Welcome to
the Department of
Global Health
801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Building, 3rd Floor
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Your Multidisciplinary Faculty
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Anthropologists
Demographers
Economists
Epidemiologists
Lawyers
Nurses
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Physicians
Policy Analysts
Social Epidemiologists
Sociologists
Writing Specialist
Pharmacist
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(CGHD)
• Conduct policy and program relevant
research that improves health status of
populations
• Serve as advisors to governments,
agencies, and organizations
• Strengthen national capacity to conduct,
analyze and communicate applied research
• Bring the results of field research and
advising into DGH classrooms and activities
• Creates practicum opportunities
• Come to the upcoming CGHD Forums
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Global Health Competencies
In low- and middle-income settings, graduates will be able to:
• Use program and budget management skills to design and
implement health programs
• Apply a multidisciplinary approach to analyze health
systems and institutions involved in financing and
providing preventative and curative health services at the
multilateral, bilateral, national, and community levels
• Integrate information and apply models from
epidemiological, economic, behavioral, and cultural
perspectives to promote social changes required to
improve the health of populations
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Key People to Know
(besides your GH Faculty Advisor…..)
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Taryn Vian, PhD
Associate Professor and
Associate Chair of Education,
Global Health
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Rich Feeley, JD
Associate Professor and
Department Chair
ad interim,
Global Health
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Don Thea, M.D.
Professor, Global Health
Director, CGHD
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Joe Anzalone
Senior Manager,
Academic Programs
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Travis DiJoseph
Academic Services
Coordinator
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Advising &
Communications
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Navigating the MPH Program
•Check the Concentrators’ Guide
•http://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-advising/
•Degree Requirements
o Check Degree Advice on StudentLink
o Travis DiJoseph: routine academic information
o Joe Anzalone: academic/practicum advising
o Taryn Vian: complex issues/career advice
•Course Fair
•Career Goals
o Utilize Career Services
 Jeff Waller: Advises GH concentrators
o Connect with your GH Faculty Advisor
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Infectious &
NonCommunicable
Diseases
Monitoring &
Evaluation and
Research
Methods
Dr. Nancy Scott
Dr. Chris Gill
GH Interest
Areas
Health
Program
Management
Dr. Jim Wolff
(Wolffy)
Lead Faculty
Sex, Sexuality,
Gender and
Health
Dr. Lisa
Messersmith
Managing
Disasters and
Complex
Humanitarian
Emergencies
Dr. Monica
Onyango
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The GH Blast: www.bu.edu/ghblast/
GH Blast resources include:
• Events and Presentations of GH
interest:
• at BUSPH
• Elsewhere in Boston
• Academic program information
• Concentrator’s Guide
• Culminating Experience Guide
• Deadlines and Updates
• Practicum Opportunities
• Job Opportunities
If you are not receiving weekly updates, contact Travis DiJoseph at tdijo@bu.edu.
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Global Health Meetings and Events
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GH Concentrator Meetings
• Emphasis Area Meetings
• Film Screenings
• GH Where Are the Jobs?
Employer Visits
• Global Health Gathering
• SPH Course Fair
• Public Health Forum
Upcoming Events in September
SPH/MED Meet & Greet
Culminating Experience “Getting Started”
TBD
September 3 – 1-2pm in CT305
September 9 – 1-2pm in CT374
GH Practicum Poster Share Fair
Positively Beautiful – film screening w/Director
September 14 – 12:45-2pm CT305
September 17 – 5-6:30pm in R-115
Check the GH Blast & Student Insider for more
events!
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Practicum &
Special Programs
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Pharmaceuticals Program
… to provide students with the knowledge and expertise to address
pharmaceutical issues from a public health perspective.
Application Process
www.bu.edu/pharm
All students who have been accepted to BUSPH
for the MPH program are eligible to apply.
Information Session Sept 8th at 5pm in L109
Applications due October 1st !
Requirements
12 credits, Pharmaceuticals related practicum, attendance at Seminar
Series
Director: Erin Hasselberg , Clinical Adjunct Professor (DGH)
Program Manager: Travis DiJoseph
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GH MPH Practicum
• Over 60% go overseas
• 112 hours minimum
• Complete 12 credits prior
to beginning
• Competitive Santander
Fellowships available
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Peace Corps/ MPH
Master’s International Program
Earn up to 5 credits while in PC
BUSPH MI’s currently in: Benin,
Guatemala, Madagascar,
Malawi, Mozambique, Peru,
Senegal, and Uganda.
Meets Practicum Requirement
Contact: Joe Anzalone (josanz@bu.edu)
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Mexico Field Practicum
Runs early May to end of July; 6 credits
Components:
• Conduct Public Health Community
Assessment with MPH students from Mexico
• Work alongside public health practitioners in
Mexico
• Requires Spring Semester preparation, under
direction of Dr. Veronika Wirtz, in Boston.
• Apply in January
• Spanish Fluency Required
• Info Sessions in Nov/Dec.
Meets Practicum Requirement
Philippines Summer Program
Runs late May through mid-August; six credits
Three Components:
• Parasitology Field Course
(UP College of Public Health)
• Community Health Financing
Study Tour (INAM)
• Individual Field Practicum
w/Organization in Philippines
• Information Session in Dec/Jan
Meets Practicum Requirement
Field Practicums being developed
Community-based research
• Likely to run late May to
early July
• 5-weeks, 6-credits
• Approximately 25
students
*More information will be provided on
these throughout the fall
Meets Practicum Requirement
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Santander Universities
Scholars Program
Competitive funds to grow our International Field Practice
Programs:
• Latin America Scholarship
• Need-Based Scholarship
• Field Practice Programs
• Three Applications cycles/year; closing dates:
 Spring practicums: Nov 8, 2015
 Summer practicums: February 18, 2016
 Fall (2016) practicums: July 15, 2016
Apply Online
http://www.bu.edu/ghblast/gh-practicum/santander-app/
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Language Resources
Language Link (bu.edu/erc/link/ ): small, informal, conversation groups led
by native and accomplished speakers - 13 languages.
BU Howard Thurman Center Rosetta Stone Program
http://www.bu.edu/thurman/programs/rosetta-stone/
BU African Studies Center (http://www.bu.edu/africa/) offers courses in
several African languages, as well as a certificate program and funding
opportunities
French Cultural Center (http://www.frenchculturalcenter.org/index.cfm)
Boston is a global city: you will find many more opportunities to learn a
language with a little effort!
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Boston-Area University Resources
• Take courses at New England Consortium Schools:
• Tufts University, Boston College, Hebrew College, Brandeis University and
Women’s Studies Program at MIT
(Must be graduate level courses and must be pre-approved.)
• Libraries: Countway Medical Library at Harvard
https://www.countway.harvard.edu (All BU Medical Campus students have
access.)
• MassBio for events within the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Industry
in Boston. All students with a BU email address have access to a free
membership
• Boston Library Consortium: Access to a large number of Boston area
libraries (ask a BU Librarian about this)
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Professional Organization Memberships
American Public Health Association - apha.org
Annual Meeting: Chicago, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2015
http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Massachusetts Public Health Association www.mapublichealth.org
Student memberships available, including a discounted
membership to both Associations
Global Health Council
globalhealth.org
Student Membership available for $25
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Student Responsibilities
 Make use of your advising resources
 We all are responsible for creating and maintaining a
respectful environment for learning with integrity
 Make the most out of your time as an MPH student
Grab it for all it’s worth both inside and outside the
classrooms!
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