NON-CREDIT ACTIVITIES

SEMINAR SERIES IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

One Monday per month during academic sessions beginning September 22, 2008, 12:30-1:20 PM, FXB G12, organized by Dr Christiani and Ms Backus.

A variety of topics in occupational safety and health are presented in the seminar series, which primarily features guests from outside the Center and the School. The diversity of speakers has ranged from a lawyer interested in ethical issues of medical screening to a toxicologist working with a major union, and from medical historians to health care professionals working with community groups. A multi-disciplinary approach, including economic and policy issues, is emphasized.

OCCUPATIONAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS

Alternate Fridays during academic sessions beginning September 19, 2008, 12:30 - 1:20 PM, Fall: G3, Kresge 502, organized by Dr Kales and the chief resident, Dr Peter Lee.

The purpose of these rounds is to provide residents in occupational and environmental medicine with the opportunity to discuss clinical features of occupational and environmental diseases and their prevention and management. One to three cases are presented during each session by experienced occupational physicians and second-year occupational and environmental medicine residents.

Attendance by first and second-year occupational and environmental medicine residents is required. The sessions have been organized so that first-year residents will have the opportunity to meet rotation proctors for the practicum year. All other MPH, MS Nursing students, MOH degree candidates, IH, and faculty are encouraged to attend as well. Schedules are posted on bulletin boards at the Center, near HSPH elevators and emailed.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES

Alternate Fridays during academic sessions beginning September 12, 2008 12:30-1:20 PM, Kresge, Room 502, organized by Dr Perry.

The research seminars in occupational safety and health and environmental biostatistics offer a forum for work-in-progress presentations on research by faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, second-year residents, and second-year nursing and industrial hygiene master's students of the Center. The focus of the seminar series is issues in epidemiologic research as they relate to occupational and environmental health.

All Center personnel are welcome to attend. First and second year residents in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program as well as degree candidates in the MPH (OEH) and MOH programs are required to attend. Schedules are posted on bulletin boards at the Center, near HSPH elevators.

DISSERTATION WRITING SEMINAR

Every Wednesday, beginning September 10th, 2008, 3:30-5:20 p.m. Donald Halstead, Instructor (dhalstea@hsph.harvard.edu)

Now in its seventh year, this is the only HSPH course that addresses the specific needs of dissertation writers. Our chief activity each week is the discussion of a draft study that has been submitted in advance by a group member. We also examine a wide range of topics and strategies that enable

members to improve their scientific writing skills and to manage the complex dissertation process effectively. The seminar's highly creative, supportive, and constructive environment also helps counteract the isolation most dissertation writers experience. The course is open to any HSPH doctoral student who is writing or preparing to write a dissertation. Contact the Instructor for more information as well as to arrange a visit or to sit in on a session.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS

The Center for Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to designate that relevant sessions of the Monday Seminars, Grand Rounds, and Research Seminars meet the criteria for credit toward Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. All participants must sign attendance roster and complete evaluation of the session.

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Continuing Education Program of the Center provides professional training, with an emphasis on leadership, through programs in occupational safety and health for physicians, nurses, industrial hygienists, safety engineers, and other occupational safety and health professionals, paraprofessionals, and technicians. ERC Continuing Education is managed by the School's Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE). Programs and conferences are offered throughout New England , the service area of the Center. Some of the conferences are annual meetings of professional occupational health and safety associations. Continuing education credit is available for all programs, and continuing medical education credit is available for specific programs.

The schedule for 2007-08 programs is available in the Kresge G-3 classroom, or on the Center's website: www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe . For more information contact Lynn Fitzgerald, Associate Director of ERC Continuing Education, at (617) 384-8677.

VISITING SCHOLARS CONFERENCES

The Center's forum for visiting scholars in occupational safety and health is an outreach program designed to influence occupational safety and health curriculum and program development at institutions of higher education and to encourage the interaction of practicing professionals, governmental employees, and legislators with academicians. The mini-conference series is the portion of the visiting scholars program open to students, staff, and faculty of the Center. Agendas for each mini-conference are posted on bulletin boards at the Center. For the ‘08-'09 year, the first Visiting Scholar Mini-conference is scheduled for Sept 14. Additional Mini-conferences will be held Oct 17, Nov 21, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 13, and May 15. For more information see Ms Backus.

THE MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

The Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) brings together unions, professionals, and workplace and community activists in a common quest to make Massachusetts job sites healthy and safe places to work. MassCOSH is the only organization serving eastern and central Massachusetts dedicated solely to empowering unions and workers through building a movement to improve safety conditions on the job. Activities include worker health and safety education, advocacy for workers/unions, publication of a newsletter, and a technical assistance hotline. MassCOSH has an extensive occupational safety and health library, with many materials available in multiple languages. To become a member or inquire about volunteer activities, write or call MassCOSH, 12 Southern Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124, (617) 825-7233 x15 or visit their website at www.masscosh.org/.

THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

The New England College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NECOEM) is a constituent organization of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). NECOEM sponsors educational activities throughout the academic year in the form of dinner meetings, mini-conferences, workplace site visits, and an annual two-day conference. Special rates are available for residents in occupational medicine and students. You do not have to be a member to participate, nor must you be a physician. Nurses and industrial hygienists are welcome to attend educational sessions of interest. Notices are posted on bulletin boards at the Center. Contact <dianne@necoem.org> or visit their website at www.necoem.org for further information regarding NECOEM activities.

Any doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine who has an interest in the health of workers is eligible for membership in ACOEM, thereby becoming a member of NECOEM. To obtain further information and membership application forms, contact Ms Backus at (617) 432-3327 or contact ACOEM at 25 Northwest Point Blvd., Suite 700 , Elk Grove Village , Illinois , 60007-1030 , Telephone: (847) 818-1800, www.acoem.org . The membership fee for ACOEM is paid by the OEMR Program for residents.

THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES

The Massachusetts Association of Occupational Health Nurses (MaAOHN) is the State's constituent association of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). MaAOHN promotes the professional goals of occupational health nursing through annual educational programs and by encouraging networking among practicing occupational safety and health professionals. The one-day annual conference, co-sponsored by the Harvard ERC, is open to non-member nurses, physicians, and industrial hygienists.

During the annual business meeting issues regarding current trends, standards of practice, and professional concerns are discussed. The Association serves as an advocate for the profession and is committed to furthering the goals of occupational health nursing. To become a member of AAOHN/MaAOHN call 800/241-8014 for further information, or see Dr Susan Duty.

THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION, NEW ENGLAND SECTION

The New England Industrial Hygiene Association (NEIHA) holds regular half-day and evening meetings in the locality, and welcomes student members. With industrial hygienists from government, industry, and other universities, the group provides excellent contacts for students and operates a local placement service. For further information contact Dr Herrick at (617) 384-8803 .

THE PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM IN MASSACHUSETTS

In recognition of the significant history of achievements and milestones in public health that occurred in Massachusetts and New England , a museum was introduced to the community in 1994 to protect, preserve, and display historical materials and artifacts that document this rich tradition. It is a place for learning and study, located in the historic old clock tower administration building at Tewksbury Hospital . In addition to serving as a repository for artifacts of public health history, the Museum also seeks to educate citizens about new developments, programs, and needs in public health today.

The Museum is supported by foundation grants and corporate contributions, as well as membership fees and private donations. The museum is open Wednesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and other times by appointment. For information or to make an appointment call: (978) 851-7321 ext. 2606. There is a $5 admission fee to the museum and group rates are available. Information can also be obtained from their website at www.publichealthmuseum.org .

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