By Juliana Restivo

Pre-register for high demand GH courses by October 13

October 6th, 2016 in GH Announcements

Pre-registration for high demand GH courses, GH722, GH743, and GH804 is now open. If interested please complete the form by October 13

SPH GH 722:

Supply Chain Management for Improved Health System Performance

Supply chain logistics is an important aspect of public health programs, and an area that is often unappreciated. The journey from manufacturer to a patient in a remote rural village in Africa is complicated and fascinating serious management challenge. This course provides a practical introduction to the core tenets of health commodity supply chain management (SCM), including system design, assessment, quantification, procurement, inventory management, and logistics management information systems. Using the “Access Framework,” students will gain foundational knowledge and apply that knowledge in class exercises, discussions, case studies, and stakeholder interactions. Course assignments will have a strong experiential component with a focus on professional level communications and analytical skills.

SPH GH 743:

Implementing Health Programs in Developing Countries: Making Programs Work

As professionals working in low and middle income countries, we often end up running programs we did not design, which are under-financed, and which face enormous implementation challenges. In this course, students will work with a specifically identified health program that is currently being implemented and conduct systems analyses, undertake problem solving exercises, and propose solutions to real implementation challenges in the field. Ultimately they will be able to prioritize the interventions necessary to effectively run a complex health program in such diverse situations as urban slums and dispersed rural areas in developing countries and be prepared to plan the actions to effectively run those programs. This course is directed towards students in the health management emphasis area and is not suitable for students in their first semester of studies. Students who will particularly benefit from this course are foreign nationals returning to their own countries and U.S.citizens or residents who will provide technical assistance through NGOs or other agencies to implement existing health programs.

SPH GH 804

mHealth

Located at the nexus of technology, informatics and public health, mHealth (defined as medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices, such as mobile phones, patient monitoring devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other wireless devices) is rapidly emerging from its pilot stage to become an important component of public health programs. In this course, you will learn how to design, develop, implement and evaluate a mHealth program. You will learn the basic terminology of mHealth programs, how to develop, design and evaluate a mHealth intervention as well as learn the current state of the field and major international mHealth implementers. Using a theoretical base, you will also learn the technical skills of developing an application based on a case study that can be deployed and used on a mobile phone. This course is suited for students who are at least in their second semester and who are familiar or interested in learning more about how mobile technology intersects with the health sector.

Mental Health – Public Health Connections meeting 10/12

October 5th, 2016 in BUSPH Events, GH Events

To celebrate: World Mental Health Day coming on Monday, October 10th, join us for the first Mental Health - Public Health Connections campus interest group meeting Wednesday October 12th from 5-5:50pm in L109A.

Earlier this year The World Bank and the WHO held a two-day series of events focused on Making Mental Health a Global Development Priority and bringing Mental Health “Out of the Shadows”. Our first meeting will focus on the importance of bringing mental health ‘out of the shadows’ both on our campus and throughout our work in Public Health.

Burden & Impacts of Heavy Metal Exposures in LMICs 10/7

October 5th, 2016 in BUSPH Events, GH Events

GIJS VAN SEVENTER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR

Friday October 7th 12:45-1:45pm

Founder of Global Burden of Disease approach, Christopher J. L. Murray, MD, DPhil coming to BU! 10/26

October 5th, 2016 in GH Events, Outside Announcements

17th Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture Presented by

Christopher J. L. Murray, MD, DPhil

Professor of Global Health, University of Washington
Director, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

Wednesday, October 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
BU Sargent College, Room 101
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

A physician and health economist, Dr. Christopher Murray’s work has led to the development of a range of new methods and empirical studies to strengthen health measurement, analyze the performance of public health and medical care systems, and assess the cost effectiveness of health technologies. Dr. Murray is a founder of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) approach, a systematic effort to quantify the comparative magnitude of health loss due to diseases, injuries, and risk factors by age, sex, and geography over time. He led the collaboration of nearly 500 researchers from 50 countries that produced the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2010. Dr. Murray was profiled in “Epic Measures: One Doctor. Seven Billion Patients” written by journalist Jeremy N. Smith.

All attendees are invited to a reception following the lecture in the Sargent College Setterberg Lounge.

Admission is free. The public is welcome.

Contact Katy Staley at or 617-353-2705 for more information or to request special accommodations. You may also contact BU Disability Services at access@bu.edu.

Breaking through limitations: Women’s Self-Help Institutions in India as vehicles for health & social transformation

October 4th, 2016 in GH Events

Come join us and hear from visiting guest lecturers from India who have worked closely with Research Scientist Jenny Ruducha from the Department of Global Health.

Previous students have had practicum experiences with Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pariyojana (RGMVP) in Uttar Pradesh, India. RGMVP is currently scaling up women’s Self Help Groups and behavior change and health systems linkages interventions. This talk would be a great networking opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a practicum with the organization, specifically working with women's Self Help Groups.

Dean Galea on: Trauma as a Foundational Cause of Population Health: Implications for Providers 10/5

October 3rd, 2016 in Outside Announcements

Wednesday, Oct. 5
8-9 a.m.
Crosstown Building, Second floor, 2128

Please join the Community Medicine Unit of BUSM and the Department of General Internal Medicine for the annual Kathy Bennett Memorial Lecture in Community Medicine. This year, we are lucky to have BUSPH Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH (view profile), as our lecturer.

Abstract from his presentation:

"Trauma is a near ubiquitous human experience. Trauma has implications for mental and physical health of whole populations. We will discuss how trauma stands to inflect the trajectory of population health and how efforts to mitigate the consequences of trauma can improve the health of populations substantially."

“Resilience in Child Survivors of Mass Trauma: the Case of Liberia”

September 30th, 2016 in GH Events

Boston University School of Medicine - BMC Psychiatry Grand Rounds

L110 - October 6th 12pm-1pm

Dr. Elizabeth Levey is a Global Clinical Research Fellow in the Division’s T32 Fellowship. She is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist involved in both global mental health research and clinical work.

Dr. Levey received her MD from the University of Chicago and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at MGH and McLean Hospitals, where she was the chief resident in global psychiatry.

In her role as chief resident, Dr. Levey supervised other residents in global projects and developed a global concentration for the residency program, where she collaborated with the Division on projects in Liberia and Ghana. Following her residency, Dr. Levey completed a two- year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at MGH/McLean. During her fellowship, she also performed qualitative research with adolescents in Liberia, and she traveled to India to consult at an orphanage and a maternity hospital.

Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program – online info session multiple times

September 29th, 2016 in Fellowships

The U.S. Catholic Bishops established Catholic Relief Services in 1943 to help the displaced people of war-torn Europe. More than 70 years later, the world has changed, and CRS has changed with it. Today we are one of the largest and most trusted international relief and development organizations in the world, with a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The International Development Fellows Program is a unique 10-month fellowship opportunity based overseas for young professionals looking to obtain the necessary skills to work in the field of relief & development. Select participants will be assigned to one of our overseas country programs where they will work alongside CRS national staff and local partners. Fellows will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience required for effective program management in the development sector. The fellowship is designed to ensure participants are trained in program management, finance, business development, donor engagement, partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, and other key areas. A high percentage of Fellows transition into permanent positions within CRS.

Qualifications: - Graduate degree from a US based or US accredited university in international affairs/ development, regional studies, public health, public administration, business administration, international management or a related field - Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese - At least 6 months of work or volunteer experience in a developing country (CRS will also consider applicants with 5+ years of living experience in a developing country) - Strong cross-cultural skills and adaptability to local culture - Interest in a career in emergency relief and development with CRS

More Information: To learn more about the International Development Fellows Program, join the IDFP team for an Online Information Session Webinar.

We will be hosting 45-60 minute online IDFP information sessions to provide you with more information on the program, give you an opportunity to ask questions, and learn more about the application process. A current fellow will join each of the sessions via skype from an overseas post.

The dates and time for the webinars are listed below:

September 28, 2016 -- 2:00-3:00 pm EST

October 6, 2016 -- 8:30-9:30 am

EST October 18, 2016 -- 8:30-9:30 am EST

October 24, 2016 -- 3:00-4:00 pm EST

November 2, 2016 -- 12:00-1:00 pmEST

November 8, 2016 -- 9:30-10:30 am EST

November 14, 2016 -- 3:00-4:00 pm EST

Here is the link to join the webinar: https:Ucrsmeetings.adobeconnect.com/idfp-webinar/ Log in as a guest when prompted by Adobe Connect

Key public health employers are coming to campus in the coming weeks!

September 29th, 2016 in GH Events, Jobs, Outside Announcements, Practicums/Internships

To attend you must register on Handshake as these employers are very popular and space is limited.

RTI International – Wednesday, October 19th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room L-303

RTI is a nonprofit research institute with more than 4,100 employees working across a broad array of topics. This includes more than 600 people working in the social, policy, health, and economics research area. In addition to headquarters in North Carolina, there are offices in Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco and Waltham MA. Representatives from RTI (including BUSPH alums!) will be on campus to discuss their organization and opportunities for MPH and doctoral candidates.

Public Consulting Group – Thursday November 3^rd 5:00 – 5:50pm Room L-311

Public Consulting Group is a market leader in delivering outstanding financial and operational results to education, health, human services, and other government clients. Representatives from PCG (including BUSPH alums!) will be on campus to discuss their organization and opportunities for MPH candidates.

Abt Associates – Thursday November 10th from 1:00 – 1:50pm Room L-311

Abt Associates is a global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, climate change, and international development. Representatives from Abt (including BUSPH alums!) will be on campus to discuss their organization and opportunities for MPH and doctoral candidates.

Fenway Health + AIDS Action Committee – Tuesday November 15^th 5:00 – 5:50pm Room L-109

Fenway Health is a Boston-based community health center (CHC) dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. In addition, The Fenway Institute is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education, and policy development, focusing on national and international health issues.

AIDS Action Committee is an AIDS Services Organization (ASO) working to stop the epidemic and related health inequities by eliminating new infections, maximizing healthier outcomes for those infected and at risk, and tackling the root causes of HIV/AIDS. Representatives from FH and AAC (including BUSPH alums!) will be on campus to discuss their organizations and opportunities for MPH and doctoral candidates.

Herstory: Exploring the Intersection of Women and HIV, Then and Now

September 29th, 2016 in Outside Announcements

Join The Fenway Institute, Fenway Women’s Health, and the LGBT Aging Project for the first of a two part series, Herstory: Exploring the Intersection of Women and HIV, then and now. Using first person narrative, Herstory will explore how women were affected at the height of the US epidemic, along with the roles they subsumed as caretakers, activists, educators, and writers.

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herstory-exploring-the-intersection-of-women-and-hiv-then-and-now-tickets-28255433763