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2016 – 2017 Concentrator’s Guide

IH Concentrator’s Meeting: The Culminating Experience 12/11 5-5:50pm in CT460A

By Emily Morin
December 4th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Special screening of MTV’s new documentary “I’m Positive”

By Emily Morin
December 4th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Initiative to End Childhood Malnutrition Intern in Uganda

By Emily Morin
December 4th, 2012 in Practicums/Internships, Volunteer.

Initiative to End Childhood Malnutrition Volunteer/Intern Rukungiri, Uganda  The Initiative to End Childhood Malnutrition (IECM) is seeking one young professional to fill one of two program coordination positions for a six month to one year term at Nyakibale Hospital in southwest rural Uganda, beginning January 2013.  IECM is a collaboration between the Harvard... More

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab is hiring!

By Emily Morin
December 3rd, 2012 in Jobs.

J-PAL is Hiring: More than 100 Positions Available with CEGA, CMF, EPoD, IPA, and J-PAL J-PAL’s Annual Recruiting Drive is now open to accept applications for over 100 anticipated positions at J-PAL and partner organizations. Positions are available in field research, project management, and data analysis, as well as policy outreach and... More

Mali Health internship available from their US base in Boston

By Emily Morin
December 3rd, 2012 in Practicums/Internships.

Mali Health is seeking an intern to support our development, communications and programmatic efforts from our US base in Boston. Interns will provide administrative and technical support to various areas of the organization under the supervision of the Executive Director and Operations Manager. Candidates should have the capacities to take... More

BUMC’s Vagina Monologues Auditions December 3rd and 4th

By Emily Morin
December 3rd, 2012 in Outside Announcements.

I am thrilled to announce the auditions for BUMC's fifth annual production the Vagina Monologues. An experienced diva or a burgeoning star, come bust out your acting chops! No preparations are necessary for the auditions and we welcome people of all acting levels.  Auditions are being held Monday, December 3rd from... More

The Future of International Reproductive Health Programs: an SSGH Emphasis Area Panel Discussion open to all

By Emily Morin
December 3rd, 2012 in Fellowships.

Tip of the Week: Did you know?

By Emily S Jump
November 30th, 2012 in Tips!.

Many courses from other Boston University colleges, such as the School of Management and the School of Communications, have courses that are pre-approved to count for SPH credit! A list of non-BUSPH courses which count for MPH elective credit can be found here.

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Career Fair at Children’s Hospital – December 5, 2012

By Emily Morin
November 30th, 2012 in Jobs.

Boston Children’s Hospital is hosting an invitation-only career fair for recent MPH graduates looking to work as a Quality Improvement Consultant or as a Coordinator, Research Study.  If you would like to join us on Dec.5, between 4 and 7:30pm, please review positions on our career’s web site, and send... More

4th annual BUSPH Alumni-Student Speed Networking Dinner

By Emily Morin
November 29th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Friday, December 7th, 6-8pm, Hiebert Lounge At this event, you will have the opportunity to discuss public health career pathways with BUSPH alumni and fellow students. Our alumni representatives will share their expertise in various fields such as clinical research, health care delivery, program management, international health, and biotech/pharma. Note:... More

Interested in the Kenya Field Practicum? Come to our first info session

By Emily Morin
November 29th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

For all students interested in the summer Kenya Field Practicum, please join us for an information session on Monday, December 3rd from 12 to 1PM in CT305. If you will not be able to attend this information session, we will have another one on Wednesday, January 23rd from 5 to 6pm in... More

GHFP second webinar to learn about their internship: December 5th, sign up today!

By Emily Morin
November 28th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

 Internship applications open soon, and to help you prepare we're having another great webinar next week! Spots are filling up, so don't miss out. Register now for the upcoming webinar to learn more about starting your career in global health with an internship placement at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in... More

Hult Prize Competition: apply now, applications due November 30th!

By Emily Morin
November 27th, 2012 in Funding.

The Hult Prize is a start-up accelerator for social entrepreneurship. In partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative we have created the world's largest student movement for Social Good. Apply now for your chance to change the world

BU Team has been accepted to compete in the Emory Global Health Case Competition for a second time!

By Emily Morin
November 27th, 2012 in Fellowships.

The six Boston University students listed below have been accepted to compete in the Emory Global Health Case Competition. BU competed last year and came in second. We are looking forward to seeing what their case competition entails this year and will be cheering them on from Boston! Catherine Shih (MBA/MPH) Maya Tatsuna (MBA/MPH) Casey... More

Join CGHD and BUSM’s Global Health Equity Program for a special event on World AIDS Day

By Emily Morin
November 27th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.