COVID-19: State of the Science Webinar, 9/15

Description

The seminar, sponsored by the Boston University School of Public Health, will bring together experts to discuss the causes and consequences of this global pandemic, exploring what we know now, and what we still need to learn.

Speakers include: 

• Hallie Prescott, Associate Professor, University of Michigan
• Gabriel Leung, Dean of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
• Gabriela Gomes, Professor, University of Strathclyde Glasgow
• Caitlin Rivers, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

This event will be moderated by David Hamer, Professor of Global Health and Medicine, Boston University. Click here to read more about each of the speakers! 

Webinar Information

• Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
• Time: 9–10:30 a.m
• Register: Click here to register! 

Doers Wanted – We Have Enough Critics Seminar, 9/15

Join the Department of Environmental Health this week for a special seminar by Dr. Enrique Schisterman! 

Seminar Description 

CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program Webinar, 9/9

Description

Join the Society for Epidemiologic Research for this overview of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program.

CSTE, in collaboration with CDC, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, and the Health Resources and Services Administration, established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied epidemiology. The goal: provide a high quality training experience and to secure long-term career placement for Fellows at the state or local level. Participating fellows receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health agency under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

The webinar, sponsored by the Society for Epidemiologic Research Membership and Nominations Committee, will feature Amanda Masters, MPH, CSTE deputy director of governance, strategy and support, and Robert C. Orellana, PhD, MPH, Senior Epidemiologist, CDC Foundation, and an SER member since 2007.

Webinar Details

• Date and Time: Wednesday, September 9th, 12 – 1pm

How to Join

• Click here to learn more and register for the webinar.

Rollins Takes Action: Race, Racism & Health Webinar, 9/11

Event Description

Join us for the next installment of Rollins Takes Action 2020 on September 11th, 12:00 – 1:00pm EST to hear panelists from the Department of Epidemiology discuss Race, Racism and Health. 

See the attached flyer for more details!

How to Join

• Click here to register for this webinar!
• To submit questions for the panelists in advance, click here. 

RSPH Fall 2020 Public Health Virtual Career Fair, 9/11

Description

The need for diverse, well-trained public health practitioners has never been greater. In our commitment to ensuring the availability of opportunities for our students, the RSPH Office of Career Development is excited to announce our Fall Virtual Career Fair.

A highly interactive experience, this fair facilitates interactions between employers and students through a variety of virtual modalities including voice calls and video chat rooms. In addition, employers are able to virtually screen candidates, receive electronic resumes, host walk-in hours and set one-on-one appointment times. The Career Development team will also be available to address any of your last-minute questions or concerns.

Event Details 

Friday, September 11th, 12:00 – 6:00pm EST

How to Join 

Click here to register and read tips about preparing for the virtual career fair on Handshake! 

Center for Global Safe Wash Open House, 9/8

2020 Public Health Ethics Forum, 9/11

Description 

The National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity invite you to the 2020 Public Health Ethics Forum on September 11, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. This year’s theme is Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health.

The goal of the 2020 Public Health Ethics Forum is to examine ethical considerations relating to place-based public health approaches in rural areas and populations.

CDC defines public health ethics as “a systematic process to clarify, prioritize, and justify possible courses of public health action based on ethical principles, values and beliefs of stakeholders, and scientific and other information.”¹ In order to ensure that public health practice is ethical, ethical theory and an ethical analysis process should guide it. A public health ethics lens ensures a uniquely expanded focus on population health opportunities and challenges.

The forum will feature a diverse group of speakers who will focus on ethical issues for improving health within rural populations as well as sessions covering:

• Impact of COVID-19 on Rural America
• Ethical Considerations Regarding the Barriers and Solutions to Accessing Health Care Services in Rural Areas and Populations
• Physical Determinants of Rural Health: Addressing the Natural and Built Environments and Environmental Justice Communities
• Working to Achieve Health Equity in Rural Communities

Event Information

• When: Friday, September 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
• Where:This year’s forum will be hosted virtually. Registration is required.

How to Join 

Click here to register and learn more about the event!

Community-Based Opportunities Information Session, 9/10

Description 

Join the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health and HERCULES on Thursday, September 10th at 12:15pm via Zoom for a jointly sponsored Info Session on Community Based Opportunities!

This session will focus on environmental health related community-based APE and ILE opportunities, general research opportunities and more. All students who are interested in community-based research and engagement are welcome to attend, regardless of departmental affiliation. Michael Burns, the CEO and Executive Director of the Community & College Partners Program (C2P2), will also be present to discuss C2P2’s mission and share ways to get involved. You can learn more about C2P2 in the attached document. 

How to Join

Check your Outlook emails for the Zoom link or, for more information, please contact:  Michael W. Burns, CEO/Executive Director, C2P2 at burnsmichaelwayne [at] gmail [dot] com. 

TADA Journal Club, 9/16

Description 

Chair’s Chat, 8/24

Join us for the first Chair’s Chat of the semester on Monday, August 24th!

This month’s Chair’s Chat will be an informal dialogue and check-in session with Department Chair, Timothy Lash; Vice-chair, Jodie Guest; MPH DGS, Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist; PhD DGS, Shakira Suglia; and ADAPs, Noni Bourne and Farah Dharamshi.  

Check your email for the zoom invite and to submit questions in advance!