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Health System Performance Consultant, ECG Management Consultants

Category : Alumni

As a consultant at ECG, you’ll be an important part of our consulting team, working alongside the top professionals in the industry to come up with solutions that shape healthcare.

Your Responsibilities May Include

  • Analyzing and synthesizing data to inform client recommendations.
  • Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies.
  • Drafting project analyses and deliverables.
  • Communicating project progress and seeking input.
  • Developing depth of technical expertise.
  • Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders.
  • Taking responsibility for project outcomes.
  • Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff.
  • Identifying opportunities to engage clients on future projects.
  • Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect personal and professional interests.
  • Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement.
  • Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and personal life.
  • Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks.

This is a full time position. For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

How to Get the Most Out of a Public Health Conference

Category : PROspective

Many of us are continually looking for opportunities to sharpen our skills and expand our impact. Whether you’re exploring a short-term consultancy, pursuing specialized training, or engaging in fieldwork, there are countless ways to strengthen your professional portfolio. You may also be considering attending a public health conference or presenting your work at a poster session—both excellent avenues for continued growth and connection in the field. Here are 7 ways that you can make the most of any conference:

  1. Plan Your Schedule in Advance – Conferences can be overwhelming with multiple sessions happening at once. Before the event, review the agenda, identify key sessions, and prioritize speakers or topics that align with your research interests and career goals. If possible, download the conference app or create a personalized itinerary to stay organized.
  2. Network with Purpose – Conferences are prime opportunities to connect with professionals, researchers, and potential mentors. Instead of just collecting business cards, engage in meaningful conversations by asking thoughtful questions about others’ work. Prepare a short introduction about yourself and your interests, and don’t hesitate to follow up with an email or LinkedIn request to keep the connection alive.
  3. Engage in Discussions – Active participation can make a lasting impression and deepen your learning experience. Ask questions during Q&A sessions, contribute to discussions, and share insights during roundtable talks. Engaging with presenters and attendees in a thoughtful way can help you gain new perspectives and make valuable connections.
  4. Visit Poster Sessions – Poster sessions are great opportunities to learn about emerging research in a more informal setting. Take the time to read abstracts in advance, identify posters relevant to your field, and engage with presenters by asking about their methodologies, findings, and potential implications for public health practice. This can also be a chance to discuss your own research interests and explore collaboration opportunities.
  5. Leverage Social Media – Many conferences have official hashtags and active discussions on platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn. Engaging with posts, sharing key takeaways, and connecting with other attendees online can expand your professional presence. You can also follow up with speakers or researchers by commenting on their posts or sharing their insights.
  6. Take Notes and Reflect – With so much information being presented, it’s easy to forget important details. Keep a notebook or use a note-taking app to jot down key takeaways, speaker insights, and any new ideas that resonate with you. At the end of each day, reflect on what you’ve learned and consider how you can apply it to your studies or future career.
  7. Follow Up and Apply What You Learn – A conference is just the beginning. After the event, reach out to new connections with a personalized message, referencing your conversation to reinforce the relationship. If a session or presentation sparked an idea, explore how you can incorporate it into your research or practice. Staying engaged beyond the conference will help maximize its long-term impact on your professional growth.

Employer Information Session, Analysis Group

Category : News/Events

Representatives from Analysis Group will be on hand to discuss the many opportunities they have available at this great firm!  Analysis Group is one of the largest private economics consulting firms, with more than 1,200 professionals across 14 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, they have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Their internal experts, together with a network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.

In the past they have recruited Analysts (MPH, Biostats, EPI) and Associates (Phd Biostats, EPI). They also actively recruit for internship programs on a regular basis!

For more information and registration instructions, visit the event posting on 12Twenty.

This event will be held virtually on Thursday, December 4th from 12:00-1:00pm.

Tips for Crushing Finals Week

Category : PROspective

As we wrap up the semester’s classes and dive into finals week, it can feel like pushing through the final stretch of a marathon. We have already put in countless hours on homework, projects, and note taking, and now it is time to put our newfound skills to the test. Here are a few tips to manage stress levels and make the most of your study sessions this finals week:

  1. Practice healthy habits: although it is tempting to put your healthy habits on the back burner in favor of some extra study minutes during finals week, holding on to them can actually improve academic performance. Be sure to eat nutritious foods, exercise, and get enough sleep at night. I really enjoy breaking up my study time with short walks to get exercise without throwing my schedule off.
  2. Try out different study methods: consider mixing up the method that you use to study. Sometimes, it can be hard to stick to the same exact thing for hours (or days) on end. Trying a new method (like the ones linked here or others) can help keep you engaged and to retain material more effectively. My favorite is the Pomodoro method, where I break up my studying into chunks of time so that I can incorporate short breaks.
  3. Consider putting your phone in another room: when your phone is sitting on your desk right next to your textbook, it can be hard to resist the urge to pick it up when your mind starts to wander. It has been found that the mere presence of your phone can be distracting and have negative impacts on memory (even if you manage to resist the urge to pick it up). Placing your phone in another room or in an out-of-sight location can help mitigate these effects.
  4. Connect with friends and family: if feelings of stress related to finals week get overwhelming, don’t be afraid to reach out to friends and family to chat. Socialization can have positive impacts on mental health and is important to incorporate into our finals week routines. 
  5. Take advantage of university resources: check the Emory University Center for Student Wellbeing for mental wellbeing resources. These are here for you to utilize, so do not hesitate to explore them. Remember that your performance this finals week does not define you and that your mental health comes first! 

2026 Intramural Emory Global Health Case Competition, Emory Global Health Institute

Category : Student Opportunities

The Intramural Emory Global Health Case Competition (EGHCC) is an immersive learning event that unites Emory students from multiple disciplines to tackle a critical global health challenge in both a competitive and collaborative environment.

The winning team from the intramural Emory competition advances to compete in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition, where they represent Emory University and compete in the largest global health case in the world.

ALL Emory students, fellows, and residents are welcome to apply, either as an individual, a partial team, or a full team.

Application link: tinyurl.com/2026emoryintramural

Application period: closes January 5th, 2026

Competition date: January 31st, 2026

December Meeting, Vaccine Dinner Club

Category : News/Events

The Vaccine Dinner Club is hosting a meeting on December 3rd at 5:30pm. This meeting’s topic is “Tackling Something Hard: Persistence and Progress in HIV Vaccine Development?”.

In-Person Registration:

Register now for the 4th Quarter (December 3, 2025) meeting of the VDC and hear from one of the giants in the global field of HIV vaccine development.

If you cannot make it in person, register to watch the recording later here:

Register now for the 4th Quarter (December 3, 2025) meeting of the VDC and hear from one of the giants in the global field of HIV vaccine development.

For more information, see the meeting information page linked here.

Spring 2026 Teaching Assistantship Opportunity, GH 512

Category : Student Opportunities

GH512 – Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Projects and Programs

Instructor: Matthew Freeman, MPH PhD

About the course: Dr. Freeman has taught GH512 – a core course in the Hubert Department of Global Health – for over 10 years; however, this will be the first time it is offered as an asynchronous course. This 3-credit offering is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of monitoring and evaluation and students will develop tools to evaluate public health interventions along the theory of change: process evaluation, adequacy evaluation, impact evaluation, indicator development, evaluation data collection and design, sample size and power, and results communication. Weekly formative assessments will focus on skill development. The summative assessment will be a case-based multi-part project.

Number of TAs needed: 1

Eligible applicants: Current PhD students, post-docs or second-year MPH students

Job duties: Assisting Dr. Freeman with engaging weekly discussion boards activities, supporting students as they develop their final individual projects, fielding student questions, hosting weekly office hours, and grading assignments

Estimated number of hours per week: 10-12 hours per week

Dates: 01/01/26 – 5/7/26

Required qualifications:

  • Taken a Master’s-level monitoring and evaluation course, preferably GH512 or similar
  • Current Rollins or LGS student in good standing

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with program evaluation
  • Experience as a TA reading and providing feedback on student assignments
  • Facility with Canvas
  • Experience with using AI (students will be encouraged to use AI responsibly for assignments)
  • Interest in gaining exposure to and/or experience in online, adult learning in public health

Community Assessment Survey, BSHES 524

Category : News/Events

BSHES students are working with PASE Center for a community assessment class (BSHES 524) this semester and would like to collect survey data and conduct in-depth interviews from RSPH students.
 
Interested in participating? Please check out the information below.
 
 
Survey Description: This survey is part of an assessment conducted by master level public health students in BSHES 524 (Community Assessment) in conjunction with the PASE Center. It should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. I just wanted to let you know that your responses are confidential. Completing this survey will help the PASE Center better understand how students’ values shape their career decisions within the field of public health.  Please contact Sarah Stouffer-Lerch (sarah [dot] stouffer-lerch [at] emory [dot] edu) with any questions.
 
 
Survey Description: The Professional Advancement & Student Experience (PASE) Center would like to explore the values public health students have and how those values impact their decision to pursue areas of public health. The data from this study will be used to inform PASE Center programs and events, as well as tailor academic course content to address students’ needs. Any data respondents provide is strictly confidential and will not be shared with parties outside of the study. Participants have the option to go by pseudonyms in place of their real names if they choose not to disclose their names during the study. Should you have any questions, please contact Shea Goodson at shea [dot] goodson [at] emory [dot] edu.

2026 Science Communication Fellows, Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub

Category : Student Opportunities

Application Open: 2026 Science Communication Fellows. This opportunity is an initiative with the Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH works with CDC and community partners to improve and innovate analytical and forecasting tools to inform public health knowledge, practice, and policy.

The Science Communication Fellows will be responsible for creating communications about CIDMATH’s work in multiple formats and to a variety of audiences, both within and outside of Emory. This could include internal newsletters, brief reports, infographics, and more.

This is a paid position open to REAL and non-REAL students. The position is $15/hour with an expected time commitment of 10 hours/week for January 2026 – April 2027. This can also be an Applied Practice Experience (APE).

Applicants must be 1st year Epidemiology students in the 2-year MPH/MSPH program. We are seeking 5 students who are flexible, creative, professional, and possess strong writing/communication skills.

The application closes at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 3th.

Click here to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Emi Grill at etgrill [at] emory [dot] edu

Spark Summer Research Program, Atlanta VA

Category : Student Opportunities

Calling all graduate and medical students from Emory, Morehouse, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and Kennesaw State—this is your chance to dive into groundbreaking research that makes a difference for Veterans and beyond. The 9-week Atlanta VA Spark Summer Research Program is designed to empower the next generation of innovators with hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions. The program will run from June 1, 2026 – August 7,  2026.

📅 Applications Open: November 24, 2025
⏳ Deadline: January 4, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to spark new ideas, build your research portfolio, and join a community of passionate scholars shaping the future of healthcare and discovery.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have prior research experience.
  • Must be in good academic standing. 
  • Must be either a Medical/Nursing school student and/or graduate student in a STEM program

For additional information, please contact Dr. Selma Cuya-Smith at Selma [dot] Cuya-Smith [at] va [dot] gov or visit the Atlanta VA SPARK website.

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