Category Archives: Global Health

Village Volunteers

Volunteer in a medical center in a village in Kenya. Teach public health education (curriculum provided) and work in medical outreach programs. For more information contact Caroline@villagevolunteers.org or call the office at 206-577-0515 – http://www.villagevolunteers.org/index.php Volunteer in a medical clinic…

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WGHA Discovery Series Lecture on 7/25/11 Presents on HIV and Topical Antiretrovirals

Washington Global Health Alliance Discovery Series Presents: “The Power of Topical Antiretrovirals for Prevention of HIV” Sharon L. Hillier, Ph.D. Professor & Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics…

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MEDLIFE Summer Mobile Clinic

Are you interested in gaining practical experience in the areas of medicine, social justice, or community development? If you are, a MEDLIFE mobile clinic may be for you! This September, MEDLIFE UW Chapter will travel to Lima, Peru to participate…

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Upcoming Global Health Events in Seattle

Hello everyone, A couple of interesting global health speaker events are coming to Town Hall http://www.townhallseattle.org/about.cfm as part of World Affairs Council http://www.world-affairs.org/events/2011/06/28/global-leadership-and-africa -connected-series-african-leaders-championing-fight-ag> Global Leadership Series. Please take a look at the events below and pass along this information…

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Volunteer in Tanzania this Summer or Fall!

There’s still time to join Support for International Change for a life-changing volunteer experience in Tanzania THIS summer (July 20-Sept 14) or fall (Sept 22-Dec 15) We have just a few spots still open and have extended our application deadline….

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“What Can Mathematical Models Tell Us About The Future of HIV Prevention?”, Timothy Hallett, Monday, May 23, 4p, R&T Building Auditorium, Harborview

The University of Washington, International Clinical Research Center, Department of Global Health, presents: Timothy B. Hallett, Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London “What Can Mathematical Models Tell Us About The Future of HIV Prevention?” Monday, May 23,…

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Global Health Minor Information Session

Greetings– The next Global Health Minor information session will be held this coming Friday morning, May 13th, at 11am in Mary Gates Hall room 258. Please join us to learn more about the Minor and discuss undergraduate opportunities in global…

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UW students, faculty flock to Global Health program

UW students, faculty flock to Global Health program Since being launched four years ago, the UW Department of Global Health has grown to more than 50 faculty and 350 students. More than 900 applicants ompete annually for 35 graduate slots…

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CFHI Extends Global Health Scholarship Deadline (fwd)

Child Family Health International www.cfhi.org ==================================== CFHI Extends Scholarship Deadline- May 15th Who is CFHI? Child Family Health International www.cfhi.org is the leading nonprofit providing educational Global Health Programs that allow participants to build skills and insight working alongside local…

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Can Seattle Save the World Event in bigger venue

Dear All — Due to huge demand, KPLU moved the April 26 event, “Can Seattle Save the World” (poverty, health, chocolate), to the Great Hall (upstairs) at Town Hall and is reselling tickets. This is a lively panel discussion with…

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Peace Corps on the UW Campus April 25-27

Peace Corps on the UW Campus April 25-27 UW students already interested in serving can (1) Attend An Info Session Learn about volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process: Wednesday, April…

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April 19 lecture by Jonathan Samet, Director of USC Institute for Global Health

The University of Washington, Department of Global Health and the Washington Global Health Alliance present: Jonathan Samet, Director, USC Institute for Global Health   “Controlling Chronic Diseases: Lessons from the Tobacco Epidemic” Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:00 p.m. – 6:00…

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Ten Scholarships available for CFHI Global Health Immersion Programs

> > > Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > This email is being sent as a service to Child Family Health International. Please direct your inquiries to them. > > Dear Global Health Advisor: > > Child Family…

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2011 Calendar of Global Health

Did you ever wonder when is World No Tobacco Day or World Mental Health Day or International Day of Climate Action? Here’s a calendar put out by the Global Health Council, which is revised ever few months. And if you…

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Pre-Medical and Medical Guidelines While Aboad

If you are planning to go abroad on a health related program, the guidelines posted as a pdf link below is a MUST READ. Pre-Medical Advisors: You may recall a recent exchange on HLTHPROF  where I mentioned that  a set…

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