Summer practicum opportunity in Cameroon-Community needs assessment of birthing practices (2 spots available!)
The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board is looking for one or two students to complete a community needs assessment of birthing practices. The Baptist Hospital of Banyo (BHB), Cameroon will expand their maternal health services including a new maternity department but would like to involve the community as they plan the program expansion. The primary clientele of the hospital are from the Fulani ethnic group. Traditional birthing practices and religious beliefs lead to low utilization of delivery services. The hospital would like to expand their community outreach to raise awareness about maternal health issues and increase the number of women choosing to deliver at the hospital. Students would work with community health promoters to conduct focus groups, key informant interviews, and community mobilization activities.
The hospital is located in a rural area in a French-speaking part of Cameroon. All hospital employees speak English and French and an American doctor and his wife work at the hospital. Speaking French would be helpful but not required. The hospital services a population of over 140,000 people in collaboration with a government district hospital.
The hospital will provide lodging for up to 2 students. All other expenses are the responsibility of the student. The practicum opportunity is available either for July and August or September and October.
For more information contact Monita Baba Djara (monitab@bu.edu)
Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Experience
The Global Impact Corps is an immersive global health experience. Volunteers participate in and learn from Unite For Sight's global health delivery programs which have provided care to more than 1.5 million patients, including more than 63,000 sight-restoring surgeries. Follow daily global health and social entrepreneurship news and announcements at http://www.facebook.com/uniteforsight
Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Experience
http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
Impact: 1.5 million patients have received quality care by local eye doctors, including more than 63,000 sight-restoring surgeries since 2005.
Locations of Year-Round Programs: Ghana, Honduras, India
(volunteer for 7 days, 15 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)
Who participates? Students and professionals interested in public health, international development, medicine, or social entrepreneurship.
What do Global Impact Fellows do? Global Impact Fellows support and learn from the partner clinics' talented medical professionals. Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about best practices in global health and social entrepreneurship, and they receive a Certificate in Global Health & Program Delivery.
Global Impact Fellows come from very diverse backgrounds, including those interested in public health, medicine, international development, social entrepreneurship, and the social sciences. Global Impact Fellows work with local doctors to eliminate patient barriers to care for patients living in extreme poverty. They assist with patient education, visual acuity screening, patient intake, distributing the glasses and medication prescribed by the local eye doctors, and other important support tasks. They also have the opportunity to observe the surgeries provided by the local doctors. Additionally, Global Impact Fellows may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for those interested in pursuing global health research. For example, current Global Impact Fellows are pursuing research studies about medication management, the use of visual resources for patient education, traditional medicine practices, and patient barriers to care.
What do Global Impact Fellows say? "I gained a vast basin of knowledge not only about eye health, but also on the healthcare infrastructure, patient interactions, and management systems of the developing world. Reading about health issues in the news or in class became stark reality during my summer in Dhenkanal, and I now aim to reinvigorate my efforts to study and contribute to the field of international health. Over the course of my career, I hope that I can one day return to India as a doctor and remedy the health inequalities that remain ever-present on a global scale," Pallavi Basu, Global Impact Fellow. See more volunteer accounts at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad/volunteer-accounts
See the complete details and the online application at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications
ASPH is pleased to offer recent graduates from ASPH member Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-Accredited Schools of Public Health an exciting opportunity to gain global health experience with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are currently being accepted for the 2013 ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program - the deadline to apply is March 18.
In recognition of a career dedicated to improving the health of the world’s most vulnerable populations, ASPH, with support from CDC, established a fellowship in honor of Dr. Allan Rosenfield, former dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The students selected as ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellows are expected to involve themselves, as Dr. Rosenfield did throughout his career, in all aspects of global public health. The fellowship is a unique training opportunity to learn from leading CDC experts in CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA, as well as various international posts.
"The Global Health Fellow program with ASPH/CDC has provided tangible knowledge and professional experience that helped me to not only think globally, but to also act locally,” said Mr. Abraham Deng Ater, an ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellow currently working with the Data Management Team of the Epidemiology and Strategic Information Branch within the Division of Global HIV/AIDS. “Seven months into my fellowship, I have visited three countries to work on various activities including: Data Quality Assessment exercise, Country Management and Support, and Site Monitoring. These visits and activities elucidate the global HIV/AIDS implications of data quality, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of information for formulation of better policy decision making."
The purpose of the fellowship program is to enhance the practice-based training of SPH graduates who have a keen interest in global health. Fellowship assignments will emphasize a variety of training areas such as global surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, strategic information and program management, thereby accelerating the fellows’ careers as future leaders in global public health. Currently, ASPH sponsors 42 ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellows assigned to various CDC offices worldwide.
ASPH is now accepting applications to fill multiple global health fellowship positions at CDC. Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for a period of 12 months and will begin in September 2013. The fellowship features an intensive orientation, arranged by ASPH in consultation with CDC. The orientation will be held in Atlanta, prior to the start of the assignments, which is expected to occur in September. Detailed program information, the Program Announcement, and all application instructions can be accessed at http://fellowships.asph.org.
To qualify for this fellowship, candidates must have received their masters or doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than August 2013) or within the last five years from an ASPH-member CEPH-accredited School of Public Health, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card). Preference will be given to candidates with a Certification in Public Health.
A full list of accredited ASPH-member schools can be accessed via the ASPH website here.
Questions may be directed via email to ASPH Graduate Training Programs at TrainingPrograms@asph.org.
US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit June 21st in Cambridge. Students suggested to attend!
USA-India Chamber of Commerce presents its annual US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit
Date: Friday, June 21, 2013
Time: 9-30 AM to 7-30 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Cambridge, Massachusetts
Register online at www.usaindiachamber.org
Emcee: Dr. Martin Mackay, former President Global R&D, AstraZeneca
Knowledge Partner- McKinsey & Company
Advisory Board
Dr. Karen Antman, Dean and Provost, Boston University School of Medicine
Dr. M.K. Bhan, Former Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Biotechnology
Hari Bhartia, Co-Chairman, Jubilant Life Sciences
Dr. Barry Bloom, Professor and past Dean, Harvard School of Public Health
D.S. Brar, Chairman, GVK Biosciences
Dr. William Chin, Executive Dean of Research, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Mikael Dolsten, President - Worldwide R&D, Pfizer
Cuong Do, Chief Strategy Officer, Merck & Co.
Dr. Ansbert Gadicke, Founder & Managing Partner, MPM Capital
Dr. Laurie Glimcher, Dean & Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
Dr. Nirmal K. Ganguly, Chairman JIPMER & former Director General, ICMR
Dr. Ivan Gergel, Executive Vice President R&D, Endo Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Robert King, Senior Partner, Goldman Sachs
Dr. Raju Kucherlapati, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School
Dr. John Leonard, Senior Vice President & CSO, AbbVie
Dr. Martin Mackay, former President Global R&D, AstraZeneca
Dr. Peter Mueller, Exe. Vice President- Global R&D, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Michael Rosenblatt, Executive Vice President and CMO, Merck & Co.
Paul Sekhri, Operating Partner and Head, Biotech Operations Group, TPG Biotech
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairman, Biocon
Dr. Allen Spiegel, Dean, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University
Dr. Paul Stoffels, Group Chairman of Global Pharma and CSO, Johnson & Johnson
K.V. Subramaniam, Chief Executive Officer, Reliance Life Sciences
Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman, Medanta- The Medicity
Dr. Elias Zerhouni, President Global R&D, Sanofi
Panel Discussions & Keynotes covering
- Drug Discovery and Collaborative Research
- Industry-Academic Research Partnerships/Translational Research
- Infectious Diseases-Science, Research Trends, Investor Perspective and Market Opportunities
- Oncology- Science, Research Trends, Investor Perspective and Market Opportunities
- R&D Challenges and New R&D Models
- Licensing, IP & Regulatory Issues
- Clinical Research- Opportunities and Challenges
- Funding Innovation, Cross Border Investments and M&A trends in the BioPharma & Healthcare
- Emerging Markets- Opportunities & Strategies
Breakfast Strategy sessions (by invitation only):
External Research Strategies
Industry-Academic Partnerships/Translational Research
Networking Tea Breaks, Hosted Lunch, Cocktails & High Power Networking Reception
Highlights
- Annual high profile summit of established and emerging BioPharma, Medical Devices, Healthcare companies, Venture Capitalists, Policy Makers and Academia from the US, Europe and India
- Annual R&D spend of just the Advisory Board members in excess of $25 billion
- THE Bio Pharma event in the world focused on BioPharma, Medical Devices and Healthcare
- 5+ Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders, Investors, Academicians and Policy Makers
- Release of USA-India Chamber of Commerce commissioned McKinsey & Company Position Paper
- Presentation by Goldman Sachs on M&A activities and trends
- Learn about new models in R&D, partnering and commercial models - DIRECTLY from major implementers
- Meet & Network with the top global industry thought leaders, investors, academicians and policy makers at one location
- Business insights from the industry’s top thought leaders and decision makers
- Maximize collaborations with the world’s leading collaborators
- Annual summit provides continuity and results by bringing all stakeholders together
- An ideal platform to Learn Share Network and Benefit
- A forum open only to senior executivesRegister online at www.usaindiachamber.orgRegistration fee: $950. Registration rates will go up soon.
We encourage you to share the Summit details with your industry colleaguesUSA-India Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 781 586-1212
info@usaindiachamber.org
Twitter: @USAIC
Pardee Center applications for Summer Fellowships are now available!
The Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future at Boston University is now accepting applications for the 2013 Pardee Graduate Summer Fellowships. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15.
The 10-week fellowship is an intensive, interdisciplinary research and writing program during which each Summer Fellow conducts independent research and produces a substantive research paper that may be considered for publication by the Pardee Center. The program provides a financial stipend, work space, structured interaction with Pardee Center faculty and research fellows, and a collegial atmosphere that fosters peer support and intellectual growth.
All Boston University graduate students are eligible to apply.
Working with Adolescents: A Panel Discussion at BUMC
Join us as we explore effective strategies for working alongside adolescents! A diverse group of guest speakers.
Monday, March 18th
6:30-8pm
670 Albany Street Room 107/108
For students working on the Culminating Experience this semester:
Your second draft is due to your CE advisor Friday, March 8th! If you won’t be finished in time to submit something new, this is a good time to check in with your advisor and update them on your progress.
“Cancer in the Shadow of the AIDS Epidemic in Southern Africa” Global Oncology Talk Series at MGH
Global Oncology (GO!) Talk Series at Harvard presents: Cancer in the Shadow of the AIDS Epidemic in Southern Africa
Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 5 – 7 pm
O’Keeffe Auditorium, Blake Building
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Reception to follow in the Paul S. Russell MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation
KEYNOTE:
Julie Livingston, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.A.
Author of Improvising Medicine: An African Oncology Ward in an Emerging Cancer Epidemic
Introductions by
David Bangsberg, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of MGH Center for Global Health
Bruce Chabner, M.D.
Director of Clinical Research
MGH Cancer Center
PANEL:
Cancer Care in Resource-Poor Areas
Moderated by
Dan Longo, M.D.
Deputy Editor, NEJM
Editor in Chief, Harrison’s Internal Medicine
CLOSING REMARKS:
Jay Loeffler, M.D.
Chief of Radiation Oncology, MGH
“Health in the Developing World: A Summary of Evidence from Randomized Trials” A lecture hosted by BU’s Global Development
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