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In the recent West Africa Ebola outbreak, cell phones were heavily used for mass communication, disease tracking, and response coordination. As part of Mobile Monday Boston, tech experts from Boston-based global health organizations Dimagi and Partners in Health will share their experiences developing and deploying mobile tech for Ebola response. More
All SPH degree candidates who plan to graduate in May 2016 need to apply for graduation. The form can be found on the Students page of the website or by clicking here. Applications are due February 15. Initial reviews are done in the order received. They will hopefully be completed by... More
Agency: Global Health Unit, General Board of Global Ministries Address/Contact Info/Website: 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1405 New York, NY 10115 http://www.umcmission.org Agency Description/Mission Statement: The Global Health unit’s goal is to “create abundant health in economically vulnerable communities by protecting children and disadvantaged adults from preventable causes of death and disease.” To achieve this we partner with... More
Film screenings at UMB this semester! Many have a global and/or health-related focus. Check them out! https://www.umb.edu/filmseries The University of Massachusetts Boston Film Series is an initiative of the Chancellor's Office. This monthly series, which is free and open to the public, showcases innovative and thought-provoking filmmakers and their work. The UMass... More
Health IT Practicum Company Overview eSociates LLC (www.eSociates.org) is social enterprise firm looking to develop innovative solutions that address society’s most pressing challenges. Project Overview We are currently working on a solution (Project Website: www.helpfie.com) that seeks to provide emergency care instructions to bystanders to empower them to help before arrival of trained rescuers. By designing an... More
The Association of Schools and Programs of public Health (ASPPH) is now accepting applications for the ASPPH Public Health Internship Program for Summer 2016. This internship program is based at ASPPH headquarters in Washington, DC. The internship will provide a unique experience where the selected student can apply their skills... More
Internship/ volunteer opportunity with Trades of Hope: Helping Women out of Poverty available now: Skilled person (university degree preferable- accounting/business/math) who can come to Haiti for 6-8 weeks to help do intensive cost analysis on products. Housing may be provided. Contact Dr. James Wolff if interested.
ASPPH is extending both the online and hard copy deadlines for the ASPPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Program due to the delays applicants are experiencing related to Winter Storm Jonas. The deadline to submit the online application is extended to Monday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The deadline for ASPPH... More
This year, hundreds of thousands of people crossed the Mediterranean and Europe's eastern borders seeking refuge. But while global attention was fixed on the boats struggling through the waves, or huddled behind barbed-wire borders, little thought has been given to what happens next. Europe will soon find itself facing the... More
Submit a symposium proposal for the ASTMH 65th Annual Meeting, November 13-17, 2016, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia. The Annual Meeting is the premier forum for the exchange of scientific advances in tropical medicine and global health. In 2015, nearly 4,100 current and future leaders in the field attended. Research Meets Real-World... More
Institute for Public Health 2016 Summer Programs These eight-week programs are open to national and international students currently enrolled at the time of application and participation in the program in the following degree programs at a U.S.-based university: Full-time college undergraduates Graduate students pursuing a Master in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW) or... More
About Uganda Village Project The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in international public health, working with the people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda. Summer 2016 Internship Opportunity We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2016 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working... More
Join fellow GH Concentrators for an informational meeting on the experience of finding, setting up, and defining the scope of work for your practicum. Several students who have already completed their practicum will share their experiences: How to find your practicum How to negotiate/define your scope of work Suggestions for navigating pitfalls & challenges of setting up... More
