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Physicians for Haiti is offering unique opportunities to two motivated individuals who are interested in global health and non-profit organization development to join our team as a Summer Interns.... Term June-August 2012 (flexible) Hours 10-15 hours a week Location Boston, MA Summer Intern Position Titles 1. Medical Education Logistics Intern 2. Outreach & Development Intern Application Please see the individual Internship... More
For all information relating to the Kenya program and the application process, click here!
Global Health in Focus Photographs by Kristen Ashburn, Dominic Chavez, & David Rochkind February 9 – March 24, 2012 Through arresting images, three photographers document the heavy toll that global health issues take on the developing world. Their poignant photographs invite us beyond the grim, faceless statistics and bring us in close contact... More
Dear Students, Alumni and Faculty, I am pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Journal of Global Health Perspectives, a high-quality, peer-reviewed research journal focusing on healthcare across the globe. We are confident that your research and experiences in the fields of healthcare and global health will make for very... More
Research, Technology and Utilization Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Global Health Bureau, United States Agency for International Development Location: Washington, DC Assignment: Two year fellowship GHFP II-P1-028 SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf TO... More
Research, Technology, and Utilization Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development Location: Washington DC Assignment: Two year fellowship GHFP II-P10-027 SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs... More
Khanna_Flier BU Center for Asian Studies Presents: A Lecture by Tarun Khanna, South Asia Initiative, Harvard University Professor Khanna will be speaking on his current project: Innovative Health Care for the Poor, Comparing China and India Monday, February 13th, 5:30-7 4th Floor of SMG, 595 Commonwealth Ave.
A Managing Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies Event…all are welcome! 12:15-1:15pm Friday, February 10th CT460/A BUSPH Alumna, Etsuko Chida, from Japan, has had a long career in humanitarian relief since she graduated in 1991. Since 1996, she has worked for UNHCR in many countries. Prior to being evacuated after 9/11 in 2001, she was... More
Initiative to End Childhood Malnutrition: Volunteer/Intern Rukungiri, Uganda The Initiative to End Childhood Malnutrition (IECM) is seeking two young professionals to fulfill program coordination responsibilities for a six month to one year term at Nyakibale Hospital in southwest rural Uganda, beginning late-May 2012. IECM is a collaboration between the Harvard College Global... More
Spots are still open for Jeff Waller's IH737: International Organization Behavior! Although the class is closed for registration on Student Link, all you have to do is email Chris Paal at cpaal@bu.edu with your full name, BU ID, and date of birth to request a spot. Jeff Waller has over 20 years... More
Pathfinder Student Seminar Series Emerging Pathogens in Southeast Asia Monday, Feb. 13, 5-6pm R103 Anne Peruski, MPH(c) speaks about the 6 years she spent living and working to prevent infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. The focus of her work was to improve infectious disease surveillance and strengthening the regions ability to... More
Seminar: Malaria Control and DDT with Dr. Christopher Gill Date: Friday, February 10th at 12 noon Location: BUMC Main Instructional Building, L210 Dr. Christopher Gill will continue the Environmental Health department’s doctoral seminar series, "From Pests to Poisons: Basic Science, Epidemiology, and the Policy of Pesticides" by discussing some of the pros and... More
Consider applying for the Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship as you begin to finalize your international field work plans for 2012. Up to $3,000 can be applied toward a graduate student's fieldwork project, and student leaders can gain up to $500 in support of the completion of their education, attendance at conferences, More
Very interesting job opportunities both domestic and international! http://maternalhealthtaskforce.org/discuss/wpblog/2012/02/07/exciting-opportunities-to-work-in-maternal-health-internships-full-time-jobs/
BU African Studies Center FLAS Application Deadline is Feb 15th. This award offers full-tuition stipend for US Citizens & permanent residents who take an African Language and African area studies course each semester. African Studies Center expects to make 2 or 3 awards for next academic year. Please find information about the... More
