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Welcome to
the Department of
Global Health
801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Building, 3rd Floor
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Your Multidisciplinary Faculty
AnthropologistsDemographers
Economists
EpidemiologistsLawyersNursesPhysiciansPolicy AnalystsSocial EpidemiologistsSociologistsWriting SpecialistPharmacist
Students will and should use different faculty at different times to meet different needs of their education.
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Conduct policy and program relevant research that improves health status of populations
Serve as advisors to governments, agencies, and organizationsStrengthen national capacity to conduct, analyze and communicate applied research
Bring the results of field research and advising into DGH classrooms and activities
Creates practicum opportunitiesCome to the upcoming CGHD Forums
(CGHD)
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Global Health Competencies
In low- and middle-income settings, graduates will be able to:
Use program and budget management skills to design and implement health programs
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pply a multidisciplinary approach to analyze health systems and institutions involved in financing and providing preventative and curative health services at the multilateral, bilateral, national, and community levels
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ntegrate information and apply models from epidemiological, economic, behavioral, and cultural perspectives to promote social changes required to improve the health of populationsSlide5
Pharmaceuticals Program
… to provide students with the knowledge and expertise to address pharmaceutical issues from a public health perspective.
Learn More
Visit the webpage:
www.bu.edu/pharm
Attend the Information Session:
Tuesday, January 13
th
from 5-5:50pm in R115
Application Deadline: January 26th
Director:
Dr. Chris Gill, Associate Professor (DGH)
Program Manager:
Carey
Howard, careyeh@bu.edu
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Requirements
All students who have been accepted to BUSPH
for
the MPH program are eligible to apply.
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credits, Pharmaceuticals related practicum, attendance at Seminar SeriesSlide6
Key People to Know
(besides your GH Faculty Advisor…..)
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Rich Feeley, JD
Associate Professor and Department Chair
ad interim,
Global Health
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Jon Simon, D.Sc.
Robert A. Knox Professor
Director, CGHD
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Joe Anzalone
Senior Manager,
Academic Programs
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Travis DiJoseph
Academic Services Coordinator
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Carey Howard
Academic Programs Coordinator
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Advising & Communications
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Navigating the MPH Program
Check the Concentrators’ Guide
http://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-advising/
Degree Requirements Check Degree Advice on StudentLink Travis DiJoseph: routine academic information Joe Anzalone: academic/practicum advising Rich Feeley: complex issues/career adviceCourse Fair Career GoalsUtilize Career Services
Jeff Waller: Advises GH concentrators
Connect with your GH Faculty Advisor
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The GH Blast:
www.bu.edu/ghblast/
If you’re not receiving weekly updates, contact Carey Howard at
careyeh@bu.edu
.
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GH Blast resources include:
Events and Presentations of GH interest:
at BUSPH
Elsewhere in Boston
Academic program information
Concentrator’s Guide
Culminating Experience Guide
Deadlines and Updates
Practicum Opportunities
Job OpportunitiesSlide16
GH Concentrator Meetings
Emphasis Area Meetings
Film Screenings
GH Where Are the Jobs?Upcoming Events in January:
Reflections from the Field: Building a Career in Global Health
Culminating Experience Nuts & Bolts
Employer Visits
Global Health Gathering
SPH Course Fair
Public Health Forum
January 12
th
, 1-2pm in CT305
January 13
th
, 1-2pm in CT305
Kenya Field Practicum Information Session
January 14
th
, 5-5:50pm in CT305
Global Health Meetings and Events
Check the
GH
Blast & Student Insider for more events!
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Practicum &
Special Programs
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GH MPH Practicum
Over 60% go overseas
112 hours minimum
Complete 12 credits prior to beginningSantander Fellowships available
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Peace Corps/ MPH
Master
’s International Program
Earn up to 5 credits while in PCBUSPH MI’s currently in (update): Cameroon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda
Contact: Joe Anzalone (
josanz@bu.edu
)
Meets Practicum Requirement
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IH707 Kenya: Field Practicum in Public Health & Environment
Late May to early July
5-weeks, 6-credits
25 students from BU & 5 from Kenyan UniversitiesInfo Session January 14, 5-6pm in CT-305
Community-based research
Meets Practicum Requirement
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Philippines Summer Program
Meets Practicum Requirement
Runs late May through mid-August; six credits
Three Components:
Parasitology Field Course
(UP College of Public Health)
Community Health Financing Study Tour (INAM)
Individual Field Practicum w/Organization in Philippines
Information Session in
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Summer
Exchange with INSP,
Mexico
Runs late May to early August; 6 credits
Components:
Conduct Public Health Field Assessment in Mexico, with INSP students
Spanish Fluency Required
Spring Semester (Boston) preparation for field work, under direction of Dr. Veronika Wirtz
Information Session in
Dec/Jan
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Santander Universities
Scholars Program
Funds to grow our International Field Practice Programs:
Latin America Scholarship (Ten @ $2,750) Need-Based Scholarship (Twenty-five @ $4,500) Kenya Field Practice Program (Twenty-five @ $3,250)
Two Applications cycles/year; closing dates:
Summer practicums: February 17, 2015
Fall and late Summer practicums: May 15, 2015
Apply Online
http://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-practicum/santander-app/
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Language Resources
Language Link
(
bu.edu/erc/link/ ): small, informal, conversation groups led by native and accomplished speakers - 13 languages.BU Howard Thurman Center Rosetta Stone Program http://www.bu.edu/thurman/programs/rosetta-stone/BU African Studies Center (http://www.bu.edu/africa/
) offers courses in several African languages, as well as a certificate program and funding opportunities
French Cultural Center
(
http://www.frenchculturalcenter.org/index.cfm) Boston is a global city: you will find many more opportunities to learn a language with a little effort!
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Boston-Area University Resources
Take courses at New England Consortium Schools:
Tufts University
Boston College Hebrew College Brandeis University Women’s Studies Program at MIT(Must be graduate level courses and must be pre-approved.)
Libraries: Countway Medical Library at Harvard
https://www.countway.harvard.edu
(All BU Medical Campus students have access.)
Boston Library Consortium: Access to a large number of Boston area libraries (ask a BU Librarian about this)
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Professional Organization Memberships
American Public Health Association -
apha.org
Massachusetts Public Health Association -
mphaweb.org
Student memberships available, including a discounted membership to both Associations
Annual Meeting:
Chicago, Oct. 31
st
- Nov. 4
th
2015
http://www.apha.org/meetings/annual/
Global Health Council
globalhealth.org
Student Memberships available, (recently revived)
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Student Responsibilities
Make use of your advising resources
We all are responsible for creating and maintaining a respectful environment for learning with integrity
Make the most out of your time as an MPH student Grab it for all it’s worth both inside and outside the classrooms!
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