Hello Health Sciences Students!

• Do you have an interest in the principles of high quality, interprofessional primary care for older adults?
• Do you want experience discussing and problem solving real-world primary care of older adults?
• Do you want to learn more about a team-based approach to care of older adults

Registration is now open for the the unique interprofessional education (IPE) offering- Age-Friendly Healthcare: Interprofessional Training Program!

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COMMLD 560B: Communicating Across Power and Identities

Instructor: Sarah Ross | 2 credits | Meets Tuesdays, 6:00-7:50pm in DEN 258

This course provides a primer on concepts of identity, power, privilege, and systems of oppression. Through reflective writing and facilitated discussions of curated readings students explore how their personal and professional identities impact their effectiveness in communicating across interpersonal difference. Designed to welcome those who may have previously avoided discussing uncomfortable topics, this introductory course empowers students with modes of inquiry that enable their essential self-examination and self-preparation for any future equity-related organizational collaborations.

 

Please have interested students contact commlead@uw.edu with their SID to be given registration permission for this UW Continuum College class. Please note class follows fee-based tuition practices, so is not eligible for tuition waivers and is charged separately from state tuition.

The Latino Social Work Organization and UW School of Social Work are co-sponsoring a Latino Social Work Conference here at UW, along with the Latino Center for Health, housed administratively at SSW.

Here is a link to the conference program with a list of speakers and presentations–LSWO Latinx Social Work Conference Program at the University of Washington SSW [lswo2022.com]

Several UW faculty are presenting, including Dr. Leo Morales from the School of Medicine, as well as Khalfani Mwamba and Dr. Gino Aisenberg both from SSW.

This conference largely focuses on practice issues impacting the Latinx communities.  We are happy to host this national conference again at our school.

The plenary presentations and many break-out sessions will take place in Alder Hall, a short 5 min. walk from SSW.  Additional break-out presentations will take place in various rooms in our SSW bldg throughout Thurs. and Fri. Exhibitors will be present in the 1^st floor gallery throughout Thurs. and Friday.

Students—if you are able to volunteer for a few hours on any day, you can register for free for the entire conference.  For more information please contact the Conference organizer and lead of the Latino Social Work Organization based in Chicago, Adrian Dominguez, at the following email address: adrianlswo.org

Issue No. 137                                                                     September 27, 2022

Highlighted News and Announcements

NIH Loan Repayment Program Application Window is Open!
NIH will help repay student loan debt to encourage outstanding health professionals in the pursuit of research careers in biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. Loan repayment benefits are in addition to the institutional salary received for research. The Loan Repayment Program (LRP) online application is open this year from September 1 to November 17. Click here for more information.

Provost Bridge Funding Program: Applications Due November 1, 2022
The UW Provost’s Office provides bridge funding to support faculty to span a gap in critical research programs. For eligibility requirements, directions for the application and submission process, budget information, notification of award, and post-award process, click here.

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Greetings!

The UW School of Social Work invites you to the 2022 All-School Welcome Back Event on Thursday, September 29^th, 3:45pm at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House (Links to an external site.). Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Autumn quarter! Meet the Dean, SSW leadership, faculty, and peers within the School of Social Work community. Learn more about student involvement and student groups within the school. Get familiar with campus resources available to all students! Participate in a community building event for a chance to win cool prizes!

Agenda:

3:45-4:30pm:   Faculty, Staff, Student meet-and-greet

4:30pm:            Dean’s Welcome

5:00-6:00pm:   Community Building Activity and Tabling of Student groups and campus partners

 

Please RSVP by Sunday, September 25^th at 11:59pm using this link. (Links to an external site.)

For more information about the event, please email Jennae Carpio at mswadvising@uw.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you at SSW!

 

Best,

Office of Student Services

• The King County Relief Fund is open to immigrants in King County who are NOT eligible for federal stimulus money or unemployment benefits. Approved applicants can receive $1,000. Apply here

 

• The King County Immigrant Fee Support Program is here to support immigrants in King County with paying for fees associated with the immigration process between January 1, 2022 and December 1, 2022. Apply here

 

• Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open to undocumented immigrants. Eligible applicants must live in Washington, be at least 18 years old and have experienced financial hardship because of the pandemic. Applicants must not have received federal stimulus funds or unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.The deadline to apply is Nov. 14th. Approved applicants can receive at least $1,000. Apply here [immigrantreliefwa.org]

Issue No. 136                                                                     September 20, 2022

Highlighted News and Announcements

NIH Loan Repayment Program Application Window is Open!
NIH will help repay student loan debt to encourage outstanding health professionals in the pursuit of research careers in biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. Loan repayment benefits are in addition to the institutional salary received for research. The Loan Repayment Program (LRP) online application is open this year from September 1 to November 17. Click here for more information.

Provost Bridge Funding Program: Applications Due November 1, 2022
The UW Provost’s Office provides bridge funding to support faculty to span a gap in critical research programs. For eligibility requirements, directions for the application and submission process, budget information, notification of award, and post-award process, click here.

Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Levin Award
SDRC is now accepting applications for the 2022 Victoria S. Levin Award for Early Success in Young Children’s Mental Health Research [send.srcd.org]. The award aims to foster early career success in achieving federal funding for research informed by developmental science that addresses concerns affecting the foundations of children’s mental health. The award provides up to $25,000 to pre-tenured, early-mid-career investigators. Applications are due October 1, 2022.

Comments Requested for National Academies Committee on Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities
A new National Academies committee will be appointed [nationalacademies.org] to conduct an analysis of federal policies (e.g., social, economic, environmental) that contribute to preventable and unfair differences in health status and outcomes experienced by all U.S. racial and ethnic minority populations. The committee will write a report with conclusions and recommendations that identify the most effective or promising approaches to policy change with the goal of furthering racial and ethnic health equity. Written comments for consideration by the study committee will be accepted through September 30, 2022. Note: all comments will be placed in a public access file.

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On behalf of the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC), we hope you are having a successful start to Autumn Quarter!

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. Our offerings include a range of resources and programs designed with graduate students in mind including one-on-one consultations, online resources and programming, and events such as our annual Dissertation Writing Intensive.

Graduate students interested in one-on-one support can book one of the OWRC’s free 45-minute peer tutor consultations, available both in-person and online. Learn more about our appointments, set up an account, and book a session here [uw.mywconline.com].

Along with year-round appointments, the OWRC also hosts the Dissertation Writing Intensive in the interim between Spring and Summer Quarter. Providing a supportive, focused environment, this intensive is designed to help dissertation writers make significant progress toward their dissertation writing goals.

For graduate students looking for opportunities to write in a group environment, the OWRC offers Open Writing Circles, a Zoom-based drop-in group that meets once a week to provide a friendly, mutually accountable workspace in which graduate writers can come together from across campus.

Additional resources can be found on our website, including links to the OWRC podcast, Write for You, and information about the OWRC’s services for instructors.

We look forward to working with you and your students!

Best Regards,

OWRC Staff

The Disability Resources for Students office has openings for a Technology & Communications Assistant, job description attached.

UW Handshake [uw.joinhandshake.com] Job Posting #6952690

This job is ideal for someone who enjoys tinkering and solving problems and is interested in gaining direct experience with computer maintenance and networking. Application closes on September 30th, 2022

The School of Medicine Service Learning program, IP Service Learning Advisory Committee, Harborview Medical Center partners, and CHSIE are excited to announce the launch of the Harborview Medical Center Mobile Health Outreach Pilot Program.  We are excited to be able to offer opportunities for clinical service learning and IPE in the community.

The program is open to all graduate level health profession students as well as BSN/ABSN students. 

There are two opportunities for involvement, which are described on the IPE Center’s website linked below. Students are asked to register for the track they’d like to participate.  Once students have registered, we will be in touch during the first part of Fall quarter with details on how to sign up for particular outreaches to the LIHI Tiny House Villages we will be working with. Please note that space in both of these tracks is limited.

Students can learn more and register here: https://collaborate.uw.edu/student-portal/mobile-health/

Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tori Verhulst: vrv3@uw.edu

 

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans [pdsoros.org] program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, the foundation invests in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.

UW undergrads, alumni planning for future graduate study, and current graduate students, in all fields who meet the eligibility criteria [pdsoros.org] will need to by apply by October 27, 2022 at 2 pm ET

Are you interested in engaging in a cross-cultural dialogue? Do you see yourself working in a global setting in the future? Do you like to travel and learn about other cultures? If your answer is yes to any of the questions, you should become a CIRCLE Ambassador! As a CIRCLE Ambassador, you will be able to meet fellow Huskies from around the world. This is a great opportunity to develop your cross-cultural communication skills, and to engage in cross-cultural dialogue in a safe space.

The Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) brings together international students and those from the U.S. for forging community, offering support, providing leadership experiences and more. Come and join CIRCLE to welcome new international Huskies to the campus and support building a global community on campus.

We need volunteers for the 2022 Fall International Students welcome events and ongoing programs. All UW students (including U.S. AND international students) are welcomed! Click HERE [forms.gle] to apply!

Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495)

2 credits | Tuesdays 4 – 5:50 pm

Open to BOTH undergraduates and graduate students
The environmental innovation practicum is instructed by Chris Metcalfe [linkedin.com], president and co-founder of Korvata [korvata.com], a company he was inspired to create as a student in this exact class! Each week you’ll fill your toolbox with new skills and problem-solving experience while also engaging with guest speakers from multiple industries. This 2 credit/no credit course is open to all levels of undergraduates and graduate students providing a great opportunity for these groups of students to connect. An idea you work on as part of the class could even gain enough traction to do well in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. Questions? E-mail Lauren Brohawn at brohal@uw.edu.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) Online Info Session

09/14/2022, Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PST

The NSF GRFP [nsf.gov] is awarded to approximately 2,500 students in the U.S. per year for research-based graduate study in science, social science and engineering. The fellowship includes a $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years. Open to U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only. Register here to attend > [washington.zoom.us]

 

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans Online Info Session

09/21/2022, Wednesday, 12pm–1pm PST

Paul and Daisy Soros provide thirty graduate fellowships annually of $90,000 to immigrants and children of immigrants who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. The virtual session will be hosted for UW by P.D. Soros Fellowship [pdsoros.org]staff and fellows. Register here to attend > [us02web.zoom.us]

Peer Review Online Workshop: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

10/06/2022, Thursday, 4:30-6pm PST

Looking for feedback on your NSF GRFP [nsfgrfp.org] Personal Statement? Come to this online workshop with a draft of your personal statement to share and get feedback from current UW GRFP awardees.

Register here to attend > [washington.zoom.us]

How to Find Funding for Graduate Study

10/11/2022, Tuesday, 5–6 p.m.

This online information session will answer questions such as: How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research? Where should I look for funding? When should I apply? Register here to attend > [washington.zoom.us]

 

International Student Panel: Fellowships for Graduate Study

November 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. PST 

A panel of international student awardees will discuss their experiences applying for fellowships and scholarships for graduate study. The panel will be most useful to non-US citizen students seeking funding for 2023-24 or later.

Register here to attend this online session > [washington.zoom.us]

 

Boren Awards Info Session

November 03, 10am-11am PST

Boren Awards provide funding for U.S. students to study foreign languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests including in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.  This information session will be presented by Boren Award staff who will discuss eligibility, requirements and application components.

Register to attend this online session here > [forms.gle]

 

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowships

November 15, 12-1pm PST

Register to attend this virtual session here > [washington.zoom.us]

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science [jsps.go.jp] offers fellowships for research with Japanese host institutions in all fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Fellowships support (a) graduate students who will complete a PhD within two years, (b) researchers who completed a PhD within the past six years, and (c) faculty/career researchers. Applicants must be either: (a) citizens or permanent residents of the US, Canada, European Union countries, UK, Switzerland, Norway or Russia; or (b) citizens of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan who have been engaged in continuous research for at least three years at a university or research institution in an eligible country.

This autumn quarter, we are happy to share that GEOG 581/HSERV 585 Seminar in Medical Geography has space available for you to register! Please check out the details below:

GEOG 581/HSERV 585: Seminar In Medical Geography (5 credits)

Space, Place, Health and Addiction: The Geography of the Opioid Epidemic(s) in America

Instructor: Suzanne Withers

Meeting Time: MW 1:00pm – 2:20pm

Location: SMI 409

SLN: 23722

3-Credit Option: GEOG 595 C

Description: This graduate research seminar explores the geography of the opioid epidemic(s) in the United States. The course begins with the geography and epidemiology of pain (chronic through acute) and journeys through the production of prescription opioids, the geography of prescribing, the politics of monitoring, and the epidemiology of prescribing practices. The journey continues by exploring spatial patterns of addiction, overdose, death, and dying, the geography of illicit drugs and public health responses to overdose, and the accessibility of treatment for opioid use disorder. Students gain a rich understanding of the importance of place and space from this close study of the opioid epidemic(s).

In parallel, this course provides students with advanced training in GIS for geospatial health research. Analytical techniques such as mapping uncertainty, web mapping, proximity analysis, hot spot analysis, spatial/temporal analysis, colocation analysis, geographically weighted regression, and Bayesian smoothing techniques for rate stabilization are reviewed using hands-on exercises, primarily with ArcGIS. Prior GIS training is advantageous but not essential. Students gain a rich understanding of the geospatial techniques frequently applied in spatial health research.

 

Tipping the Pain Film Screening 

Tipping The Pain Scale follows individuals grappling with the current systemic failures of how we have dealt with addiction in communities and their journey to develop and employ new, innovative, and often controversial solutions to the problem.

Voices of Recovery

WRA’s Annual Conference, where we bring stakeholders together to speak about pressing issues and find actionable steps to create a better behavioral health system.

The CELE Center is looking to find two great students (undergraduate or graduate) for these open hourly roles on the Community-Engaged Courses (CEC) team. Job descriptions below:

The Community-Engaged Courses (CEC) Intern will work in close cooperation with staff in the CELE Center to provide support on key components of the center’s Community-Engaged Courses program. CE courses combine service in the community with structured preparation and reflection opportunities, while addressing concerns that are identified and articulated by the community. This internship will provide operations and student services support for community-engaged learning opportunities across the undergraduate curriculum.

The Community-Engaged Courses (CEC) Communications Assistant will work provide support on key components of the Center’s community-engaged courses program and will support digital communications through email, web contact forms, and CELE social media channels. The CEC Communications Assistant will contribute to the University of Washington’s commitment to community engagement through supporting both community organizations and undergraduate students in the community-engaged learning process.

Please read the full job descriptions–linked above and posted via the Career and Internship Center’s Handshake platform–for additional information and hourly pay rates. The positions will remain open until filled. Application review will begin immediately, and priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 26. Please submit all application materials via email to engage@uw.edu.

Dear Students:

The Washington AHEC Scholars Program (formerly WWAMI AHEC Scholars program), a FREE interprofessional elective opportunity, is recruiting applicants for Fall 2022.

Watch the video!

What is it?

• An interdisciplinary educational and training program focused on increasing the diverse, culturally competent healthcare workforce that specializes in rural and underserved areas.
• It provides you with skills and experiences to better prepare you for work in these areas.
• It especially seeks to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds, rural areas, and racial/ethnic groups that are inadequately represented in health care (identifying as one or more of these is NOT a stipulation for acceptance).
• The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will identify AHEC Scholar students that complete the program as having special training and experience with rural and underserved communities.

What is the structure?

• This is a two-year interprofessional program in which you will learn about other disciplines and develop team-based learning and skills that you can take into practice.
• Several information and networking social events will be hosted on UWSOM campus throughout both years.
• You can take the courses for elective credit if you are a UW student or no credit/no cost (option for both UW students and students from other institutions).
  • Year One: 
    • Kick off event-Introduction to AHEC Scholars
    • 40 hours per year of community/experiential/clinical work in rural or underserved sites
      • Students may count clinical work from their primary program of study if it is completed in a rural or underserved setting
    • 40 hours of didactics through Rural/Underserved Health Course I
      • Synchronous online classes in the evenings to best accommodate your schedule
    • Optional field trip
  • Year Two:
    • 40 hours per year of community/experiential/clinical work in rural or underserved sites
      • Students may count clinical work from their primary program of study if it is completed in a rural or underserved setting
    • 40 hours of didactics through Rural/Underserved Health II 
      • Synchronous online classes in the evenings to best accommodate your schedule
    • Spring networking event and graduation ceremony with completion certificates
    • Optional field trip

What topics are covered? 

• Interprofessional education
• Behavioral health integration – integrating primary and behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse)
• Social determinants of health and their impact on your patients’ health.
• Cultural humility training
• Practice transformation: goal-setting, leadership, practice facilitation, workflow changes, measuring outcomes, adapting organizational tools and processes to support new team-based models of health care delivery
• Current and emerging health issues such as COVID-19, opioid abuse, and geographically relevant health issues.
• Community Health Work
• Telehealth

Who can apply?

• You can apply if you are in a health professional program that ends in a certificate or degree
• Historically the program has graduated students from Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PT/OT, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Social Work, PA, DNP and N.D.
• The long list of accepted disciplines is provided in the application

How do I apply?

• Visit the website for more information and to access the application!

New technical writer internship on the communications team in UW Information Technology.

The intern will have a unique opportunity to influence a highly diverse community of students, faculty and staff, and to improve their experience in accessing, understanding and being successful in using the technology available for their work and study. And you would author content for a high-profile website that gets more than 3.5 million page views every year.

Our work and strategy in UW Information Technology is founded on the belief that good technology–well-conceived, designed, and delivered–is a powerful force for good at the University.

Job #6726388 in Handshake: https://joinhandshake.com/