APHA Student Assembly
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The APHA Student Assembly (APHA-SA) is the nation's largest student-led organization dedicated to furthering the development of students, the next generation of professionals in public health and health-related disciplines. APHA-SA represents and serves students of public health and other health-related disciplines by connecting individuals who are interested in working together on public health and student-related issues.
Our Chair's Welcome and History pages provide more information about our organization.
Mission
APHA-SA is a student-led international organization within the American Public Health Association (APHA) representing students of public health and other related disciplines. We are dedicated to enhancing students' professional development by providing resources, fostering diversity and promoting opportunities.
According to APHA-SA's Strategic Plan, APHA-SA supports the development of the next generation of public health professionals by:
- Increasing student representation in APHA
- Developing and disseminating educational and professional development resources
- Creating and promoting opportunities for student involvement within APHA-SA, APHA, and other health-related organizations
- Providing and sustaining vehicles for communication
- Advocating for student issues and public and health-related policy
- Facilitating networking among students and professionals
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
Call for Latebreakers Abstracts - save the date.
2012 Student Assembly Public Health Mentoring Award - deadline April 20, 2012. This award is intended to recognize the essential role of mentoring in public health and leadership development. It is given annually to senior public health practitioners or academics who take an active role in mentoring students and young professionals through regular contact, professional development, research support or joint publications.
Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award presented by APHA - deadline April 20, 2012. The Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award is given to a promising young public health professional or student, 30 years of age or less, who has demonstrated potential in the health field (broadly defined) by challenging traditional public health policy or practice in a creative and positive manner. Neither academic credentials nor grades will be a factor in selecting the awardee.
Call for APHA Board Student Representatives-- applications due March 16, 2012
Newsletter March 2012 Special Edition -- APHA 139th Meeting
February 2012 Action Alert.
Call for nominations: 2012 Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award.
Call for nominations: 2012 Public Health Mentoring Award.
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