publication. All current BU graduate students are eligible.
Full details are available here!
Public Health Forum with Reverend Canon Ted Karpf, Feb 8th!
Decent Care: Option or Necessity? A Human Approach to Health and Health Care
The BU School of Public Health & Center for Global Health & Development will host The Reverend Canon Ted Karpf, ThM of the BU School of Theology for the Public Health Forum
Wednesday, February 8
12:00PM-1:00PM. BUMC Main Instructional Building Room L-112
Please see the invitation below:
