Boston University
School of Public Health
Department of Global Health
The Global Health Lens
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Issue: 15
December 4th, 2017
Past issues can be found
here
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In this GH Lens Issue:
- Take-Aways from Global Health Hiring Manager Panel Event
- Events
- Announcements
- Student Corner (Certificate Highlights)
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Department of Global Health & Career Services Office event:
Straight from the Source: What Works & When Doesn't When Interviewing
Here are a few take aways from the speakers:
- Sandra Butler ('11), Senior Manager, Global Business Strategy - Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) at MGH
- Deirdre Pierotti, Executive Director, Department of Global Health Boston University School of Public Health
- Jane Pleskunas ('15), Senior Research Study Coordinator at Boston Medical Center
- Meryn Robinson (’14), Project Manager, Dimagi, Inc.
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“There are smart people and there are nice people. You want to work with smart and nice people. That’s what I look for. There are certain skills we look for of course but especially someone who is smart & nice." –Sandra
“Remember that during your interview to interview employers and to ask yourself ‘is this a good fit for me’?” –Sandra
"Remember, you are talking to another human being, it’s ok to be nervous, they understand, it’s also ok to be relaxed and honest. Think thoughtfully about your questions. It's ok to answer
"You know I’m not sure what I would do in that situation, but here are the steps I’d take to make my decision” - Jane
“Every single interaction you have with the company matters, every email every person you talk to. –Deirdre
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“[I] look for passion, enthusiasm and confidence. Be authentic!” –Deirdre
“[I’m] looking for if you’re a good fit for my team; not only skills but also personality wise” –Jane
“Ask quality and insightful questions. Do your homework before an interview. The question you ask tells me more about you than the entire interview/CV/cover letter. I want to know what interests you, what are you excited about if you were going to work for us. What intrigues you so much that you need to know more.” –Deirdre
“[When talking about past experience] find meaning in the work you’re doing, no matter how small. If it matters to you it tells us something about you.” –Meryn
“[When talking about past job experience and qualifications] be as real and honest as possible but also talk about how you are willing to grow and the steps you are willing to take to get there, this tells us about your self awareness and how you’ve learned things in the past” –Meryn
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SPH Events
Tuesday December 5, 2017 5:00-6:00pm discussion, 6:00-6:30 mixer E120 (Wilkins Board Room)
The December BUMC Global Health Grand Rounds will be hosted by the Department of Medicine. Gene Kwan from the Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine will be presenting. RSVP using link above.
Thursday December 7, 2017 4:30pm-7:00pm L311
RSVP HERE
Calling all alumni and current students - join us on December 7th for the 2nd Annual Pharmaceuticals Networking Event.
*You do not have to be a member of the Pharmaceuticals Certificate to attend.
Alumni registered as of now work at companies including:
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Ironwood, Foundation Medicine Inc., Boston University SPH, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Uphams Corner Health Center and MORE.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Friday, December 8th 5:30pm-7:30pm Hiebert Lounge
The 8th annual Alumni Network Express, co-sponsored by The Career Services Office and Department of Alumni Relations allows current students to connect with alums to establish meaningful professional connections, practicums, and job opportunities.
Alumni Network Express is a “speed dating” style event where we have alumni facilitators that represent different public health sectors. We usually have around 40 alumni facilitators spread out over 15-16 tables.
Saturday, December 9th 1:00pm-2:00pm
This will be a remote conference call via Skype for Business. You can call-in from your home.
If you are considering a job or practicum search in the Bay area, don't miss this opportunity to hear insights from BUSPH alumni based in San Francisco
. Our alumni will share information about living in the Bay area, the employment landscape, and tips for successful networking. Click above for the list of alumni participating. Bring your questions!
December 8th, 3:00-6:00pm CHS Department Suite 431
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External Events
Monday, December 11th 2017, 6:00-8:00pm Fenway Health (1340 Boylston St. Boston)
As of 2015, homosexuality was outlawed in 34 African countries. Our speakers will share their experiences as LGBTQ people living and working in Africa and will offer their perspectives on advancing the human rights of LGBTQ people on the continent. This panel was organized by the Health Policy Research department at The Fenway Institute and will be moderated by Sophia Geffen.
The discussion will feature 3 panelists including SPH Global Health alumnus Nicholas Diamond.
Nicholas Diamond is the Marketing and Communications Manager for CAMTech at Massachusetts General Hospital Global Health. He focuses on sex, sexuality, gender, and health and has used health communications to share stories from the Senegalese, Nigerian, Cameroonian, and Ugandan LGBT communities.
The Cost of Quality: The Evolution of Cipla’s Global Reputation
Tuesday, December 12th, 4:00-5:30pm Baker Library Room 101, Harvard Business School Campus
Harvard Business School’s Business History Initiative hosts a special seminar with Tarun Khanna and Muhammad H. Zaman.
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We are pleased to announce that travel funding for students pursuing international practicums of six weeks or longer is available, through two award cycles for those intending to do a practicum in Spring 2018 or Summer 2018. The application cycle for Spring 2018 applications is
open until Dec 17
. The application cycle for Summer 2018 funding cycle opens in February. Details and how to apply are available via
this link
.
Check out this important Public Health Post Viewpoint written by Global Health MPH Alum
Erika Crable
and Global Health Faculty Member
Veronika Wirtz.
Applications due March 18th 2018
The BU School of Public Health (SPH), and the College of Communication (COM) in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting are offering a paid international reporting Fellowship to two BU students. During this summer Fellowship, two outstanding BU students will have the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., at the Pulitzer Center headquarte
rs an
d to travel internationally (likely to a developing country) on a 2-3 week reporting trip mentored by a professional journalist.
Dana Farber/Boston Children's Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
A BU SPH doctoral student is seeking a motivated MPH student(s) that can help with data collection and qualitative data analysis of her dissertation. The study is being conducted mostly in the Telugu language. The study has two components. The data collection portion will be done between Jan-March of 2018 in India and the qualitative analysis will be done May-August of 2018 in US. Preference will be given to a student who can work on both components but it is not required.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Next ILE meeting is Wednesday 12/13. At this time the concept note, ILE work product (deliverables 1-4) and reflection paper are also due to your ILE advisor.
Pharmaceuticals
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Sex, Sexuality & Gender
Tuesday December 12th 1-2pm L112
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Global Health
No current update
Program Management
Next ILE meeting Friday 12/15. Final ILE portfolio due Friday 12/15.
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Whether you are an alum of SPH, a student in the Global Health Certificate, a student in another certificate but interested in Global Health, or just a friend of the Department of Global Health, we hope the weekly
GLOBAL HEALTH LENS
can be a one-stop-shop for our Global Health Community here at Boston University School of Public Health.
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