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Hello Student Community!
First, I would like to welcome the Fall 2024 cohort of 65 new students. You are beginning your MPH journey, one that will equip you to become leaders and changemakers in your organizations and communities, advancing health and healthcare for all. Soon, you will meet and engage with your fellow students, ranging from studying together, to working together on group projects, to meeting each other in-person during your summer visits. And speaking on behalf of the Online MPH staff and faculty advisors, please reach out to us if you have any questions (see Team Directory and Advising).
For all the students, ensure you are enrolled in your fall courses, which start Monday, August 26 (fall and fall 1 courses) or Monday, October 28 (fall 2 courses).
I met many of you during your summer visits, but for those I haven't met, I am the Faculty Lead for the Health Policy and Management Concentration and teach Health Economics (PW226A) in the program during the fall 2 semester. The concentration is designed to serve a variety of professionals—from clinicians to managers to policy leaders—across a range of healthcare areas, including hospitals and health systems, pharma/biotech, medical devices, health insurers, government agencies, think tanks, consulting firms, and digital health. If you are interested in learning more about the concentration, please contact me for curriculum, course, and career advising or Zoe Blalock, the Program Manager for the HPM concentration.
My research examines how markets and regulation can improve the delivery of healthcare, including its cost, quality, and access. Lately, I have been examining the impact of hospital mergers that span multiple markets as well as the impact on private equity ownership of physician practices. I am also developing public-private financing strategies that will provide funding for social drivers of health for people residing in low-income communities. More information about my research can be found at the Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare (website11), a health economics research center where I am the associate director.
Have a great fall semester!
Best,
Brent Fulton, PhD, MBA
HPM Faculty Lead
Associate Research Professor of Health Economics and Policy
Associate Director, Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare
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Required Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH) Prevention Training
Students who are not in compliance will receive enrollment holds until tasks are resolved. There are two required trainings for all incoming student
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Online training module: Vector Solutions provides an online prevention program called “Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students”. You may access the training via your CalCentral using your CalNet credentials.
- Live prevention education session: Incoming students must participate in a live Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, “Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community,” facilitated by the PATH to Care Center.
- Fall 2024 Dates:
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August 19, 10:30 AM(PT) – 11:30 AM(PT) (Zoom)
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August 20, 11:30AM(PT) – 12:30PM(PT) (Zoom)
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August 22, 5:00PM(PT) – 6:00PM(PT) (Zoom)
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August 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Dwinelle 155 (In-Person, during NGSO)
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August 27, 2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m., Dwinelle 155 (In-Person, during NGSO)
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If you have already completed training requirement and believe you did not receive proper credit, please contact gradlife@berkeley.edu
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More information can be found at Berkeley Graduate Division SVSH Training Page
Graduate Division New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO):
An optional NSO being hosted by the Graduate Division taking place virtually on August 19 & 20 and in-person on August 27 (OOMPH staff will not be present).
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Register for Zoom Events (August 19 & 20, times vary)
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Register for In-Person Event (August 27)
New Students: Primer to the Office for Graduate Diversity
This Zoom session will provide an overview of resources and programs available to underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income graduate students.
- August 20, 2024, 12:30PM(PT)- 1:30PM(PT)
- Register
Update: CHAL 2024 Healthcare Case Study Competition!
Prize for the 1st place graduate team increased to $1,500! Please see previous (July 9, 2024) newsletter for details. Ready to register? Contact Mohit Gulati, 2024 CAHL College Bowl Chair, mgulati530@gmail.com/530-415-8920
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Important Dates and Deadlines | |
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August 15, 2024: Final Fall SHIP Waiver Deadline (SHIP fee = $3,221 per semester)
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August 18, 2024: New Student & Phase 2 Enrollment Closes
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August 26, 2024: Fall Full Term & Fall 1 Courses Begin
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New Students (Admitted for Fall 2024):
Your enrollment is open, and you are required to self-enroll (How to Enroll Guide) in the following Fall Full-Term Courses via your CalCentral:
- PHW200G: Health and Social Behavior (3 units) [Enrollment “Class” Number: 30605]
- PHW250: Epidemiological Methods I (3 units) [Enrollment “Class” Number: 30653]
Note: You are advised not to enroll in any other courses.
First Year Students (Admitted in Spring 2024):
Your enrollment is open, and you are required to self-enroll in the following Fall Full-Term Courses via your CalCentral:
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PHW142: Introduction to Probability and Statistics in Biology and Public Health (4 units) [Enrollment “Class” Number: 30677]
- PHW200F: Environmental Health Sciences Breadth (2 units) [Enrollment “Class” Number: 30678]
Note: You are advised not to enroll in any other courses
Continuing Students:
Your enrollment is open via your CalCentral. We recommend that you complete all of your core and breadth requirements (W142, W250, W200E, W200F, W200G) before taking your concentration-specific requirements or electives.
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Fall 2024 Offering with Kim MacPherson: Strategically Managing Health Care Policy - offered by the Haas EWMBA Program and open to OOMPH Students - 2 units in Fall 2 and fully online but synchronous (Note: can add a 1 unit PH299 with the teaching faculty if want to get to 3 units - extra policy analysis paper required).
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Please complete this interest form by Friday, August 23, 2024 if you would like to enroll in this course.
- Please also reach out to your Program Manager if you’re interested!
Note: Do not register for more than 6 units of courses (known as “doubling up") without prior discussion with and an approval from your Program Manager or Faculty Advisor.
Enrollment Resources:
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2024 On-Campus Summer Visit Photos:
2025 Dates Confirmed
- We’ve confirmed the 2025 On-Campus Summer Visit dates as follows:
- W200E/1st Year Visit (i.e. students admitted in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025)
- Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27, 2025
- W289/2nd Year Visit (i.e. students who have completed their W200E/1st Year Visit the previous summer)
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Option 1: Wednesday, May 28 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 or
- Option 2: Sunday, June 1 – Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Students will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred option later this Fall.
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More information is available on the On-Campus Summer Visits Gateway page.
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We are excited to begin the Comp Exam preparation process with our Fall 2024 Comp Exam cohort! We also have our Spring 2025 Comp Exam dates posted on the Comprehensive Exam Information page: January 27 - February 2, 2025. Again, congratulations to all of our students who completed their Comp Exam and graduated in Summer 2024! | |
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The RISE Office is streamlining our communication. Do you have questions about your practicum? General inquiries about our services or how to navigate PHLEX? Please email us at RISE.bph@berkeley.edu.
Need Practicum Info?
- Check out the recorded Fall semester’s Info/Q&A session. The recording and slidedeck are available on the RISE Resources site. Check it out here!
Practicum Funding Opportunities
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Are you pursuing an unpaid or underpaid opportunity for your practicum? Review our practicum funding resources on the RISE Resources site.
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Upcoming deadline: The Future Leaders Program (Eligibility information): Students must plan and conduct at least 180 hours of work related to their project, to be completed within one year. Students may apply for a $3500 stipend once they have identified a field placement or faculty-student collaborative project. If your project begins in the fall semester (August to December) the application deadline is September 15th.
APPLY NOW: 130+ Hour Practicum Opportunities on PHLEX!
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Access PHLEX for a complete list of additional opportunities including GSI/GSR, practicum, and part/full-time. Please note that several practicum opportunities on PHLEX are curated exclusively for OOMPH students by community partners.
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Don’t forget to book an appointment with RISE on PHLEX (navigate to left panel labeled Appointments) to strategize your search, have your application materials reviewed, and/or receive interview support! RISE is here to assist you in presenting your strongest application.
Some NEW 130+ hour practicum opportunities (visit PHLEX for complete list):
Some NEW employment opportunities (visit PHLEX for complete list):
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Working on an interesting practicum project? Engaged in impactful public health initiatives? Loving what you're learning? We invite you to share your journey and achievements on OOMPH's social media! Please fill out this brief form for an opportunity to be featured on OOMPH's Instagram or LinkedIn pages. | | | | |
