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Fall 2022 Course Offering, Social 531: Sociology of Health and Illness

Category : Student Opportunities

This course, taught by Professor Ellen Idler, is open to all students who are registered for this fall semester. The course will meet in Tarbutton Hall on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-3:50pm.
 
Course Description

This course will provide graduate students with a survey of research on the social origins of the health, illness, and health care of individuals and populations. Students will be introduced to the process of formulating important social research questions in health and illness, including attention to major theoretical perspectives, measurement of concepts, the merits of various study designs, and both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection and analysis. The sociology of health and illness is a large and historically important subdiscipline within the field, distinctively sociological, but with important links to public health, social epidemiology, and health psychology.

More than any other area of the discipline, the sociology of health and illness exemplifies C. Wright Mills’ concept of the “sociological imagination” — the interplay between personal troubles and public issues.

Regular class sessions will be taught on Zoom and will include: an introductory lecture on background concepts, theory, and/or methods; discussion of assigned chapters or articles that have been read by the class and are critiqued by individual students; and a “Minute for Books” with a focus on nonfiction accounts of illness or descriptions of contemporary health care systems. Assigned articles are all posted on Canvas; books chosen for the “Minute for Books” may or may not be available in the Woodruff Library, but they are almost all inexpensive paperbacks available on Amazon. During the semester each student will collaborate with the instructor on a peer review of a journal article. The final two weeks of the semester will be devoted to the presentation of student research projects.

Fall 2022 Special Topics Courses Open to Non-MDP Students

Category : Student Opportunities

The Master’s in Development Practice Program actively welcomes students from other disciplines to enroll in our courses, space permitting. Five slots have been set aside for non-MDP students who wish to enroll courses listed below. The course details and description are also provided.

Go here to submit your enrollment request. You will be notified of your enrollment status by Friday, August 19th. A waitlist will be maintained as needed through Wednesday, August 31st, the last day of drop add.

MDP 585R: Special Topics – Elements of Advocacy Instructor: Ed Lee III

  • Enrollment minimum: Eight
  • Enrollment limit: 20 – a waiting list will be maintained for excess enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade only (MDP 514R); letter grade or S/U (MDP
  • 585R)
  • Meeting dates: August 25th – December 1st
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursdays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, in person

The quest for cultural, political, and social change requires an understanding of the various components that comprise advocacy. Effective decision-making and leadership require an understanding of argumentation and advocacy. This is particularly the case for heterogenous organizations and communities. In addition to exploring the element of effective advocacy, the course will equip students with the skills to analyze audiences and construct compelling arguments for change.

MDP 585R: Special Topics – Health and Human Rights Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Sarrett

  • Enrollment minimum: Four
  • Enrollment limit: 20 – a waiting list will be maintained for excess
  • enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade only (MDP 514R); letter grade or S/U (MDP
  • 585R)
  • Meeting dates: August 30th – October 18th (First half of the semester)
  • Meeting day, time, method: Tuesdays, 4;00pm – 6:00pm, in person

In this course we will learn about various human rights theories and policies and apply them to issues related to population and individual health as well as to the field of bioethics. Throughout the course, we will critically examine whether human health is a human rights issue and if so, how to address this issue. Particular human rights issues will be explored, including, those important to:

  • Women and children
  • Refugees and displaced persons
  • People living with HIV/AIDS

MDP 585R: Special Topics – Identity, Development, and Social Change Instructor: Ms. Candace Stanciel

  • Enrollment minimum: Four
  • Enrollment limit: 20 – a waiting list will be maintained for excess
  • enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade only (MDP 514R); letter grade or S/U (MDP 585R)
  • Meeting dates: October 13th – December 1st
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm, in person

For individuals seeking to drive social impact and the mission-driven organizations they work and serve within, understanding the challenges and opportunities related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is a critical need and skill. Identity, Development and Social Change will help leaders interested in philanthropy and social change develop a greater understanding of identity and its impact on their personal and professional development, highlight ways to operationalize equity inside organizations and provide opportunities to apply models for solutions to challenges they are observing in the field. This course seeks to lift critical issues that intersect with EDI such as program design and development, data and measurement, theories of change, coaching across difference, stakeholder engagement and fundraising to understand what’s possible in the ways we both understand and practice social change.

MDP 585R: Special Topics – Managing Purpose-Based Organizations Instructor: Mr. Randy Martin

  • Enrollment minimum: Eight
  • Enrollment limit: 20 – a waiting list will be maintained for excess
  • enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade only (MDP 514R); letter grade or S/U (MDP
  • 585R)
  • Meeting dates: August 25th – December 1st
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursdays,11:00am – 1:00pm, in person

This course focuses on the key concepts and dynamics of organizations within the evolving role that purpose-based organizations play in delivering social impact. It is not enough for leaders – whether in for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid organizations – to understand business and social issues; they must also be able to effectively navigate complex people dynamics and build organizations capable of sustained success.

This course will increase your understanding of those factors and dynamics that affect the performance of organizations and, as a result, enhance your ability to operate effectively – as a participant and leader — in socially complex environments. This course will apply a systems-thinking lens to the topics we will cover – a perspective critical to both understand and change the human systems in which we participate. Specific topics will include: the emergence of purpose-based organizations and their role in society; the importance of shared strategy and focus on intended social outcomes; the role and characteristics of effective leaders; talent challenges and the importance of DEI; leading and managing organizational change; organizational culture and emerging trends in creating high-performing teams. It should be noted that students will have the opportunity to provide input into specific topics they would like to cover based on their interests, experiences, and prior coursework.

This course will use a combination of readings, lectures, visiting speakers, videos, exercises, cases, individual and team assignments, and robust class discussion. Case studies and class exercises will provide opportunities to apply theories, concepts, and research findings; written assignments are designed to help you consolidate your insights and develop your analytical skills. Finally, guest lecturers will provide a pragmatic, real-life context to bring many of the concepts to life.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Fellowship, CDC

Category : Alumni

A research opportunity is currently available with the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) team in the Department of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCBDDD’s mission is to improve the health of children and adults by preventing birth defects and developmental disabilities, and complications of heredity blood disorders; promoting optimal child development, and the health and wellness among children and adults living with disabilities.

Research Project: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), seeks to promote the health of babies, children, and adults with disabilities. The work of NCBDDD includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. NCBDDD has three divisions that carry out this mission: Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders (DCDD), Human Development and Disability (DHDD), and Blood Disorders (DBD).

The EHDI Team works to support and advance efforts for the early identification of all young children with hearing loss and helps them receive the services they need to reach their full potential.

Learning Objectives: Specifically, the participant will:

  • Evaluation: Learn and assist with various EHDI evaluation activities, including planning and conducting program monitoring and evaluation studies or projects to identify public health problems and further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public health programs and policies. Learn and assist with evaluation designs appropriate to situations. Learn and help apply established methodologies and techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation. Collaborate with and support internal staff in the planning and conducting of program monitoring and evaluation. Assist with the presentation of evaluation findings to a variety of stakeholders.
    • Data: Learn and support members of the EHDI Team in the analysis of data from states and national databases related to hearing loss in infants and young children. Learn about efforts to increase the standardization of data reported by states related to infant hearing screening, diagnosis, and enrollment and receipt of early intervention services. Assist with the presentation of findings to a variety of stakeholders.
    • Health Communication: Provide support in the development and distribution of new and revised EHDI Fact Sheets and other educational materials. Assist with the updating and review of EHDI related web content, including summary of research funded by CDC EHDI and incorporation of elements from infographics. Assist with the development and distribution of the quarterly EHDI Newsletter.

    The fellow may participate on work-groups and/or committees. This appointment will provide a learning and educational experience to an individual interested in the field of public health surveillance, program evaluation, and data management. Participant is assigned to train and help support various projects/activities related to the mission of the Division of Human Development and Disability and can expect to gain a valuable learning experience in the field of public health.

    Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Xidong Deng. If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact Stephanie Henry (shenry [at] cdc [dot] gov).

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

ERASE Maternal Mortality Initiative, CDC Foundation

Category : Alumni

The CDC Foundation is hiring 3 field employees to support the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (“ERASE Maternal Mortality”) Initiative.  Please share widely. 

Qualitative Data Analyst:

The qualitative data analyst will contribute to an increased understanding of the multi-factorial contributors to pregnancy-related deaths at the national and jurisdiction levels and increase understanding of opportunities for preventing future deaths. They will lead team-based qualitative analyses with CDC staff and external partners, utilizing data from the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System.  For more information and to apply, click here. 

Senior Epidemiologist:

The senior epidemiologist will contribute to an increased understanding of the multi-factorial contributors to pregnancy-related deaths at the national and jurisdiction-levels, and an increased understanding of opportunities for prevention of future deaths. The senior epidemiologist will conduct data analyses using program data and surveillance data from both the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System.  They will also support states and other jurisdictions to improve their use own use of programs and surveillance data.  For more information and to apply, click here.

Epidemiologist:

 

The epidemiologist will contribute to increased understanding of the multi-factorial contributors to pregnancy-related deaths at the national and jurisdiction-levels, and increased understanding of opportunities for prevention of future deaths. The epidemiologist will conduct data analyses using program data and surveillance data from both the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System.  For more information and to apply, please click here. 

TA Positions Available, Program Planning

Category : Student Opportunities

Dr. Deb McFarland, a fantastic mentor, is seeking 2 TAs to support the Program Planning class (Fri 8-11a). If interested, please email your resume to Dr. McFarland (dmcfarl [at] emory [dot] edu) by Monday Aug 8th. As a TA, you will:

  • strengthen your knowledge of global health program management (see course description below, also on Atlas)
  • receive mentored experience in teaching
  • receive mentorship from Dr. McFarland, a well connected (WHO, GAVI, BMGF, CDC) global health leader including a reference and letter of support as needed

you cannot be already enrolled in GH 521 Program Planning.

Prerequisites: Second year global health students only. This course is specifically designed for those who will be working in developing countries and/or countries in economic and political transition-working in the public sector, the non-governmental sector, the community or international organizations. In this course, we focus on two primary resources in any organization or program-people and money-and the processes leading to high performance and quality. While derived from management theory and practice, the focus of this course is less on theory and more on application. This course focused on increasing your ability to analyze, explain and diagnose managerial and organizational dilemmas and generate solutions that are feasible. This will be done primarily through cases, group discussions and exercises. Lectures will provide background and theory.

Graduate Research Assistant, Cancer Survivorship

Category : Student Opportunities

Hours per week: 15-20 hours/week

Position Type: Part-Time

Organization: Rollins School of Public Health

Operating Unit: Rollins School of Public Health

Department: Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences

Position Description: This faculty member seeks to hire a Graduate Research Assistant for federally-funded cancer-related projects. Primary responsibilities may include: 

  • Program and monitor online data collection instruments
  • Data collection (i.e. REDCap, interviews) and data entry
  • Conduct data analyses of participant (caregivers of pediatric cancer survivors/young adult survivors) and survivorship clinic implementation data
  • Assist with mixed methods data analyses (e.g., creation of data tables, thematic analyses)
  • Assist with administrative research tasks (i.e., research related mailings)
  • Other tasks may include: attend research meetings and assist in report and manuscript writing.

Background: SurvivorLink is an electronic personal health record controlled by cancer survivors and their families that can help them manage their healthcare across their providers. On SurvivorLink, they can store their survivor healthcare plan and other key health documents, share health records with their provider and learn about the life-long healthcare needs of cancer survivors. This project is evaluating an educational and electronic personal health record for pediatric cancer survivors (SurvivorLink) among caregivers of pediatric and young adult survivors on return to follow-up cancer care at 12 pediatric cancer centers.

Minimum Qualifications: Highly motivated, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, and interested in or experience working on research projects.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience and research preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office products and databases, especially Excel and REDCap, and online surveys. Experience with SPSS or SAS preferred.

Compensation:  $15/hour.

Start Date: as early as July 31, 2022

Application Deadline: August 12, 2022 

(Applications will be screened as they arrive; positions may be filled prior to this deadline.)                                                                                                                              

Contact Information: Send resume and cover letter by email to:  

Cam Escoffery, PhD, MPH, CHES, cescoff [at] emory [dot] edu – Associate Professor, Rollins School of Public Health 

Victoria Krauss, MPH, vkrauss [at] emory [dot] edu – Public Health Program Associate, Rollins School of Public Health

Stop the Bleed Free Online Training

Category : News/Events

The Georgia Trauma System is hosting a 2022 Back to School STOP THE BLEED® Training Blitz. The STOP THE BLEED® course is designed for those with little or no medical training who may be called upon to provide initial trauma care and bleeding control before the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This 1-hour program is FREE and instructed by highly trained and experienced STOP THE BLEED® educators. Since 2017, over 100,000 Georgians have been trained to Stop the Bleed, and Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kits have been distributed to public schools across the state.

These live virtual sessions are designed with K-12 and higher education partners in mind. School system partners, homeschooling parents, college students, and community members are also invited to attend. High school students are also welcomed to participate along with their Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) educators. 

Session Dates: 

July 25th – August 17th, Mondays & Wednesdays only

Choose from ONE of THREE 1-hr sessions each day:

10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm

Registration is now open at: www.stopthebleedgeorgia.org.

Prospective instructors (i.e., Athletic Trainers, Health Science Instructors, School Nurses, School Resource Officers, etc.) interested in teaching STOP THE BLEED® courses are invited to attend a brief (additional 45 minutes hour) instructor orientation provided after each 10:00 am session.

Hands-on practice and skills training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and necessary to obtain a “full” STOP THE BLEED® certification; there is NO REQUIREMENT for scheduling in-person checkoffs for those participating in the Virtual Blitz. Participants are encouraged to work with local STOP THE BLEED® instructors to plan follow-up hands-on training sessions. Contact information for volunteer instructors and regional STOP THE BLEED® Champions can be found at www.stopthebleedgeorgia.org. These webinars are not intended to replace any planned in-person STOP THE BLEED® courses. You can also request in-person training sessions here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STBcourserequestform.

Associate Director, Research Projects – Grade 234, RSPH

Category : Alumni

Job Description:

Reports to a principal investigator of sponsored projects. Exercises considerable latitude and independent judgment in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the research core. Serves as a consultant and provides technical expertise in scientific theory, research and methods of collection and analysis of data sets for a variety of research projects. Using an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques, provides leadership in the planning and development of survey instruments, guidelines, and procedures to collect required data. Coordinates various aspects of the study. Routinely develops research protocols. Reviews and edits text for studies. Conducts extensive literature searches and effectively summarizes reported research findings and their applicability to the research. Coordinates research and intervention activities with the team. Provides direction to consultants and team members. Coordinates and conducts special meetings. Develops and conducts presentations, represents Emory at national meetings, and co-authors publications. Collaborates on or authors reports and papers. Performs related responsibilities as required.


Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline and five or more years of research/professional experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Effective writing, analytic, presentation and organizational skills. Experience managing and executing multiple projects and working with senior health policy makers and executives is preferred. Experience conducting focus groups.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Joellen Schildkraut at joellen [dot] m [dot] schildkraut [at] emory [dot] edu.

Fall 2022 Public Health Career Fairs, Virtual and In-Person

Category : News/Events

The Office of Career Development at Rollins School of Public Health hosts two annual career fairs, where public health and healthcare organizations converge to network with bright and promising Rollins students and alumni. The fair provides an exciting atmosphere to learn of opportunities, hiring practices, desired skill sets, and future needs.

This fall, the Rollins School of Public Health is hosting a hybrid career fair, with both virtual and in person options! You can register for what suits the needs of your organization! The virtual career fair is hosted on the new platform RSPH Career Connection, powered by12Twenty! Here you can post part/full time job announcements, REAL opportunities, fellowships, internships, and request events for our Rollins Alumni and current students! To prepare for this career fair or to post an opportunity use this link to RSPH Career Connection, to sign up for an account. 

RSPH Fall 2022 Public Health VIRTUAL Career Fair

Thursday, September 15th, 10 AM – 2 PM EST 

RSPH Fall 2022 Public Health IN PERSON Career Fair

Friday, September 16th, 10 AM – 2 PM EST

NO COST TO REGISTER!

 

For a demo on how to register for the Virtual Career Fair, on RSPH Career Connection, powered by 12Twenty, please click here.

For real time assistance with the registration process, attend one of the following zoom sessions:

·       Thursday, July 28; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Thursday, August 11; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Wednesday, August 24; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Wednesday, September 7; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

 

The Rollins School of Public Health ranks as the top 4th accredited masters of public health (MPH) programs in the nation, and its students learn to identify, analyze, and intervene in today’s most pressing public health issues.

 

Don’t have a RSPH Career Connection employer user account? Please see instructions to create one Here.

 

To view participating organizations from previous fairs, click here.

Getting to Know You Series: Session 4

Category : News/Events

We are all excited to welcome you to the Department of Epidemiology and the Rollins School of Public Health in August. Until then, we are hosting a series of “Getting to Know You” sessions with the faculty and students who will be integral to your time at Rollins. The final session will take place on August 4 at 12pm. You will meet your EPI Reps, Erin LaFon and Ellisen Herndon on Thursday, August 4th from noon to 1:00 pm

Session 4 – EPI Reps

Aug 4, 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 979 5825 5317

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuGqqz4pG9MJ1-OSm8Z0sRs3QCyyFj3x

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