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:

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!

Message from Career Services: CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2018 graduates!
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:


Eager to plan your next adventure for 2019-2020? Consider becoming a Fulbright. Applications through internal BU cycle are due 8/1/2018. Study/Research Grants OR English Teaching Assistant Program available opportunities for US Citizen students! A great opportunity for students who are graduating in Jan or May, and want to continue their academic pursuits through a year-long Fellowship.