The Research Intensive Summer in Epidemiology (RISE) Program aims to provide undergraduates with a comprehensive understanding of the vital link between mathematics, quantitative methods, and public health, helping them realize their interest in pursuing Epidemiology at a career or academic level. Through interactive coursework and hands-on experiences, participants develop analytical skills, track trends, identify risk … Continue reading “About RISE”
Faculty Director Bizu Gelaye, PhD, MPH Other Affiliations Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School and The Chester M. Pierce, MD Division of Global Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Teaching Faculty Center for Bioethics, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine Harvard Medical School Research Interests Dr. Bizu Gelaye is an Associate … Continue reading “RISE Team”
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT What Is Section 504? Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or … Continue reading “Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973”
First-generation: An individual, neither of whose parents completed a baccalaureate degree; or An individual who, prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent and whose supporting parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree. or An individual who, prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside … Continue reading “First-generation”
Low-income: The term “low-income individual” means an individual whose family’s taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount. Link to the U.S. Department of Education’s current year qualifying taxable income levels: Income Table Important Note: The TRIO qualifying income level table uses Taxable income. Taxable income is the … Continue reading “Low-income”
The Fineberg Fellowship was created to honor Harvey V. Fineberg, the former Dean at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Provost of Harvard University. It is a competitive, honorific award that will be given to Ph.D. in Population Health Science (PHS) students who are undertaking a dissertation related to cancer prevention and control. … Continue reading “Harvey V. Fineberg Cancer Prevention Fellowship”
If you would like to speak with a current SM2 Student please contact our Program Assistants at epism2pa@hsph.harvard.edu Eve is a second-year SM2 in Epidemiology. She is particularly interested in infectious disease, having studied Virology and worked at the UN in biological weapon disarmament before coming to the Harvard Chan School. As an SM2 Program … Continue reading “Speak with a SM2 student”
Interdisciplinary Concentrations Degree candidates have the option of pursuing a variety of interdisciplinary concentrations. These concentrations are non-degree programs designed to deepen students’ experience in academic or professional areas aligned with their career goals. Some concentrations are restricted to students in certain programs. Check out our Interdisciplinary Concentrations.
We encourage current students to use H.E.L.P. Harvard Epi Logistics Portal as their primary source of information for any questions or concerns they may have related to their academic journey. HELP is an online platform designed to assist students with a multitude of inquiries. It contains a wealth of resources, essential forms, protocols, and answers … Continue reading “H.E.L.P. Harvard Epi Logistics Portal”
The Fineberg Fellowship was created to honor Harvey V. Fineberg, the former Dean at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Provost of Harvard University. It is a competitive, honorific award that will be given to Ph.D. in Population Health Science (PHS) students who are undertaking a dissertation related to cancer prevention and control. … Continue reading “Harvey V. Finberg Fellows”
