Category: Conferences/Seminars
Upcoming SAS Macros Seminar through BUSPH Data Coordinating Center
Tired of inefficient copying and pasting in your SAS code? Want to automatically populate output with key dates or numbers? Save time with SAS macros!
Learn more about this seminar here: Demystifying SAS Macros
The Second Annual Health and Life Sciences Conference, hosted by BU School of Management, is November 7th; this year’s topic is “Healthcare 2020: The Next Generation of Innovation in Consumer-Centric Healthcare”
This year's event will build on the success of last year's inaugural conference. This event will once again convene graduate students, faculty and industry professionals to establish a new vision for the nation's struggling healthcare system. Keynote speakers and panelists, representing hospitals, health plans, life sciences, IT and public health perspectives, will explore opportunities to increase patient engagement and promote innovation in the development and delivery of medicine.
The flyer with detailed information about keynote speakers, conference format and registration can be found here: Health and Life Sciences Conference
Full information can be found on the website is http://smgworld.bu.edu/hlsc.
Global Health Connection LIVE Lunch Series, Friday
Join professionals from Partners in Health, Brigham and Women's and Children's hospital this Friday for a lunch series "Ebola Virus disease in West Africa: Updates, Challenges and Ways Forward". Lunch will be served! Follow the link for more logistical information and to RSVP: Global Health Connection LIVE Lunch Series
Quest Diagnostics, Genzyme, Pfizer, Aetna, CVS, Beth Israel: They’ll all be at Boston University’s 2014 Health and Life Sciences Conference. Registration is now open with discounted rates for BU Students!
Boston University’s School of Management is hosting its second annual Health and Life Sciences Conference on November 7, 2014
This half-day conference, Healthcare 2020: The Next Generation of Innovation in Consumer-Centric Healthcare, will explore opportunities to increase patient engagement and promote innovation in the development and delivery of medicine.
Our lineup for this year’s event includes executive leaders from Quest Diagnostics, Genzyme, Pfizer, Aetna, CVS, Beth Israel and more! Please visit the link above for more information and click the button below to purchase your tickets.
Early bird pricing ends October 10th.
More about the conference:
The conference will run from 1-6pm and will consist of two keynote lectures, several TED-style presentations and a panel discussion. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
- TED-style presentations will focus on specific applications of innovation across a range of organizations and will include examples of new technologies and collaborative models that aim to individualize patient treatment.
- The discussion panel will connect experts from across the healthcare spectrum (delivery, pharma, global health, and health IT) to highlight opportunities for increasing patient engagement and sharing their voice in the management and delivery of care.
International Emory Global Health Case Competition
Looking for innovative ways to apply your public health skills? Interested in global health issues of the 21st century? Join our team for the International Emory Global Health Case Competition, March 27-28, 2015. We are creating a diverse team of BU students from medicine, public health, engineering, and business for this competition and especially need MPH students with strong presentation skills. Registration and travel costs will be covered by BU. If you are interested, please complete the application form by 10pm on October 17. Strong candidates will be contacted by November 3 with next steps. For more information about the competition, you can visit the website or email Sindri Kinnier: skinnier@bu.edu.
Register now for the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
Global Health & Innovation Conference
Presented by Unite For Sight, 12th Annual Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29, 2015
The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world's largest global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference. This must-attend, thought-leading conference annually convenes 2,200 leaders, change-makers, students, and professionals from all fields of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship. Register by July 31 for a very reduced early bird rate.
Interested in presenting at the conference? Submit an abstract for consideration by August 31.
Join us for a USAID unique conversation about global health careers!
GHFP-II Webinar
An Online Career Conversation with Global Health Professionals
Date and Time
Thursday, July 24th, 2014
2 - 3 pm Eastern | 11 am - 12 pm Pacific
Take an hour on July 24th to join a unique conversation featuring global health professionals with a diverse range of experiences and areas of expertise. Spend some time with former GHFP fellows and interns; learn about their career paths and gain insight to guide your next career move. This webinar is all about your questions, the things you most want to know about when it comes to a career in global health.
If you're interested in learning more preview a short video here.
Important: Submit your questions in advance during registration to help shape the discussion.
There is no charge for our webinar, and it is available wherever you have Internet access. Closed captioning will be available. Register today as space is limited!
FREE Webinar Connecting You to a Diverse Group of Global Health Professionals. Register Today!
GHFP-II Webinar
An Online Career Conversation with Global Health Professionals
Date and Time
Thursday, July 24th, 2014
2 - 3 pm Eastern | 11 am - 12 pm Pacific
The Global Health Fellows Program II is hosting an interactive conversation webinar featuring global health professionals with a diverse range of experiences and areas of expertise. Interact with former GHFP fellows and interns who are excited to talk about their career paths and answer your questions. What is it like to be a technical advisor at USAID? How can I start my global health career? Do I have what it takes to work in international development? Take a minute to think about the questions you want to ask, given this perfect chance!
There is no charge for our webinar, and it is available wherever you have Internet access. Closed captioning will be available. Register today as space is limited!
A note from the Career Service Office-new job seeker’s roundtable!
The Career Service Office is pleased to announce a new opportunity to enhance your job seeking skills. If you are seeking employment, I would like to invite you to join one of our upcoming “job seekers roundtables”. This program is designed to assist in your job search and share best practices, networks and strategies with others.
These four, one and a half hour sessions will take place here at SPH (Talbot 106) and attendance is strongly encouraged for all 4 sessions.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact me at jwaller@bu.edu and put “Roundtables” in the subject line.
Job Seekers Roundtable
Thursdays, 12:30-2pm (4 Sessions) |
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Introductions, needs assessment |
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May 1 |
Tools: Resume/cover letter/LI profile/Elevator pitch |
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May 8 |
Plan: Job search strategy; Networking |
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May 15 |
Interview practice |
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May 22 |
