> We would be grateful if you could post this to all relevant student
> listserves.
>
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> *****
> Attention all STUDENTS and 'NEW INVESTIGATORS' in global health:
>
> The Global Health Council invites you to submit abstracts to be presented
> in a PANEL or POSTER SESSION at our Annual Conference -- May 31-June 3,
> 2005 in Washington, DC. The sessions will highlight the exciting global
> health research projects conducted by students around the United States.
>
> Submit all abstracts electronically after filling in the attached abstract
> template.
> Deadline: April 11th, 2005
>
> A scholarship package will be awarded to authors of selected abstracts,
> inclusive of the annual conference fee, travel, accommodation, and a daily
> stipend. Scholarship support is provided to invited presenters through the
> generosity of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public
> Health, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and
> University of Michigan's School of Public Health.
>
> All students and new professionals are encouraged to attend and
> participate
> in the student-focused events, including:
> · Student Panel Session: "New Investigators in Global Health
> Program: Invited Abstract Presentations"
> · Student Poster Session: "New Investigators in Global Health
> Program: Invited Poster Presentations"
> · A Skills Building Workshop -- "Promoting Public Health : A
> Practicum in Essential Advocacy Skills"
> · A reception focusing on the professional development of new
> people
> in the field: "Professional Development
> in Global Health: Opportunities Abroad & Career Networking
> Reception"
> · A session on integrating global health efforts on university
> campuses with those in the community: "Strengthening the
>
> Constituency for Global Health: The Development of Community
> Coalitions in U.S. Cities"
>
>
> See http://www.globalhealth.org/conference/ for more details
>
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> Students & New Investigators in Global Health
> Call for Abstracts
>
>
>
> Global Health Council Annual Conference
>
> Health Systems: Putting Pieces Together
>
>
> May 31-June 3, 2005
>
> Omni Shoreham Hotel
>
> Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
>
> When the most we had hoped for.becomes the least we can expect
>
>
> BACKGROUND
> The Global Health Council recognizes the importance of and value in
> reaching
> out to and facilitating the professional development of students
> interested
> in global health, and has, as a part of its new University Program,
> developed a program at the 32nd Annual Conference specifically for
> students
> and new professionals in the field. As a part of this programming, the
> Global Health Council invites all students to participate in the New
> Investigators in Global Health Program (student panel and poster
> presentation session) by submitting an abstract related to one of the
> following broad priority issue areas as it relates to global health:
>
>
>
> · Child Health
>
> · Women's Health
>
> · Health Systems
>
> · HIV/AIDS
>
> · Infectious Diseases
>
> · Food as a health intervention
>
>
>
> é SCHOLARSHIP é
>
> A scholarship package will be awarded to authors of selected abstracts,
> inclusive of the annual conference fee, travel, accommodation, and a daily
> stipend. Scholarship support is provided to invited presenters through
> the
> generosity of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public
> Health, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and
> University of Michigan's School of Public Health.
>
>
>
> TYPES OF SESSIONS
> Abstract submitters should indicate their preferred submission type on the
> attached abstract template.
>
>
> Panel Sessions: Moderated to-hour sessions in which selected presenters
> have
> 15-20 minutes each to present their abstracts, followed by a
> question-and-answer period.
>
>
>
> Poster Sessions: Presenters are provided with a 4 X 3-foot (122 X 92-cm)
> bulletin board to place charts, graphs, photos, drawings, and text that
> describe their project or study. They must be available to speak with
> conference participants about their work in a scheduled 90-minute Poster
> Session during the conference.
>
>
> Either: No preference
>
>
> REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION
> · Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate
> academic program
>
> · Abstract's message must be relevant to topics listed in one of
> the
> priority health areas
>
> · New information, new application or a fresh perspective on
> existing
> knowledge should be presented
>
> · All abstracts must be limited to 400 words. Headings within the
> abstract must be included in the 400-word
>
> count. Any abstract significantly longer than 400 words will not be
> considered for review.
>
> · Abstract should be written in a concise, clear, coherent, and
> complete manner, and remain within the
>
> specified word limit.
>
> · All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.
>
>
>
> REVIEW AND NOTIFICATION PROCESS
> Your abstract submission will be put forward to a review committee. The
> Global Health Council will notify you of your abstract status (accepted or
> not accepted, and session format). All notifications will be sent to you
> via
> e-mail. We will use the e-mail addresses that you indicate in the contact
> information section.
>
>
>
> ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
> · All abstracts must be submitted electronically.
>
> · Download and fill in the abstract template (Word format) from
> this
> email.
>
> · Submit your abstract as an email attachment to
> [log in to unmask]
>
> · The deadline for submission is Monday, April 11th, 2005
>
>
>
> ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
> In order to help you create the best possible abstract, the Global Health
> Council has "Guidelines for Writing Abstracts" available on or website at:
> http://www.globalhealth.org/pdf/2005_guide_writing_abs_students.pdf
>
>
>
> · Acronyms and abbreviations should be spelled out.
> · The title of the abstract should give a clear picture of the
> presentation content, and should not exceed eight (8)
>
> words. Use upper and lower case for title, not all capital letters.
>
> · There can only be one designated presenter per abstract. Use
> upper
> and lower case for name, not all
>
> capital letters.
>
> · Request the type of session (panel or poster) preferred. The
> Review
> Committee will make the final decision on
>
> the session format for your abstract if it is accepted.
>
> · Please include learning objectives, background, study design,
> outcome, and conclusion within your
>
> abstract.
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