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Novartis PAID internship opportunity-deadline to apply is April 12th

By Emily Morin
March 12th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships.

Learn more about this great opportunity here: Novartis Intern 2013 - poster

Summer practicum opportunity in Cameroon-Community needs assessment of birthing practices (2 spots available!)

By Emily Morin
March 12th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships.

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... More

Summer internship with Welbodi Partnernship in Sierra Leone-apply by March 15th

By Emily Morin
March 11th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships.

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Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Experience

By Emily Morin
March 8th, 2013 in Outside Announcements, Volunteer.

 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... More

ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications

By Emily Morin
March 7th, 2013 in Funding.

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... More

US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit June 21st in Cambridge. Students suggested to attend!

By Emily Morin
March 7th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

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... More

Pardee Center applications for Summer Fellowships are now available!

By Emily Morin
March 7th, 2013 in Fellowships.

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... More

Working with Adolescents: A Panel Discussion at BUMC

By Emily Morin
March 6th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Adolescent Panel Flyer 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:

By Emily Morin
March 6th, 2013 in Fellowships.

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

By Emily Morin
March 5th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

MGH_GO_Talk_3-28-2013 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., More

“Health in the Developing World: A Summary of Evidence from Randomized Trials” A lecture hosted by BU’s Global Development

By Emily Morin
March 4th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Health in the Developing World: A Summary of Evidence from Randomized Trials A lecture by Dr. Michael Kremer Tuesday, March 19, 2013 12:00 to 2:00 pm The Castle 225 Bay State Road, Boston University Lunch included. Free event. Seating is limited. Please register.   The lecture will summarize evidence from the growing body of randomized evaluations on health in developing countries. More

Volunteer Program Manager (with stipend and flight) with Support for International Change in Tanzania

By Emily Morin
March 4th, 2013 in Jobs, Volunteer.

Volunteer Program Manager with Support for International Change We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to take leadership of Tanzania-based volunteer programs in rural villages. This is an eight-month position. The position is split between Arusha and Babati towns, Tanzania, East Africa. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position are to: Take overall... More

Supply Chain for Health Division, Office of HIV/AIDS 2 year fellowship!

By Emily Morin
March 1st, 2013 in Fellowships.

Global Health Fellows Program II Technical Advisor II: Supply Chain Advisor (Logistics) Supply Chain for Health Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development Location: Washington, DC Assignment: Two year fellowship GHFP II-P2-068 The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the... More

Swasti Full-time positions available

By Emily Morin
February 28th, 2013 in Jobs.

Swasti, based in India, has had great success with students at BUSPH. They have asked us to let students know that they have full-time positions available. So please apply if interested!  Swasti full-time position details

Come learn about the Philippines Exchange Program!

By Emily Morin
February 28th, 2013 in Practicums/Internships.

Want to learn more about the Philippines Exchange Program at the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila (CPH-UPM)? We will be hosting two info sessions! Wednesday, March 6th at 12:30PM in CT305 Thursday, March 7th at 5:00PM in CT305 Philippines Program Brochure http://sph.bu.edu/Degree-Programs-and-ConcentrationsSub-Pages/philippines-exchange-program/menu-id-617500.html