Announcements:

Courses offered June 11th - 15th and June 18th - 22nd. 
Alumni, friends of SPH, Students, & Staff all welcome to attend! The PHX Summer Institute offers short, immersive programs open to professionals, from across sectors, with all levels of public health knowledge. This June we are offering a wide range of programs that teach participants career-enhancing skills—from learning to tell a story with data using Story Maps and data visualization, to developing a communications strategy—all while networking with peers inside and outside of SPH.

Global Health Faculty/Alumni are teaching the following courses:

Are you a MPH student completing a Global Health related practicum either abroad or domestically? If yes, and you are interested in sharing photos and stories from your experience in the field, please complete this quick form at the link above. We'd love to feature you in our upcoming series throughout the summer! Stay tuned!  For examples on how this information has been used to tell students stories from the field, read more about what your colleagues have done in Mexico , Zambia , Sudan , Uganda , and China!

About the Award: Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) is pleased to announce a new Practicum Scholar Award beginning in Summer 2018 to fund students who embark on unpaid internships at nonprofits, NGOs, governmental and public health agencies dedicated to improving the health of domestic and global populations. As a practice based school of public health, BUSPH is committed to fostering experiential learning activities to better prepare our graduates to be successful in the world of work. MPH students will have the chance to be awarded up to $2,000 through a competitive selection process. Practicum Scholar Awards will be considered for practicums beginning after May 14, 2018. To be eligible, you must be a current student at BUSPH with a minimum GPA of 3.2. The practicum must be a minimum of 240 hours with a preference for longer engagements. See link for more information on how to apply!

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2017 graduates!
We are so excited to celebrate your accomplishments this weekend!
Please remember to arrive at the Track and Tennis Center no later than 9:30am. Bring a photo ID with you to graduation. You will need this on hand in order to pick up your diploma. Do not arrive at the Track and Tennis Center wearing your gown, you will be able to put it on after you arrive. Graduates can find information on the  Preparing for SPH Convocation website. Once again, congratulations on this achievement, we look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday!
Stay in touch through our BUSPH Global Health Facebook page  for connections with both alumni and current students! 
Don't forget that the Career Services Office is here for you following graduation.

Career Services Offerings: 
  • SPH Handshake Job Postings – updated daily!
  • General career advising (in-person, skype, or phone
  • Help with creating a targeted resume, cover letter, elevator pitch, and more
  • Leveraging LinkedIN to research target employers and specific connections
  • Helping you to network with alumni, employers, and practitioners
  • Interview preparation and mock interviews (in-person, phone, or skype)
  • Assisting you with evaluating and negotiating job offer
  • Career events and workshops
  • A useful website that is full of tip sheets, advice, and answers to your frequently asked questions, by field! 
We are here all year round. Email gfairall@bu.edu to set up an appointment.


Opportunities:

M&E Certificate Director, Dr. Peter Rockers is looking to a hire a student to support the development of a series of six data demonstration modules for students enrolled in GH815: Methods for Impact Evaluation. The demonstration modules will utilize an existing dataset from a cluster-randomized controlled trial and focus on developing students’ skills in analyzing data from an impact evaluation by replicating an analyses that I have conducted with the same dataset. More information can be found at link above.