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Sky Happiness Retreat, Feb 18-20

Category : News/Events

We invite you to participate in the SKY Retreat, hosted by SKY at Emory! Upcoming SKY retreats will take place on January 28-30 and February 18 – 20. Please see attached for additional information about how to register!

The SKY Retreat has been offered to thousands of students at more than 40 universities across the country. Students gain foundational stress-management and leadership skills, develop a personal daily breathing practice, develop strategies for social connection, and engage in peer-driven service initiatives. Taught over three consecutive sessions, the retreat introduces the SKY meditation, a scientifically validated breathing practice that significantly increases one’s well-being and calmness and reduces anxiety and stress markers.

Some of the benefits you’ll gain:

  • Understanding of the sources of stress and the role of breathing techniques
  • Meditative practices in managing stress and negative emotions
  • Ability to better increase personal happiness
  • Develop greater equanimity
  • Learning to deal with criticism and mistakes
  • Taking personal and community responsibility
  • Increasing social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration
  • Build mental resilience and become a student leader

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Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship, CSTE

Category : Alumni

CSTE is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship through February 27th.

APHIF is a 2-year program where recent graduates and early career professionals work in a state or local health agency under the guidance of two experienced mentors. Fellows are matched to a host site with demonstrated capacity to provide technical training, research opportunities, and opportunities for experience in the application of public health informatics in a practical setting.

Who is eligible to apply?

Fellows must hold a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution. Current students who will complete their degrees by summer 2022 are welcome to apply. As a training program, this fellowship is particularly appropriate for recent graduates and early career professionals. Applicants should have demonstrated knowledge and experience with public health informatics, data science, or a related field. These could be academic or professional experience, such as courses taken, research projects, or internships.

 Fellows must be US citizens. Individuals requiring a visa or who have permanent residency status are not eligible for this program. 

Fellows receive a stipend, reimbursement for insurance premiums, professional development funds, and relocation support.  

§  Master’s level: $49,500

§  Doctoral: $64,900

o   Insurance

§  up to $370/month for insurance premium

·         Professional development funds

·         Relocation

o   Up to $1,000

Applications are open now and will close on February 27th. The application link  can be found on the CSTE webpage.Questions? Contact Bernadette Aylward, baylward [at] cste [dot] org.

APE Opportunity, American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Host site: American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Practicum Description: Unique, innovative project focused on the intersect of clinical care and population health. Consists of partnership with health systems to support documentation of the emerging models used to deliver care utilizing intensive therapeutic lifestyle change.

The care delivery models are implemented in cohorts of patient, employee, or community-based populations, and the following information (at a minimum) is gathered for each implementation model:

• Model Title

• Program Location

• Summary Statement

• Background Facts

• Objective

• Program Design

• Outcome Measures

• Summary of Findings

• Program Limitations

• Implications for LM Practice

Practicum responsibilities may include any of the following:

• Introduce and describe the project

• Conduct in-depth interviews with health system leaders

• Make strategic decisions about where and how to follow up (some places whole series of conversations, possibly follow-up emails or interviews, administration)

• Manage creation of implementation brief documents

• Correct and revise drafts models in collaboration with health system leaders

• Collect and appropriately visualize outcomes data

• Contribute to the creation of the final implementation brief model

• Assist in write-up and editing/review of co-author text, potentially leading to co-authorship on publication(s)

Contact: email krystyna [dot] rastorguieva [at] emoryhealthcare [dot] org if interested

 

Host site: Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness

Practicum Description: Production, editing and promotion of a weekly Emory podcast on health and wellness – The Whole Health Cure.

Specific tasks:

– Audio editing

– Episode preparation (notes, links, podcast art)

– Podcast hosting (currently on Simplecast, considering migration)

– Promotion of podcast on social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Youtube)

– Potential assistance with scheduling of recordings and tech support

Skills:

– Advanced tech skills

– Audio editing

– Video/audioconferencing (zoom, zencastr)

– Social media skills, to help lead and grow podcast following on variety of platforms

– *We can provide training as needed, but need someone who can take initiative and is willing to learn

Benefits & perks:

– Networking with leaders of lifestyle medicine at Emory, nationally and internationally (the podcast is now in 128 countries, on 68 different platforms)

– Ability to grow your own social media presence

– Resume builder, and mentorship opportunity

– Perfect environment for someone interested in health, wellness and lifestyle medicine to learn about research, and connect with likeminded individuals

Contact: email krystyna [dot] rastorguieva [at] emoryhealthcare [dot] org if interested

RSPH Dean’s Lunches

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Dean’s Lunches are back! Meet and chat with the RSPH Deans over lunch this semester.The first date is around the corner: Wednesday, 2/09 from 12pm-1pm, with sign-ups closing Friday, 2/04 at noon. Sign-up to be one of ten students selected at random to attend this lunch or one of the next two lunches in the series. Selected participants will receive an email the Friday before the lunch they signed up for. If you attended last year or know you won’t be able to attend any of the lunches this semester, we ask that you refrain from signing up. Also, if you are selected and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can invite someone else to join. Lunch will be provided to-go after the meeting, and all COVID-19 protocols will be strictly followed. We are also prepared to pivot to an online platform if necessary. 

 

In order to sign up, you can use the link here or scan the QR code on the attached flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDLfgTCRUPOTc2CqLngE21ZaWZ-rjze1j5p_I7tYnFA7xfw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Ama Wilson (ama [dot] wilson [at] emory [dot] edu) or Sophia Lamb (sophia [dot] lamb [at] emory [dot] edu).

Spring 2022 Career Fair, February 24 and 25

Category : News/Events

Save the date for the Spring 2022 Career Fair!

The event will be online and take place on Thursday, February 24, 12-4 PM and Friday, February 25, 12-4 PM. 

CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship

Category : Alumni Post-Grad Student Opportunities

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) opened the Class 20 Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) program application to accept new applications for placements beginning summer 2022. The goal of AEF is to provide high-quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and prepare fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local levels. Based on their interests and available positions, fellows are matched to a state or local health agency for two years under the guidance of two experienced mentors.During their assignment, fellows develop a set of core competency skills related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, public health practice and policy.How to ApplyTo apply for AEF Class 20 consideration, please view and complete the online application at https://webportalapp.com/sp/cste_aef_candidate_application by February 15, 2022, at 11:59pm ET. For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.cstefellows.org. If you have questions about the fellowship application, please contact CSTE via email at aef [at] cste [dot] org or call the National Office at 770-458-3811. 

Fundamentals of Epidemiology textbook reviewer/editor

Category : Student Opportunities

A new position is open for a reviewer/editor for the textbook Fundamentals of Epidemiology. The deadline to apply is 2/24/22.

Click here to read more and apply!

Pre-Diabetes and Soccer Research Study

Category : Student Opportunities

Emory University is conducting a research study among males to examine if nutrition and behavior education plus playing soccer regularly can reduce diabetes risk. The study will involve fitness assessments at the soccer field.

You may be eligible to participate if you:
• Men aged 18-65 years
• Likes soccer but not currently playing or engaged in other regular exercise
routine or program
• Has pre-diabetes
• Been thinking about losing some extra weight

If interested please contact Dr. Felipe Lobelo at futbolmedicine [at] gmail [dot] com or text or call: 404-307-4027. 

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Socializing While Social Distancing

Category : PROspective

By: Callie McLean

They don’t tell you that one of the hardest parts of adult life after college is moving away from the friends and family you know and trying to make friends in a new city. Add in a global pandemic, quarantines, and lockdowns and it seems impossible to socialize. How do you avoid feeling isolated and disconnected when you’re viewing everything through a screen?

It’s natural to resent screens and technology after being forced to spend so much time on them for work and school. However, one of the first steps to successfully socializing during this pandemic is to start utilizing this technology. It has been difficult not being able to travel to see my friends from college and my hometown. I was starting to feel really disconnected from them and was worried we would grow apart, which I know has been a sentiment shared by many. Before Covid, I loved watching movies with my friends and family. This is why the “Party” feature of many streaming services has been great because I can still watch movies and shows with the people I love and chat with them like we’re in the same room. It gives us something to look forward to and bond over. Another way I have tried to combat the feelings of disconnect is setting aside time to meet with my friends using services like Zoom and FaceTime. This way, we can see each others’ faces and hear each other’s’ voices and feel connected. We sometimes even assign themes to the nights or prepare games to play to make things a little more interesting.

Friendly competition is always a good bonding exercise. I have made use of services like GamePigeon, Facebook Messenger, TriviaCrack, and fantasy sports apps to play with my friends and family. This gives us a new, fun way to interact and something to talk about. It’s also good exercise for the mind! Many board games like Catan also offer online versions that can host several players! This is a great option for virtual game nights! Everyone can bring their own drinks and food to their computer and feel like they are with their friends and family without physically being there. (Pro Tip: When you start to lose you can also just exit the browser and blame it on your connection.)

I have used all of these services to help foster new friendships here in Atlanta as well. Moving to a new city where I didn’t know anyone was daunting, but fortunately Rollins gave me the opportunity to meet plenty of new friends! We got to know each other through virtual study groups, game nights, and movie nights. We’ve also had the luxury of being able to take proper precautions to meet in-person. I love going for walks in Piedmont Park or on the Beltline with my friends as a way to get exercise and socialize! (Another Pro Tip: If you get a dog people love to talk to you.) Outdoor hikes or picnics are also great ways to socialize with friends and explore new places while still staying safe! There are plenty of great restaurants that are offering take-out or you can stop by a grocery store and try your hand at making your own charcuterie board! It’s always fun to try something new with your friends.

We are living in incredibly difficult times and it can be easy to feel isolated while you’re stuck behind your screen, but it is important to lean on your support network. Socialization is so important, but so is your safety. The key is to take proper precautions to keep you and others protected. Using technology to your advantage through video calls, games, and movie nights is a great way to stay connected to your friends and family and build new friendships. Spending time outdoors is also a great way to get fresh air and be social. As always, remember to stay safe and get tested! 

 

Callie is a 2nd Year Epi MPH student pursuing a certificate in Social Determinants of Health! She is from Charleston, SC and got her B.S. in Public Health from the University of South Carolina in 2019. When she’s not in class she loves spending time in Piedmont Park or on the Beltline with her dog Pilsner. Callie served as one of the Rollin’s Social Chairs for the 2021 Calendar Year and enjoyed her time helping Rollins students stay social safely!

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Open Positions with the University of Washington Department of Epidemiology

Category : Alumni

The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington is conducting a search for new faculty members to join our department as tenure-track Assistant Professors (2 positions available) and an Assistant Teaching Professor (1 position available). 

These recruitments are part of a multi-hire process and we are dedicated to hiring faculty who model the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism through their teaching, mentoring, research, practice, and service. We are very excited to welcome individuals who are eager to contribute to interdisciplinary work and offer new approaches that enhance and sustain population health and well-being. 

I particularly wanted to draw your attention to our Assistant Teaching Professor position, which requires a Master’s degree.

Below are the two links to apply: 

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  • Functional Biomarkers for Early Detection and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy August 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Zoom Online Location: ZoomSeries: EGDRC Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Dr. Machelle PardueContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduLink: https://tinyurl.com/Machelle-PardueDr. Pardue’s lab is focused on clinically relevant treatments for retinal disease that can make a difference in the quality of life of patients. She is developing novel screening and treatment strategies for early-stage diabetic retinopathy and elucidating the retinoscleral mechanisms…
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