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Course Offering – EPI590R: Fundamentals of Pathophysiology for Public Health

Category : Student Opportunities

Open to all RSPH students

Certificate in Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology approved elective 

Course description (2 credit hours):

At its core, public health is about understanding and preventing diseases. Hence, disease processes are central to the public health mission. This course will provide the foundations needed to understand the biology of disease processes from a public health perspective. The course covers a range of infectious and chronic diseases.  The course is designed to be widely-accessible to MPH and Ph.D. students with only a fundamental knowledge of human biology. Thursdays 1PM-2:50. 

RRR 344 (Instructor: Brad Pearce, Ph.D.).

 EPI 590R, Section 2. https://atlas.emory.edu/ Room RRR 344

* Prerequisite: college level human biology, cell biology or biochemistry.  

BSHES X EPI: Game Night

Category : News/Events

There will be a game night hosted by RSGA on September 13 in RRR_R800 from 5 to 7pm. This will be a chance to connect and socialize with students from the BSHES department as they go head to head in a series of board games. For more information and to RVSP, please click here. 

Student Assistant Position, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

Category : Student Opportunities

Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health (GDEH) Student Assistant Position Description

August 2023 – May 2024, 8-10 hours per week

REAL and non-REAL applications accepted

The GDEH is seeking a student to lead, compile, and create various communications and assist with student-related programs, events, administrative tasks, and more.  

Relevant RSPH competencies include:

  • Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
  • Communicate audience-appropriate (i.e., non-academic, non-peer audience) public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
  • Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
  • Apply leadership and/or management principles to address a relevant issue

Tasks might include: 

  • Compile and organize information for the department’s weekly student newsletter 
  • Create a monthly report by compiling publications by faculty and PhD students
  • Help manage the department’s Facebook and Instagram accounts/posts
    • Produce and gather content
    • Create and schedule posts; this may include attending events or gathering information for posts (i.e. taking pictures/videos at events)
  • Assist with department’s student peer mentoring program and other department programs
  • Assist with department events
  • Assist with various student or department related activities/projects

Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an MPH student in the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, have excellent writing skills and experience with creating social media and other written materials, organizing content, organizing events, and planning.  They will be self-motivated, organized, a self-starter, attend department events, and feel comfortable communicating with students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing and/or social media links or samples to Ariadne Swichtenberg at ariadne [dot] swichtenberg [at] emory [dot] edu

Applications Open, The Hatchery Incubator

Category : Student Opportunities

This hands-on program is offered to student founders with nonprofit or for-profit ventures from ideation through launch stage. This is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of academic concentration. The two-semester program includes workshops and courses taught by industry experts, one-on-one coaching and mentorship, the opportunity for monthly stipends to further venture progress, and connections and networking in the Atlanta innovation ecosystem. Would you mind helping us get the word out about this program? You can access a downloadable flyer at https://bit.ly/2324IncubatorFlyer . You can also access information about the program and the application on The Hatchery SharePoint at https://bit.ly/hatcheryincubator . Apply by September 5.

Teaching Assistant Positions Available, Undergraduate Nutrition Course

Category : Student Opportunities

Teaching Assistant needed for undergraduate nutrition course.
Course meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00-11:15am
$15/hour for 6 hours/week for Fall 2023
Contact helena [dot] pachon [at] emory [dot] edu if interested

A Survival Guide to Your First Semester at RSPH

Category : PROspective

Welcome to the new semester! To help you prepare, dive into the following survival guide.

Written by Franchesca “Fran” Amor Aguilar and Dannelle “Dede” Charles

We, your EPI student representatives (Fran & Dede), are excited to welcome both new and returning students to Rollins as you embark on your journey to obtaining an MPH/MSPH. Whether you’re just starting at RSPH or coming back for your second year, here are some tips that will help you come out of this semester triumphant, or at least like Destiny’s Child’s song, a survivor.

Stay on Track with all your Assignments. Now, we know what you’re thinking, “Of course, I’m keeping track of all of my assignments.”, With all the required core courses, you will be taking during your first semester, it is important that you have at least some methods to keep track on assignments and due dates. Here’s an example that one of your student reps created for the spring semester. You can also transfer this Excel sheet into your Outlook calendar to receive reminders when they are due. It’s not foolproof since due dates can change throughout the semester, but it is a start.

Don’t Be Afraid to ask Questions. Students come to Rollins with a range of experiences in public health. For some students, what is taught in your courses might be a refresher; for others, it is completely new. Regardless, the courses in our program are catered to every student; and your professors don’t expect you to know everything. Yes, it can be a bit nerve-racking to ask a question in a lecture hall filled with almost 200 people, but more than likely, another person is probably scared to ask the same question you have. There is no such thing as a stupid question, you’re only discouraging yourself. 

Collaborate with your Peers on Assignments. Most of your courses are designed for you to work with your peers, including your labs and homework assignments. Although working with your peers is highly advised, we condemn copying off your peer’s work because that is an honor code violation. Instead, we encourage you to take the time to complete the assignment individually and then review your answers with your peers. You can get clarity on areas you are still not understanding and/or reassure yourself about your answers.

Take Time to Practice Self-Care. Purchasing an iced matcha latte at Dancing Goats as a “little treat” does not count as self-care. We mean taking the time out of your day to do something for your mental and physical well-being. This includes exercising, meditating, journaling, etc. There are going to be times in your first semester when you find yourself overwhelmed with juggling the course load, work, and maintaining a social life, but finding that time for yourself, whether it be 10 minutes or an hour every day, will make a difference in how you navigate it all.

Extra Tips & Tricks

  • You can download your class schedule onto your Outlook and Apple calendar from OPUS! 
  • Check out all the different organizations at Rollins and at Emory University. As a graduate student, you have access to all buildings and events hosted by Emory!
  • Bring Tupperware to campus — there are so many events with FREE food, so take advantage!
  • Utilize all the resources available at Rollins. Don’t know where to find them? Start here!

Franchesca “Fran” Amor Aguilar

Fran is a second-year MPH Candidate in Epidemiology also in the Infectious Disease certificate. Fran is originally from Honolulu, Hawai’i, and her primary research interests are infectious disease epidemiology, vaccine epidemiology, outbreak response, and health inequities. Prior to attending Rollins, Fran attended Gettysburg College, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in East Asian Studies on the Chinese track. She is the co-president of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Association (APIDA), a member of the First-Gen at Rollins advisory board, a Rollins Student Ambassador, and is one of the RSGA Department of Epidemiology student representatives.

Dannelle “Dede” Charles

Dede is a second-year MPH Candidate in Epidemiology also in the Maternal and Child Health certificate. Dede is from Orlando, Florida, and her primary research interests are Black infant and maternal morbidity/mortality, maternal substance use, and Black & Indigenous/Latine reproductive health. Prior to attending Rollins, Dede attended the University of South Florida, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Public Health. She is one of the RSGA Department of Epidemiology student representatives.

Remote Epidemiologist Position, CDC Division of Reproductive Health

Category : Alumni

Epidemiologist II
Fully Remote • Remote role based in Atlanta, GA or anywhere in the U.S. • Division of Reproductive Health
 

About the Role

We are seeking an Epidemiologist II to support the Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Epidemiologist II will support Division of Reproductive Health staff in maintaining and growing the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registries, improve data quality of both surveillance systems and assist in disseminating findings. Provide technical assistance, ongoing training, and guidance to 30+ recipients from a cooperative agreement to improve data quality and publish findings on surveillance data.

Responsibilities

  

Public Health Program Services

  • Develop and provide training, technical assistance/guidance to improve data quality for two surveillance systems. This is to be conducted through; regular conference calls, site visits, review, and discussion of submitted work plans, review of case data to provide feedback for improvement, review, and assistance of the process of categorizing cases according to CDC algorithms. 

Data Analysis and Interpretation

  • Perform and improve SAS codes to produce quarterly data quality reports for each recipient as well as for data presentations, manuscripts, reports, and other forms of dissemination. 
Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience as an epidemiologist.
  • Advanced experience using SAS, including experience performing and improving SAS codes.
  • Experience with data quality evaluation and training for surveillance systems.
  • Experience developing data collection tools, consent forms, autopsy protocols. 
  • Experience analyzing surveillance data for publications and/or presentations.
  • Experience with development and writing of manuscripts for publication.
  • Experience in surveillance capacity building via designing, implementing, and evaluating trainings to improve data completeness and timeliness.
  • Experience reviewing applications submitted to the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention for scientific merit preferred.
  • Experience working at CDC or in a public health setting preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective organization skills.
  • Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Education and Training

  • Master’s degree in a related field such as Public Health in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biology.
  • SAS certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

  

Tanaq Support Services strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

TSS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us for assistance.

To view more job opportunities with us, please visit

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/a4712c9f-f074-40e8-9a14-bee06660bd81/Tanaq-Support-Services-LLC

Open House, Office of Career Development

Category : News/Events

Office of Career Development’s Open House

Explore the world of resources that the office has to offer

On Wednesday, August 23rd, the Office of Career Development will be hosting an Open House.

Career development is a lifelong process. Are you leveraging the resources available to achieve your short- and long-term career goals? Whether you’re considering a career change, seeking help with earning promotions, negotiating salaries, or developing job keeping skills, the Office of Career Development (OCD) has the tools and resources to support you.

We invite you to visit us at the Open House where we will explore the world of services we offer to students and learn how we can support, guide, and empower you in every step of the career development process, from initial planning to achieving lifelong career satisfaction.

Light Refreshments will be served!

APE Opportunity, Assessing the Role of Micronutrients in Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (ARM-CHAMPS)

Category : Student Opportunities

Collaboration with the Assessing the Role of Micronutrients in Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (ARM-CHAMPS)

Dietary assessment of pregnant women in the Assessing the Role of Micronutrients in Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (ARM-CHAMPS) Project

Project Description

CHAMPS is a long-term project supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to use surveillance data to help African and South Asian countries, public health programs, and local or global child health advocates and policymakers to prevent childhood mortality, diseases, and illnesses, such as neural tube defects, stunting, and nutrient deficiency diseases. CHAMPS collaborates with many partners, including the Pregnancy Risk Stratification Innovation and Measurement Alliance (PRiSMA) study in Kenya and Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI). Preliminary findings from CHAMPS suggest that nearly three-fourths of children aged 6-59 months were malnourished at time of death, and malnutrition contributed to death in approximately 29% of children. The goal of ARM-CHAMPS is to assess the role of micronutrient malnutrition on infant and child mortality and adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. Specifically, we will assess dietary intake for diet quality and usual intake of essential vitamins and minerals and their associations with micronutrient biomarkers and adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. Beginning this fall, field research will be conducted in Ethiopia (Harar and Kersa) and Kenya (Karemo and Kisumu) and involve the collection of repeated 24-hr dietary recalls of 200 pregnant women per site over the 18mo surveillance period. This research carries the potential to identify current micronutrient intakes of pregnant women and their role in health and birth outcomes for the purpose of informing policy recommendations concerning micronutrient supplementation.

Project Description

The selected student will be an integral member of the Emory-based team in collaboration with the dietary teams in Ethiopia and Kenya. The student will assist in preparing raw survey data from 24-hr dietary recalls for nutrient analysis through activities such as the following: providing quality assurance on data entries, conducting literature searches, calculating edible portions, standardizing recipes for local dishes, and linking foods from dietary surveys to food composition tables. Additional tasks such as creating job aids for field staff training on recipe standardization or documenting analytical processes may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Upper-division undergraduate coursework in nutrition
  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in cultural foods of East African cuisines
  • Interest in maternal and child health

Preferred

  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in a programming language or statistical software (R, SAS, STATA, etc.)
  • Experience with 24-hr dietary recalls
  • Experience conducting nutrient analyses

Knowledge & Skills Gained

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that will be beneficial for careers in public health nutrition programs, dietetics, and future doctorate studies. The student will gain desirable research skills in dietary assessment methods, nutrient analysis, data management, and international and multidisciplinary collaboration. The student will learn about 24-hr dietary recall methods, dietary diversity scores, and population-level assessment of food and nutrient intakes. 

Additional Information

  • The position is open for all first-year MPH students for one (1) APE student appointment.
  • APE project deliverables can be adapted to match student interests.
  • A stipend of $500 will be provided.
  • Opportunity to continue working with the project for the nutrient analysis and receive co-authorship on academic publications.
  • Orientation and initial training will be provided in Fall 2023.
  • The student project will begin in January 2024.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send 1) a one-page resume that includes previous relevant coursework and 2) a cover letter expressing interest and summarizing qualifications to Dr. Rochelle Werner at erwerne [at] emory [dot] edu. New applications will be received through September 5, 2023 or until filled. Successful applicants will be invited to an in-person interview at the Department of Global Health.

Student Assistant, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

Category : Student Opportunities

August 2023 – May 2024, 8-10 hours per week

REAL and non-REAL applications accepted

The GDEH is seeking a student to lead, compile, and create various communications and assist with student-related programs, events, administrative tasks, and more.  

Relevant RSPH competencies include:

  • Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
  • Communicate audience-appropriate (i.e., non-academic, non-peer audience) public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
  • Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
  • Apply leadership and/or management principles to address a relevant issue

Tasks might include: 

  • Compile and organize information for the department’s weekly student newsletter 
  • Create a monthly report by compiling publications by faculty and PhD students
  • Help manage the department’s Facebook and Instagram accounts/posts
    • Produce and gather content
    • Create and schedule posts; this may include attending events or gathering information for posts (i.e. taking pictures/videos at events)
  • Assist with department’s student peer mentoring program and other department programs
  • Assist with department events
  • Assist with various student or department related activities/projects

Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an MPH student in the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, have excellent writing skills and experience with creating social media and other written materials, organizing content, organizing events, and planning.  They will be self-motivated, organized, a self-starter, attend department events, and feel comfortable communicating with students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing and/or social media links or samples to Ariadne Swichtenberg at ariadne [dot] swichtenberg [at] emory [dot] edu

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