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PAULINE STITT OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
April 10, 2013
The Office of Public Health Studies is pleased to recognize an outstanding individual from among its student body by presenting that individual with the Pauline Stitt Outstanding Student Award. This award was established in Dr. Stitt’s honor in 1976.
Dr. Stitt was appointed Professor of Public Health in 1972 and served as chair of the Materal and Child Health specialization. The University of Hawai‘i School of Public Health established a special award in her honor to recognize an outstanding public health student each year. The award, first presented in 1976, is intended to foster a spirit of excellence similar to that which Dr. Stitt cultivated in so many people whom she touched in her long and distinguished career.
We ask each specialization/program and the Hui to nominate one or two classified public health graduate students for this award. Nominees should be asked to provide supporting information about their performance in each of the four criterion areas. Letters of nomination and supporting documents should be submitted to OGSAS (ogsas@hawaii.edu) by April 19, 2013.
The Student Affairs Committee will review the nominations submitted and select the top candidate for the award.
The Pauline Stitt Outstanding Public Health Graduate Student Award is to be presented annually to the individual identified as the outstanding public health graduate student for the year. The award includes a certificate plus a check for $100. The Student Affairs Committee will review the nomination and select the award recipient. The following criteria have been used in selecting award nominees.
| Scholarship (50%) |
Grade Point Average, publications, etc. To place GPA in a broader context, please include information on workload (number of credits/semester, full-time/part-time employment hours). |
| Governance (20%) |
DPHS Committees (Standing Committees, Orientation, Placement, Ad Hoc Committees); University Committees (GSO) |
| Student/Professional Activities (20%) |
Involvement in student organizations, and/or activities (Hui Ola Pono, Intramural Sports, etc.); professional activity (HPHA, etc.) |
| Community Service (10%) |
Voluntary, not field placement or paid employment Health Fair, Red Cross, Legislature, Aloha United Way, etc. |
DELTA OMEGA APHA 2013 STUDENT POSTER CONTEST
March 7, 2013
The Hawai‘i Chapter of Delta Omega invites all interested Public Health Master and Doctoral Students to submit an abstract for the National Delta Omega Poster Contest Display at APHA 2013 in Boston. Students whose work is selected will receive a $350 cash prize from the national Delta Omega, which the DPHS will match for a total of $700. Student awards will be made during the Delta Omega Social Hour, which will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their poster during the APHA scientific poster sessions. Student abstracts will also be published on the Delta Omega National Webpage.
All abstracts must be submitted via email for consideration to ehurwitz@hawaii.edu by Friday, April 5, 2013. No late or incomplete submissions will be accepted or considered.
See Abstract Announcement and Abstract Guidelines for more details.
Please use this link for tips on writing learning objectives:
http://www.deltaomega.org/forchapters.cfm#learningobj
Students from our department have been national Delta Omega student poster contest award winners for the past 5 years. Let’s make it 6 years in a row! We look forward to your submissions. Contact Eric Hurwitz if you have any questions.
NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND INDIGENOUS HEALTH LAUNCH
February 27, 2013
You are invited to the launch of the the Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health specialization on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Kamakakūokalani Building. Please come and enjoy the celebration as we commemorate the beginning of a partnership between academics, students, and communities to address social and health inequalities amongst our Indigenous communities. RSVP by Friday, March 1, 2013.
Event Flyer
KOSEKI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
February 25, 2013
Nominations are being accepted from students and faculty for the Koseki Award for Excellence in Community Service. Dr. Lawrence K. Koseki was a faculty member of the University of Hawai‘i School of Public Health from 1973 to 1975 and again from 1986 to 1995. However, his career in public service spanned over 36 years. During this time he shared his expertise with over 85 local, national, and international organizations devoted to improving the health and well being of others.
Part of Dr. Koseki’s great contribution to this community was the outstanding support and wisdom he provided for many of the programs in which he participated. He was a role model, a teacher, a friend, a supporter of individuals, and a good human being. He left behind many people whose lives have been enriched on many levels – academically, personally and spiritually.
The Office of Public Health Studies wishes to recognize a public health student each year who most exemplifies Dr. Koseki’s passion for community service. Selection will be based on materials submitted by the nominator, reflecting the categories listed below:
- Service to Individual (tutoring, peer counseling, mentoring)
- Service to Organizations (community groups, agencies, church, school)
- Service in Public Policy (legislative, media)
The recipient will receive a certificate and an honorarium.
Please submit your award nomination letter detailing the service record of the person you are nominating to the Student Affairs Committee, c/o Office of Graduate Student Academic Services, Biomed D-204. Nominations may also be submitted electronically to ogsas@hawaii.edu.
Nominations must be received by Friday, March 22, 2013.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
February 11, 2013
The Office of Public Health Studies (OPHS) is offering up to five (5) $500 Academic Merit Scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. One outstanding classified public health student from each of the following five OPHS specialization areas will be selected:
MPH/MS Specialty Areas: Health Policy and Management, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, and Epidemiology
Doctoral Specialty Areas: DrPH and PhD in Epidemiology.
To apply for this award, students who meet the criteria below should submit a letter of application to the Office of Graduate Student Academic Services (OGSAS), Biomed D204, by February 22, 2013. Faculty within each specialization area will decide on one award per specialization.
Criteria (all subject to certification by the Office of Public Health Studies):
- Academic achievement (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher).
- Classified master's or doctoral students in the Department of Public Health Sciences.
- Enrolled full-time for a minimum of 8 credits (6 credits for GAs) of public health degree-related course work, or one credit of PH 700 or PH 800, in Spring 2013 semester.
- Have completed a minimum of 16 credits of UHM public health.
- Cover letter demonstrating academic excellence and achievement.
Note: Students intending to graduate in Spring 2013 are eligible.
Deadline to apply: February 22, 2013.
Please direct any questions to the Office of Graduate Student Academic Services at ogsas@hawaii.edu.
ROBERT M. WORTH EPIDEMIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
February 11, 2013
The Robert M. Worth Epidemiology Scholarship Fund was established by his wife, Annie, his son Jonathan and other family and friends to provide tuition assistance to full-time students in a JABSOM graduate degree program in epidemiology. The selected recipient(s) will receive up to $2,000 to be used toward tuition costs. Recipients are eligible for scholarship renewal for two years total so long as all criteria are met. Preference shall be given to: 1) American licensed health care professionals with a desire to refocus their careers on a public health track; 2) employees of health departments who desire graduate level academic training in public health to allow them to better serve their communities; and 3) Hawai‘i state residents.
Applicant Criteria:
- Classified student enrolled in a graduate degree program in epidemiology at JABSOM with demonstrated financial need.
- A minimum of two years experience in a health-related field.
- Self-identified commitment to serve the populations of Hawai‘i or a Pacific Island jurisdiction after graduation.
- Registering for full-time status (8+ degree-related credits) in Fall 2013.
Application Requirements:
- A letter of application addressing the scholarship criteria, including a brief financial statement indicating the amount of funds available to you for the Fall 2013 semester as well as the source of your funding.
- A 3-5 page typed, double-spaced essay explaining why you should be selected for this award. Include academic and practical accomplishments as well as future goals and aspirations.
- If relevant, provide a list of publications (conference proceedings, reports, articles), presentations (local, national, international) and awards.
- Awardee(s) will be required to sign a statement confirming that he/she will register for a minimum of 8 degree-related credits in Fall 2013.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2013.
JOSEPH E. ALICATA MEMORIAL AWARD IN PUBLIC HEALTH
February 11, 2013
The Joseph E. Alicata Memorial Award in Public Health honors public health students at the doctoral and master's level with a scholarship of up to $2,000. The award may be used for UHM tuition or for international travel connected with the field-training portion of the academic program. If used for travel, the destination must be a country in the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must be full-time UHM graduate students in public health with a record of outstanding scholastic achievement.
- A letter of application which includes a list of your publications, presentations, and awards, a brief explanation of how the scholarship will be utilized, and authorization for OGSAS to release your UHM transcripts and GPA to the Award Committee.
- A three-page double-spaced essay must be submitted describing what you believe to be the most important current public health issue in Hawai‘i and how it should be addressed.
Submit letter of application and essay to ogsas@hawaii.edu.
Deadline to apply: March 8, 2013.
NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND INDIGENOUS HEALTH SPECIALIZATION
December 6, 2012
We are pleased to announce the approval of the Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health (NHIH) specialization within the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. NHIH applications will be accepted until March 15, 2013. Program information and application materials are available on the Admissions > Download Application page.
SPRING 2013 GRADUATE DIVISION ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
October 25, 2012
We are now accepting 2013 Graduate Division Achievement Scholarship (GDAS) applications. We ask that completed GDAS applications be submitted via email only. However, if you prefer, you may print and submit a hard copy to OGSAS, Biomed D204, but it must be received by November 19.
Download GDAS application.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
May 3, 2012
One $1,000 scholarship award for academic year 2012-2013
(Open to classified PH students who are Hawaii residents).
One $500 scholarship award for academic year 2012-2013
(Open to all classified PH students).
All classified students in the Department of Public Health Sciences are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria (All will be subject to verification by the Office of Public Health Studies):
| • |
Classified master’s or doctoral
students in the Department of Public Health Sciences |
| • |
Enrolled for a minimum of 8 degree-related credits
in the Fall 2012 |
| • |
Proof of residency for those applying for the $1,000 scholarship |
Selection Criteria: We are just as interested in your future plans and public health experience as we are in your academic performance.
| • |
Academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher, awards,
scholarship) |
| • |
Current or previous work and/or community service |
| • |
Future commitment to work in the field of public health |
| • |
Commitment to assist with the planning on at least one UHSPHAA activity |
NOTE: Scholarship recipients will be notified at the end of July and will be instructed on credits and residency verification at that time.
Applications must be postmarked, hand delivered to OGSAS, or emailed to Grace Matsuura by Friday, June 29, 2012.
For further information, contact Grace Matsuura, Scholarship Chair.
THE KOSEKI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
March 12, 2012
Nominations are being accepted from students and faculty for the Koseki Award for Excellence in Community Service. Dr. Lawrence K. Koseki was a faculty member of the University of Hawai‘i School of Public Health from 1973 to 1975 and again from 1986 to 1995. However, his career in public service spanned over 36 years. During this time he shared his expertise with over 85 local, national, and international organizations devoted to improving the health and well being of others. Part of Dr. Koseki’s great contribution to this community was the outstanding support and wisdom he provided for many of the programs in which he participated. He was a role model, a teacher, a friend, a supporter of individuals, and a good human being. He left behind many people whose lives have been enriched on many levels – academically, personally and spiritually.
OPHS wishes to recognize a public health student each year who most exemplifies Dr. Koseki’s passion for community service. Selection will be based on materials submitted by the nominator, reflecting the categories listed below:
• Service to Individual (tutoring, peer counseling, mentoring)
• Service to Organizations (community groups, agencies, church, school)
• Service in Public Policy (legislative, media)
The recipient will receive a certificate and an honorarium. Please submit nominations to the Student Affairs Committee via an email to OGSAS (ogsas@hawaii.edu) by April 17, 2012.
DELTA OMEGA APHA 2012 STUDENT POSTER CONTEST
March 7, 2012
The Hawai‘i Chapter of Delta Omega invites all interested Public Health Master and Doctoral Students to submit an abstract for the National Delta Omega Poster Contest Display at APHA 2012 in San Francisco. Students whose work is selected will receive a $350 cash prize from the national Delta Omega, which the DPHS will match for a total of $700. Student awards will be made during the Delta Omega Social Hour, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their poster during the APHA scientific poster sessions. Student abstracts will also be published on the Delta Omega National Webpage.
Please use this link for tips on writing learning objectives: http://www.deltaomega.org/forchapters.cfm#learningobj
All abstracts must be submitted via email for consideration to ehurwitz@hawaii.edu by Friday, March 30, 2012. No late or incomplete submissions will be accepted or considered.
Please see Abstract Announcement and Guidelines for more information.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM 2012
March 7, 2012
The annual Biomedical Sciences Symposium will be held on April 17-18, 2012 at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, Medical Education Building Lobby.
April 17, 2012 9:00-11:30am Medical Students, Residents, Faculty, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates
April 18, 2012 (2 sessions) 9:00-11:30am and 12:30-3:00pm. Undergraduates, Graduates, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates, Technicians
Abstract submission deadline is March 15, 2012. Please see the Abstract Form and Instructions for details.
COMBINED MD-MPH DEGREE PROGRAM
September 28, 2011
The MD-MPH combined degree program is now an available
AMCAS option to JABSOM for the 2012 Entering Class admissions
cycle. The MD-MPH Program AMCAS deadline is November
1, 2011 (EST). Applicants must fulfill all admissions
requirements and deadlines to both the MD and MPH programs
and must submit an application to both AMCAS and the
UHM Graduate Division. See MD-MPH
Fact Sheet for details.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL
OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
March 30, 2011
One $1,000 scholarship award for academic year 2011-2012
(Open to classified PH students who are Hawaii residents).
One $500 scholarship award for academic year 2011-2012
(Open to all classified PH students).
Criteria (All will be subject to verification by the
Office of Public Health Studies):
Professional Experience:
| • |
Classified master’s or doctoral
students in the Department of Public Health Sciences. |
| • |
Enrolled for a minimum of 8 degree-related credits
in the Fall 2011. |
| • |
Academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher, awards,
scholarship). |
Professional Experience:
| • |
Current or previous work and/or community
service. |
| • |
Future commitment to work in the field of public
health. |
Community Commitment:
| • |
Proof of residency for those applying
for the $1,000 scholarship. |
| • |
Commitment to assist with the planning on at least
one UHSPHAA activity. |
NOTE: We are just as interested in
your future plans and public health experience as we
are in your academic performance. Scholarship recipients
will be notified in mid-July and will be instructed
on credits and residency verification at that time.
For further information, contact: Grace Matsuura, Scholarship
Chair [gmatsu@lava.net].
Complete and submit the application
by May 27, 2011.
DELTA OMEGA APHA 2011 STUDENT
POSTER CONTEST
February 24, 2011
The Hawai‘i Chapter of Delta Omega invites all
interested Public Health
Master and Doctoral Students to submit an abstract for
the National
Delta Omega Poster Contest Display at APHA 2011 in Washington,
DC.
Students whose work is selected will receive a $350
cash prize from the national Delta Omega, which the
DPHS will match for a total of $700. Student awards
will be made during the Delta Omega Social Hour, which
will be held on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. In addition,
students will have the opportunity to present their
poster during the APHA scientific poster sessions. Student
abstracts will also be published on the Delta Omega
National Webpage. All abstracts must be submitted via
email for consideration to ehurwitz@hawaii.edu
by March 25, 2011. No late or incomplete submissions
will be accepted or considered. Please see Abstract
Announcement and Guidelines
for more information.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES SYMPOSIUM 2011
February 18, 2011
The annual Biomedical Sciences Symposium will be held
on April 19-20, 2011 at the John A. Burns School of
Medicine, Medical Edcuation Building Lobby.
April 19, 2011 Medical Students, Residents, Faculty
1 session 9:00 am - 11:30 am
April 20, 2011 Undergraduates*, Graduates*, Post-Doctoral*,
Research Associates*
2 sessions 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
(*Faculty sponsor required)
Applicants will present their research in poster format.
Deadline: March 15, 2011 for receipt of abstracts. Please
see Abstract
form and instructions for details.
THE KOSEKI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
February 17, 2011
Nominations are being accepted from students and faculty
for the Koseki Award for Excellence in Community Service.
Dr. Lawrence K. Koseki was a faculty member of the University
of Hawai‘i School of Public Health from 1973 to
1975 and again from 1986 to 1995. However, his career
in public service spanned over 36 years. During this
time he shared his expertise with over 85 local, national,
and international organizations devoted to improving
the health and well being of others.
Part of Dr. Koseki’s great contribution to this
community was the outstanding support and wisdom he
provided for many of the programs in which he participated.
He was a role model, a teacher, a friend, a supporter
of individuals, and a good human being. He left behind
many people whose lives have been enriched on many levels
– academically, personally and spiritually.
The Department of Public Health Sciences wishes to recognize
a public health student each year who most exemplifies
Dr. Koseki’s passion for community service. Selection
will be based on materials submitted by the nominator,
reflecting the categories listed below:
• Service to Individual (tutoring, peer counseling,
mentoring)
• Service to Organizations (community groups,
agencies, church, school)
• Service in Public Policy (legislative, media)
The recipient will receive a certificate and an honorarium.
Please submit nomination letters to the Student Affairs
Committee, c/o Office of Graduate Student Academic Services,
Biomed D-204. Letters of nomination may also be submitted
electronically to ogsas@hawaii.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL
OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
April 26, 2010
One $1,000 scholarship award for academic year 2010-2011
(Classified PH students who are Hawaii residents)
Two $500 scholarship awards for academic year 2010-2011
(Open to all classified PH students) -- one $500 scholarship
will be awarded to returning PH students; one $500 scholarship
will be awarded to new PH students.
Criteria (all will be subject to verification by the
Office of Public Health Studies):
- Classified master's or doctoral students in the
Department of Public Health Sciences.
- Enrolled for a minimum of 8 degree-related credits
in the Fall 2010 semester.
- Academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher, awards,
scholarship).
- Current or previous work in the field of public
health.
- Future commitment to work in the field of public
health.
- Proof of residency for those applying for the $1,000
scholarship.
- Commitment to assit with the planning on at least
one UHSPHAA activity.
To apply, complete and submit the application
and return it to:
Grace Matsuura, Scholarship Committee Chair
c/o OGSAS
Attention: Angela Sy, DrPH, SPHAA President
Department of Public Health Sciences
1960 East West Road, Biomed D204
Honolulu, HI 96822
or gmatsu@lava.net
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
THREE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
AWARDED TOP PRIZES IN PUBLIC HEALTH HAWAI‘I'S INAUGURAL
PHOTO COMPETITION
April 12, 2010
(Honolulu, Hawai‘i, April 9, 2010) – Last
night, the University of Hawai‘i's Office of Public
Health Studies’ (OPHS) inaugural photo competition
winners were announced at the Hawai‘i Public Health
Association’s (HPHA) social mixer held at Gordon
Biersch.
The first, second, and third place winners were undergraduate
students, Janet Chou, Wyatt Carpenter, and Paige Mitchell,
respectively. Photos were judged on creativity, production
quality, and relevance to public health.
The winning images were enlarged for a display booth
at the HPHA mixer. These photos were also published
in yesterday’s edition of Ka
Leo O Hawai‘i.
Approximately, 60 undergraduate and graduate students
entered the competition and 150 images were submitted.
All these images plus their corresponding captions will
be posted on the “This is Public Health Hawai‘i”
Facebook fan page
through a Flickr album.
Diana Kim, a master's degree student from the OPHS
created the photo competition hoping to raise public
health awareness throughout the University of Hawai‘i
Mānoa campus.
When asked if the competition will continue the following
year, Kim said,
“The competition may continue next year with
some changes. My goal is to somehow measure the effectiveness
of photography and other media tools in raising public
health awareness or promoting social change. I would
like to incorporate a pre-test in the next go-around
and possibly work with public schools. Currently,
I am looking for grants to expand on my project in
bridging the gap between multimedia-use and measuring
its’ effectiveness as a research tool, and a
vehicle for social change.”
This year’s Public Health Photo Competition
was also sponsored by Lighthaus Camera, Climb Aloha!,
and Ka Leo O Hawai‘i.
The winners received:
- 1st Place: $200 Gift Certificate for Lighthaus Camera
- 2nd Place: Rockclimbing session with Climb Aloha
- 3rd Place: $50 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Bookstore gift card
CHIN SIK AND HYUN SOOK CHUNG
MEMORIAL AWARD
April 8, 2010
Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural
Chin Sik and Hyun Sook Chung Memorial Award. This award
was established as a lasting tribute to the late Dr.
Chin Sik Chung, a Professor at the School of Public
Health from 1965-1995, and Hyun Sook Chung, his beloved
wife of 51 years.
To apply, you must be a classified graduate student
in the Department of Public Health Sciences who will
be traveling outside the United States to complete a
practicum/training experience. The award (up to $1,500)
is to be used to cover travel expenses incurred while
working “on the ground” in international
public health settings. Preference is given to students
participating in settings with official exchange agreements
with the Office of Public Health Studies (OPHS).
Submit a letter of application which includes a brief
description of your proposed practicum/training experience,
the field placement site, and your need for financial
assistance to Dr. Jay Maddock, OPHS, Biomed D-209. Applications
may also be submitted electronically to jmaddock@hawaii.edu.
The application deadline is Thursday, April 15, 2010.
KOSEKI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 6, 2010
Nominations are being accepted from students and faculty
for the Koseki Award for Excellence in Community Service.
Dr. Lawrence K. Koseki was a faculty member of the University
of Hawai‘i School of Public Health from 1973 to
1975 and again from 1986 to 1995. However, his career
in public service spanned over 36 years. During this
time he shared his expertise with over 85 local, national,
and international organizations devoted to improving
the health and well being of others.
Part of Dr. Koseki’s great contribution to this
community was the outstanding support and wisdom he
provided for many of the programs in which he participated.
He was a role model, a teacher, a friend, a supporter
of individuals, and a good human being. He left behind
many people whose lives have been enriched on many levels
– academically, personally and spiritually.
The Department of Public Health Sciences wishes to recognize
a public health student each year who most exemplifies
Dr. Koseki’s passion for community service. Selection
will be based on materials submitted by the nominator,
reflecting the categories listed below:
- Service to Individual (tutoring, peer counseling,
mentoring)
- Service to Organizations (community groups, agencies,
church, school)
- Service in Public Policy (legislative, media)
The recipient will receive a certificate and an honorarium.
Please submit award nomination letters to the Student
Affairs Committee, c/o Office of Graduate Student Academic
Services, Biomed D-204. Nominations may also be submitted
electronically to ogsas@hawaii.edu.
Nominations must be received by Friday, April 16, 2010.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL
OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
March 13, 2009
All classified students in the Department of Public
Health Sciences are eligible to apply for the University
of Hawaii School of Public Health Alumni Association
Scholarship. Deadline to apply is April 24, 2009. See
scholarship
announcement for details.
DELTA OMEGA POSTER CONTEST
DISPLAY AT APHA
February 19, 2009
The Hawaii Chapter of Delta Omega invites all interested
public health students to submit an abstract for the
national Delta Omega Poster Contest Display at APHA
(November 9, 2009) in Philadelphia. Abstract submissions
are due on Monday, March 23, 2009. Please see the announcement
and guidelines
for more information. Contact Nancy Partika at 956-5756.
KOSEKI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
December 1, 2008
Nominations are being accepted from students and faculty
for the Koseki Award for Excellence in Community Service.
Dr. Lawrence K. Koseki was a faculty member of the University
of Hawai‘i School of Public Health from 1973 to
1975 and again from 1986 to 1995. However, his career
in public service spanned over 36 years. During this
time he shared his expertise with over 85 local, national,
and international organizations devoted to improving
the health and well being of others.
Part of Dr. Koseki’s great contribution to this
community was the outstanding support and wisdom he
provided for many of the programs in which he participated.
He was a role model, a teacher, a friend, a supporter
of individuals, and a good human being. He left behind
many people whose lives have been enriched on many levels
– academically, personally and spiritually.
The Department of Public Health Sciences wishes to recognize
a public health student each year who most exemplifies
Dr. Koseki’s passion for community service. Selection
will be based on materials submitted by the nominator,
reflecting the categories listed below:
| • |
Service to Individual (tutoring, peer
counseling, mentoring) |
| • |
Service to Organizations (community groups, agencies,
church, school) |
| • |
Service in Public Policy (legislative, media) |
The recipient will receive a certificate and an honorarium.
Please submit nomination letters to the Student Affairs
Committee, c/o Office of Graduate Student Academic Services,
Biomed D-204. Nominations may also be submitted electronically
to ogsas@hawaii.edu.
Nominations must be received by Monday, December
8, 2008.
HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIZATION TO OPEN FALL 2009
November 6, 2008
The University of Hawaii has approved the opening of
the Health Policy and Management (HPM) specialization
for Fall 2009. The mission of the HPM specialization
is to provide students with the knowledge and kills
to develop, analyze, and advocate for health policies
to improve the health and well-being of individuals
and populations; and, to administer and manage the delivery,
quality, and costs of health care services in communities,
with a focus on the underserved populations. Course
work prepares students for a career in health services,
policy and management. Opportunities to participate
in research and service programs are provided.
If you have any questions about the HPM specialization,
please contact Dr. Van Ta at (808) 956-5767 or email
vanta@hawaii.edu.
PUBLIC HEALTH FACULTY MEMBER
RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE MENTOR AWARD
Date: August 13, 2008
Professor
Al Katz has been awarded the distinguished graduate
mentor award by the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
PUBLIC HEALTH FACULTY MEMBER
NAMED 2008 BANK OF HAWAII COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE YEAR
Date: June 27, 2008
Associate Professor, Jay Maddock named the Bank of
Hawaii 2008 Community Leader of the Year.
See article in Pacific
Business News
DOCTORATE PROGRAM IN PUBLIC
HEALTH APPROVED
Date: January 17, 2008
The University of Hawai‘i has officially approved
the opening of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program
for admissions starting in the Fall of 2008. OPHS will
have applications available by the end of January with
an application deadline of April 1, 2008. The DrPH program
focuses on community-based and translational research.
Translational research is the investigation of how to
successfully transform scientific discoveries arising
from laboratory, clinical, or population studies into
community applications to reduce incidence, morbidity,
and mortality. This is the first program in the nation
to focus specifically on these issues.
For now, all students will be expected to complete
a minimum load of 8 credits per semester. If you have
any questions about the program, please contact Dr.
Stefan Keller at (808) 956-4553 or by email at kellers@hawaii.edu.
FEW POLICIES PROMOTING FITNESS
EXIST ON MAUI AND HAWAII
Date: December 19, 2007
Reported
by Beth Hillyer from KHNL News 8
In a study funded by the Hawaii State Department of
Health Tobacco Settlement Fund, Dr.
Katie Heinrich and other UH researchers found that
two outer island counties, Maui and Hawaii, have few
policies in place to promote an active lifestyle.
PUBLIC HEALTH GRAD NAMED CEO
OF HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER
Date: October 19, 2007
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Catherine Tanaka (MPH, '85) has been promoted to chief
operating officer at Hawai‘i Medical Center's
East and West campuses.
See article in Pacific
Business News
CHRONIC DISEASES TAKE TOLL
AT WORK
Date: October 19, 2007
Dr.
Jay Maddock is interviewed by Manolo Morales from KHON2
News
Study shows more than 580,000 work days are missed each
year due to three chronic illnesses: asthma, diabetes
and hypertension.
OPHS EARNS 7-YEAR ACCREDITATION
Date: October 16, 2007
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| Dr. Jay Maddock |
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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Office
of Public Health Studies has received a seven year accreditation
from the Council on Education for Public Health.
"This reaccreditation decision affirms the strength
of our growing public health program and the outstanding
achievements of our faculty, staff, students and alumni,"
said Dr. Jay Maddock, director of the Office of Public
Health Studies. The Office is part of the John A. Burns
School of Medicine at the University of Hawai‘i.
The program offers Masters' degrees in epidemiology
and social and behavioral health sciences. You are likely
to see its graduates out on the front lines of community-based
health. They're the ones promoting immunizations, investigating
the 2002 dengue outbreak on Maui, measuring sun protection,
assessing the safety of Hawai‘i's rivers and ocean
and developing media spots to ensure an informed public.
The 7-year accreditation is the longest conferred by
the Council on Education for Public Health, which only
recognizes 108 schools and programs nationwide.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISH DIET
QUESTIONED
Date: May 8, 2007
New findings by a University of Hawai‘i researcher
disputes the popular notion that eating fish is healthy
for you. Claudio
R. Nigg, PhD, of the John A. Burns School of Medicine's
Department of Public Health Studies, points out that there
has never been any data supporting the supposed health
benefits of fish (omega-3 fatty acids) consumption. "Our
research, combined with an earlier study (CARDIO-2000
from Greece) strongly suggests that fish-eating is not
beneficial for health, it's just not as bad as beef-eating,"
said Nigg. The study is published in the current
issue of the American Jornal of Cardiology.
Co-authors with Nigg are David Keith Cundiff, MD, of
the Los Angeles County and University of Southern California
Medical Center, and Amy Lanou, PhD, of the University
of North Carolina, Asheville.
"The major point is that fish eating is not proven
to be healthy in and of itself, but rather it is a marker
for low dietary saturated fatty acid intake and high
fiber consumption. In other words, fish-eaters tend
to be healthier because they also eat less red meat,
fowl, dairy, and eggs and more fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and beans," said Dr. Nigg.
"This is one of only two studies to look at the
overall diets of fish eaters compared with non-fish
eater. The other study also showed that fish eaters
eat more fruits, vegetables, and lentils, and less beef,"
he said.
View the article in the American
Journal of Cardiology. |
