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Planning for the June SETC Business Meeting
Our second business meeting will be on June 8, 2015 in conjunction with the NTCA annual meeting in Atlanta, GA. We have decided on a theme, “Preparing for TB elimination: how can epidemiologists contribute.” This is an important opportunity for us to network, get to know each other and hear about all the great epidemiology work happening around the country. We are finalizing the agenda and speakers and will share on our website in the coming weeks. We hope that you can attend!
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Travel Grants for Epidemiologists!
The SETC is pleased to announce the availability of travel grants to the SETC Annual Meeting on June 8, 2015 and the National TB Conference on June 9-11, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The purpose of the SETC travel grants is to provide financial support for epidemiologists in training or TB control staff using epidemiologic skills (data collection, analysis, interpretation or communication and disease investigations) who are interested in TB who otherwise would not be able to attend the SETC Annual Meeting. This opportunity, at an early stage of one’s professional career, could generate enthusiasm and continued interest in the field and may provide a lifetime commitment to working in public health and TB.
Eligibility:
Eligibility for the travel grant includes the following:
- Status as one of the following:
Student candidate for the degree of MPH, PhD, or MD with a concentration on epidemiology, public health or other related degree; or
Currently working as an epidemiologist focused on tuberculosis
- Currently working/studying in the U.S. or one of the U.S. territories;
- A strong interest and preferably some experience in any aspect of TB and public health;
- Completion of the 2015 SETC Travel Grant Application; and
- Submission of a letter (required) from their dean, department head, supervisor, or principal investigator indicating: support of the applicant’s participation in the conference; permission to attend; statement explaining how attending the conference will benefit the individual and the program; statement that no other funding is available for the applicant's travel. The letter may be submitted separately but is also due by April 10, 2015.
Travel Grant Specifics:
The travel grant provides reimbursement for travel expenses up to $800 to Atlanta for the SETC annual meeting on June 8, 2015. In addition to these funds, the following is included:
- Waived registration fee for the 2015 National TB Conference – $450 benefit
- Complimentary one-year membership in the NTCA/SETC – $55 benefit
- Opportunity to network and meet TB scholars, clinicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and program staff
No funding is available for lodging or food expenses. Recipients will be reimbursed upon submission of a reimbursement request form and receipts for their travel expenses following the meeting.
Applications are due April 10. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2074204/2015-SETC-Travel-Grant-Application
If you have any questions about this travel grant, please email ntca@tbcontrollers.org
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Training Course in May at the Heartland National TB Center
May 27-28, 2015
Heartland National TB Center
Arlington, Texas
This course is designed for epidemiologists, state and local health department staff who have epidemiologic training, persons in academic settings who have epidemiologic training, persons who may become involved in detection and investigation of TB outbreaks, TB controllers and other public health workers who may experience TB outbreaks.
To register, go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=ts9ty6dab&oeidk=a07ealdredea91973a2
For more information, contact Delphina Sanchez at the Heartland National TB Center at
210-531-4528 or delphina.sanchez@uthct.edu
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Johns Hopkins Summer Courses on TB Control
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics provides an opportunity for public health professionals to continue their training in public health and develop mastery in the competencies of the field. We would be most grateful if you would share information about our summer program in epidemiology and biostatistics with colleagues.
In 2015, JHSPH will offer three intensive courses on tuberculosis control:
- Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control, June 2 – June 12, 2015. ONLINE COURSE
Originally developed by Dr. George Comstock, this course covers the history of the epidemic, the devastating consequences of high HIV prevalence in areas with endemic TB infection, and the emergence of new forms of drug-resistant TB.
- Public Health Dimensions of Global Tuberculosis Control: New Tools and Interventions June 22 - 26, 2015
- Advanced Issues in Global Tuberculosis Control: Achieving Impact
June 29 - July 3, 2015
Dr. Jaap Broekmans, Chair, WHO Global Task Force on TB Impact Measurement, will teach these two high level courses that examine the role of new TB tools and evidence-based interventions, and their epidemiological impact on TB control efforts in in both high burden and industrialized countries. Taught on-site at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Other methods courses include Principles of Epidemiology, Health Survey Research Methods, Investigation of Outbreaks, Health Situation Analysis and Public Health Surveillance. Courses are offered in one, two or three-week formats, as one-day workshops and online. Participants may register for professional development, to enhance current skills, or for academic credit for those interested in applying the course work towards a degree program. Housing is available through the program.
Participants of the Summer Institute have the opportunity to complete the new Certificate in Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals. Developed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, the stand-alone post-baccalaureate certificate is designed to expand the knowledge of public health professionals in epidemiologic concepts and measures to develop appropriate public health action.
The Summer Institute web site, www.jhsph.edu/summerepi, has information on courses, tuition and housing.
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If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Shama, Lisa or Jason!
Shama Desai Ahuja, PhD, MPH
Director, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology
Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
42-09 28th Street, 21st floor, CN72-B
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 347.396.7548
Fax: 347.396.7561
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