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PharmD/MPH student reflects on international rotation in Belize

Keitasha Arnold, a 2023 Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health student, traveled to Belize in January to take part in an international rotation. “When the opportunity for an international experience arose for pharmacy school, I thought it was important to venture outside of my comfort zone and apply for the once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she said. Published April 5, 2023

GPCAH call for pilot grant applications

The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (GPCAH) is accepting proposals for pilot projects (up to $30,000 per project) intended to promote innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent agricultural injury and illness. The pilot program supports both community-based organizations and academic researchers. Published April 5, 2023

Public Policy in Action lecture series

The Upstream Initiative at Iowa invites you to join a conversation about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), early relational health, and policy opportunities on April 21. Published April 5, 2023

From the Front Row: HPV vaccine effectiveness, safety, and misinformation

Anya and Adriana host an informative episode about the HPV vaccine with pediatrician Dr. Nathan Boonstra. They cover the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine and discuss myths and misinformation. Published April 4, 2023

Community Engagement and Research Translation (CERT) Fellowship

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce funding of up to $10,000 to facilitate community engaged and translational research related to environmental health. Eligible applicants include faculty of any track, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. Published March 31, 2023

Celebrate National Public Health Week April 3-9

National Public Health Week (April 3-9, 2023) is a special time to recognize the leadership, research, and advocacy of those working to improve the health and safety of communities around the world. Check out some campus and virtual events taking place. Published March 31, 2023

Workshop: Resume and CV Writing for Public Health Professionals

This professional development workshop will provide an overview of the skills and tools to write and edit professional resumes and CVs in the U.S. public health job market. Attendance is open to all current CPH students and alumni. Published March 30, 2023

Webinar: Advancing Health Equity and Social Justice in the Workplace

Join the webinar "Advancing Health Equity and Social Justice in the Workplace" on Wednesday, April 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. We will be discussing the importance of an equitable workplace, best practices for promoting health equity and social justice in work environments, and available tools and resources for organizations looking to advance these principles in their workplace. Published March 30, 2023

Spotlight: Leading by Example – From Local to National Public Health

Pramod Dwivedi, health director of Linn County Public Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will speak about local and national public health leadership at the April 10 Spotlight.  Published March 29, 2023

UI hosts Fulbright Week April 10-14

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs April 10-14 for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! Published March 29, 2023