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Public Health Newsletter
October/21/2021
 
Happy Thursday Public Health Superheroes! 

Rose-Eva has been doing a phenomenal job l in helping us edit our podcast these past several months! We are so fortunate to have had the chance to collaborate with her. We wish her all the very best on her new adventures! Many thanks to Rose-Eva for all your incredible work with PH SPOT!

With love,

"It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
—Nelson Mandela
PH SPOT PODCAST
Tips for applying to a public health PhD program
by Emma McGee, Tigist Menkir, Lorelei Mucci, and Kelsey Vercammen

So, you're thinking of applying to a PhD program? While this is an exciting time in your life, we know firsthand that it can also be overwhelming to think about all the pieces that go into a successful application. This blog post will provide some practical advice - based on our experiences wither preparing our own PhD applications or reviewing applications from prospective students - on how to put forward your best possible application.

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St. Michael's Hospital
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Yukon Government
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St. Michael's Hospital
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Addictions and Mental Health Ontario
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McMaster University
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Clinton Health Access Initiative
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World Food Programme
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TOOLS, RESOURCES & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all opportunities shared below are not directly affiliated to PH SPOT. The PH SPOT team aims to share opportunities and resources that are presented by reputable and trusted organizations. We also encourage you to evaluate the opportunities presented below, especially if a monetary transaction is involved. In the case, you have had a poor experience with any of the opportunities/resources we have shared this week or in the past, please contact us immediately at hello@phspot.ca.
Results Canada Fellowship program
Interested in developing your skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty? If so, apply for the Results Canada Fellowship program by November 21, 2021.
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Volunteering Opportunity: The Upstream Lab
The Upstream Lab is looking for volunteer reviewers to provide support with a scoping review focused on mitigating bias in Machine Learning applications in population health between November 2021 and January 2022. All undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and recent graduates are eligible to apply. The time commitment will be 10 to 15 hours per week. If interested, please email your resume to Steve Durant (steve.durant@unityhealth.to) by Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5:00pm.
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Abstract Submission Deadline Extended: 8th Annual Global Health Students and Young Professionals Summit 
Are you looking for an opportunity to present a global or public health project in a conference setting? Complete the Abstract Submission Form by October 22nd, 2021 to submit your project for consideration for the 8th Annual Global Health Students and Young Professionals Summit.
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WHAT WE'RE READING AT PH SPOT

To Ace Your Next Interview for a Management Position, Be Ready to Answer These 10 Questions
There are 10 questions that can help you prepare for an interview for a management position even if the interviewer may not ask all the questions in this article.
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Delta variant doubles risk of hospitalisation, new study finds
A study in England found that the Delta variant doubles the risk of Covid hospitalisation than the Alpha variant.
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The Right Way to Include Your Work Experience on a Resume (With Examples)
It is important to know what belongs in the work experience section of your resume as well as how to write and format it.
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In this introductory course to the U.S. food system, some key historical and political factors that have contributed to the current food system and consider alternative approaches from farm to fork will be discussed.
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Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach
In this course, learners will learn about the principles of public health applied to depressive disorders.
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Learn the language of data, study types, sampling strategies, and experimental design.
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Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future

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