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University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Public Health Scholarship

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The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health is recruiting master's and doctoral students for a 2-3 year fellowship focused on disparities in breast cancer. Students will collaborate with faculty on disparities research, complete coursework, and participate in a community-based project. Current fellows are conducting analyses of breast cancer data and working with community organizations on research related to screening and treatment disparities. The goal is to train the next generation of researchers dedicated to addressing breast cancer in underserved populations.

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Breast Cancer Epidemiology Training Opportunities University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health (UIC SPH) is recruiting masters and doctoral students interested in disparities in breast cancer to work with leading researchers affiliated with the Center for Population Health and Health Disparities and the Center of Excellence in Eliminating Health Disparities. The duration of the fellowship is 2-3 years with one year of guaranteed funding. Positions will start in Fall 2013. Program Requirements While completing the requirements for the M.S. or PhD in cancer epidemiology, trainees will: Collaborate with senior faculty mentors from epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, community health, environmental health and clinical research Complete the health disparities course sequence, various workshops and seminars Participate in an on-going policy-related community-based project focused on eliminating disparities in breast cancer. Receive a paid research assistantship. Research Environment UIC Komen fellows work in an academic and research infrastructure with a strong track record of disparities research, university-community collaboration, and a commitment to training the next generation of breast cancer outcomes researchers dedicated to meeting the needs of higher risk, underserved populations. Students at UIC SPH come from a variety of backgrounds and UIC is one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the U. S. Applicant Qualifications: Admission to either the MS or PhD cancer epidemiology program at UIC School of Public Health; Commitment to pursuing a research career in breast cancer disparities and a willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; and Under-represented minority students from the Chicago area are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those interested in working with underserved populations on research that seeks to reduce breast cancer health disparities. If interested, please: Ensure that your full application to the UIC School of Public Health is submitted through SOPHAS by Feb.1, 2013. Further information on the application procedure is available athttp://publichealth.uic.edu/admissions/ Submit a 2-3 page statement of interest that includes primary research interests, collateral research interests, and career interests by March 1, 2013 via email to Judith V. Sayad electronically at jvsayad@uic.edu or via mail to the UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612. Applicants may be invited for interviews to identify potential mentors. For further information contact: Garth Rauscher, PhD, garthr@uic.edu, fellowship director or Judith V. Sayad, fellowship coordinator, jvsayad@uic.edu. This fellowship is funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Post-Baccalaureate Training in Disparities Research Grant (Grant # KG111385)
UIC SPH Komen Foundation Fellows Pursue Breast Cancer Disparities Research In Fall 2011, the UIC SPH was awarded a three year grant by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. During out first year of operation, the Komen fellows have worked on the following projects: Abigail Silva, MPH has been working on descriptive and statistical analyses of the Breast Cancer in Chicago data for her dissertation, Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities along the Breast Cancer Treatment Continuum, Her dissertation committee includes epidemiologists, clinicians and social scientists. Jenna Khan, MPH is working on geographic analyses with the metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force on their Mammography Capacity Survey data. Her work has resulted in abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2012 American College of Epidemiology and the American Association for Cancer Research 2012 Cancer Health Disparities Conference. Rani Gallardo, an MS student, has been working on the NCI-funded study, How Women Think About Breast Cancer under the direction of Kent Hoskins, a physician. For Further Information Participating Mentors UIC SPH offers information sessions throughout the year. At these Garth Rauscher, PhD, Associate Professor, sessions, information on the school, programs, and application Epidemiology and Director of the Komen process will be provided. Training Program Topics generally include degrees, curriculum, applications tips, Elizabeth Calhoun, PhD, Professor, Health funding/financial aid, and research. Prospective students are also Policy & Administration, UIC SPH given an opportunity to ask questions. At some sessions, a panel of current students presents their perspectives on the school and Charlotte Joslin, OD, PhD, Assistant Professor, answers questions on student life at SPH. UIC College of Medicine All sessions are held at the UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Richard Barrett, PhD, Professor, Sociology, UIC Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612 in Room 192. For more information, Kent Hoskins, MD, Associate Professor, UIC contact Brandon Sieglaff, sieglaff@uic.edu College of Medicine Saturday, September 15th - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Timothy Johnson, PhD., Professor, Public Thursday, October 4th - 12:00-1:30 p.m. Administration & Director, UIC Survey Tuesday, October 23rd - 5:30-7:00 p.m. Research Lab Saturday, November 10th - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sage J. Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor, Health Tuesday, December 4th - 12:00-1:30 p.m. Policy & Administration, UIC SPH Career Opportunities for Minorities in Public Health Anne Marie Murphy, PhD, Executive Director, Conference October 13 at UIC SPH Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force Sponsored by the UIC SPH Health Careers Opportunities Program (HCOP), this annual conference introduces potential students to the Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH, Chief Medical school and highlights programs designed to ensure the success of Officer, Cook County Department of Public minority students. Health, Cook County Health & Hospital System Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30-2:30 p.m., at UIC SPH, 1603 W. Taylor. There Richard B. Warnecke, Professor Emeritus, is no charge for the conference. For more information regarding the Sociology, UIC conference, contact Linda Casanova Pineda, lcpineda@uic.edu This fellowship is funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Post-Baccalaureate Training in Disparities Research Grant (Grant # KG111385)

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  • 1. Breast Cancer Epidemiology Training Opportunities University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health (UIC SPH) is recruiting masters and doctoral students interested in disparities in breast cancer to work with leading researchers affiliated with the Center for Population Health and Health Disparities and the Center of Excellence in Eliminating Health Disparities. The duration of the fellowship is 2-3 years with one year of guaranteed funding. Positions will start in Fall 2013. Program Requirements While completing the requirements for the M.S. or PhD in cancer epidemiology, trainees will: Collaborate with senior faculty mentors from epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, community health, environmental health and clinical research Complete the health disparities course sequence, various workshops and seminars Participate in an on-going policy-related community-based project focused on eliminating disparities in breast cancer. Receive a paid research assistantship. Research Environment UIC Komen fellows work in an academic and research infrastructure with a strong track record of disparities research, university-community collaboration, and a commitment to training the next generation of breast cancer outcomes researchers dedicated to meeting the needs of higher risk, underserved populations. Students at UIC SPH come from a variety of backgrounds and UIC is one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the U. S. Applicant Qualifications: Admission to either the MS or PhD cancer epidemiology program at UIC School of Public Health; Commitment to pursuing a research career in breast cancer disparities and a willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; and Under-represented minority students from the Chicago area are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those interested in working with underserved populations on research that seeks to reduce breast cancer health disparities. If interested, please: Ensure that your full application to the UIC School of Public Health is submitted through SOPHAS by Feb.1, 2013. Further information on the application procedure is available athttp://publichealth.uic.edu/admissions/ Submit a 2-3 page statement of interest that includes primary research interests, collateral research interests, and career interests by March 1, 2013 via email to Judith V. Sayad electronically at jvsayad@uic.edu or via mail to the UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612. Applicants may be invited for interviews to identify potential mentors. For further information contact: Garth Rauscher, PhD, garthr@uic.edu, fellowship director or Judith V. Sayad, fellowship coordinator, jvsayad@uic.edu. This fellowship is funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Post-Baccalaureate Training in Disparities Research Grant (Grant # KG111385)
  • 2. UIC SPH Komen Foundation Fellows Pursue Breast Cancer Disparities Research In Fall 2011, the UIC SPH was awarded a three year grant by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. During out first year of operation, the Komen fellows have worked on the following projects: Abigail Silva, MPH has been working on descriptive and statistical analyses of the Breast Cancer in Chicago data for her dissertation, Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities along the Breast Cancer Treatment Continuum, Her dissertation committee includes epidemiologists, clinicians and social scientists. Jenna Khan, MPH is working on geographic analyses with the metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force on their Mammography Capacity Survey data. Her work has resulted in abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2012 American College of Epidemiology and the American Association for Cancer Research 2012 Cancer Health Disparities Conference. Rani Gallardo, an MS student, has been working on the NCI-funded study, How Women Think About Breast Cancer under the direction of Kent Hoskins, a physician. For Further Information Participating Mentors UIC SPH offers information sessions throughout the year. At these Garth Rauscher, PhD, Associate Professor, sessions, information on the school, programs, and application Epidemiology and Director of the Komen process will be provided. Training Program Topics generally include degrees, curriculum, applications tips, Elizabeth Calhoun, PhD, Professor, Health funding/financial aid, and research. Prospective students are also Policy & Administration, UIC SPH given an opportunity to ask questions. At some sessions, a panel of current students presents their perspectives on the school and Charlotte Joslin, OD, PhD, Assistant Professor, answers questions on student life at SPH. UIC College of Medicine All sessions are held at the UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Richard Barrett, PhD, Professor, Sociology, UIC Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612 in Room 192. For more information, Kent Hoskins, MD, Associate Professor, UIC contact Brandon Sieglaff, sieglaff@uic.edu College of Medicine Saturday, September 15th - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Timothy Johnson, PhD., Professor, Public Thursday, October 4th - 12:00-1:30 p.m. Administration & Director, UIC Survey Tuesday, October 23rd - 5:30-7:00 p.m. Research Lab Saturday, November 10th - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sage J. Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor, Health Tuesday, December 4th - 12:00-1:30 p.m. Policy & Administration, UIC SPH Career Opportunities for Minorities in Public Health Anne Marie Murphy, PhD, Executive Director, Conference October 13 at UIC SPH Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force Sponsored by the UIC SPH Health Careers Opportunities Program (HCOP), this annual conference introduces potential students to the Linda Rae Murray, MD, MPH, Chief Medical school and highlights programs designed to ensure the success of Officer, Cook County Department of Public minority students. Health, Cook County Health & Hospital System Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30-2:30 p.m., at UIC SPH, 1603 W. Taylor. There Richard B. Warnecke, Professor Emeritus, is no charge for the conference. For more information regarding the Sociology, UIC conference, contact Linda Casanova Pineda, lcpineda@uic.edu This fellowship is funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Post-Baccalaureate Training in Disparities Research Grant (Grant # KG111385)