JHU Public Health Studies

❄️✨ Wishing you a restful Winter Break!
Congratulations on completing your finals—you did it! 🎉 Take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the season. We’ll see you in the new year! 💙

IUSSP Debate
October 18 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population will host a webinar debate, organized by Dr. Stan Becker, entitled “”The population of humans that can be supported sustainably on the planet at a reasonable standard of living is below 4 billion.” Yes or No. “
For details and registration, please visit:

International Union for the Scientific Study of Population IUSSP Debate: "The population of humans that can be supported sustainably on the planet at a reasonable standard of living is below 4 billion." Yes or No. Wednesday 18 October 202315:00-16:30 UTC (8:00 Los Angeles - 11:00 New York - 12:00 Brasilia - 16:00 Kinshasa 17:00 Paris - 18:00 Athens - 20:30....

Bachelor's/Master's Programs - Info Sessions Coming up! Save the Dates!

Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) Virtual Open House: Oct 17 @ 5pm - 7pm
Department of International Health: Oct 23 @ 6pm - 7pm
Department of Mental Health: Oct 26 @ 12pm - 1pm
Department of Epidemiology Virtual Info Session: Nov 1 @ 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Health Policy and Management Department: General info sessions and open office hours can be found on the Bloomberg website (not specific to the Bach/Master's track).

Housing, Homelessness and Health Panel Discussion
Save the date for our PHS Fall event: a faculty panel discussion on "Housing, Homelessness and Health" on Wed, Oct 25th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in Hodson Hall (Room 110), followed by pizza!

Building Trust-Based Community Partnerships for Public Health Professionals – Workshop
July 27 at 2-4 pm
APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity and the Science and Community Action Network invite you to participate in this virtual workshop to discuss how public health professionals can build equitable, trust-based partnerships with communities.
Learn more and register at:

Building Trust-Based Community Partnerships for Public Health Professionals Communities that experience the greatest burdens of climate and environmental hazards in their neighborhoods could greatly benefit from local public health experts who support their work and amplify their efforts. Relationships between community members and public health professionals can help ensur...

First Term Course at JHSPH: Issues in Urban Policy
Are you interested in the future of cities? Then sign up for the fall 1st term Bloomberg course “Issues in Urban Policy,” with Professor Sandra Newman. The course will survey key urban policy challenges and opportunities facing American cities.
Course number: 318.636
Time: Monday, 1:30pm – 4:20pm
More details:

First Term Course at JHSPH: Issues in Urban Policy | Public Health Studies Are you interested in the future of cities? Then sign up for the fall 1st term Bloomberg course "Issues in Urban Policy," with Professor Sandra Newman. The course will survey key urban policy challenges and...

Program Coordinator with the Network for Public Health Law
For best consideration, please apply with a cover letter and resume by June 21, 2023.
The Network is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the team at its Mid-States Region Office to provide operations and program support. The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Mid-States team in managing a variety of projects and related activities.

Learn more at:

Program Coordinator in Remote | Careers at Network for Public Health Law (Remote) The Network for Public Health Law (Network)(networkforphl.org), with the support of its fiscal sponsor, TSNE, is a national organization providing leadership, legal technical assistance, and educational resources to help public health practitioners, attorneys, policymakers, researchers, advocates, a...

ASPPH will host a "This Is Public Health Virtual Graduate School Fair" on July 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Admissions representatives from over 50 schools and programs will discuss the graduate school application process, what admissions committees look for when reviewing applications, and answer prospective students’ questions. Learn more about the virtual graduate school fair and register today at

Virtual Graduate School Fair – July 11 – Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) ASPPH is the voice of academic public health, representing schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

The Community Impact Internships Program
This is a competitive, paid summer internship that pairs JHU undergraduate students with nonprofit organizations and government agencies. open to all current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors of every major. begins in early June and ends in the beginning of August, with a $4725 stipend.
More details:

Community Impact Internships Program Application - Community Impact Internships Program | GivePulse ***The Community Impact Internships Program (CIIP) has five additional positions available in the 2023 summer cohort.&nb...

Internship With Sophron
Sophron offers innovative solutions for healthcare organizations and government agencies. Their team of experienced professionals works with clients to leverage technology and data analytics to improve public health outcomes. The Sophron Intern position is a flexible part time internship that runs alongside college semesters typically Fall thru Spring semesters. Target hours and pay are 40 hours/month @ $10/hr. Living inside of a HUBZone area is a requirement.
more details:
https://krieger.jhu.edu/publichealth/bulletin-board/internship-with-sophron/

Annual Undergraduate Public Health Conference – Sign Up to Present
Come join the Public Health Student Forum on Monday May 1st from 12-4 PM (poster sessions are only 1 hour long, however) to present a PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED poster around Bloomberg Lobby and have faculty and students walk around and see the amazing work you’ve been doing! FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP RECEIVE A FREE POSTER BOARD FOR THE PRESENTATION!
register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFvNlHaXP8q4oUO9Pals5OzjNvANbvkm73ZKXX2Il4DfWNMw/viewform

Climate Change and Mental Health Interventions Workshop
May 2 at 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, join APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity for an interactive workshop on how to design mental health interventions with a public health approach, focusing on how to engage and prioritize vulnerable populations.
click below for more details:

Climate Change and Mental Health Interventions Workshop | Public Health Studies People around the world are experiencing the physical and mental health effects of the climate crisis. To meet this growing need, equitable, community-level public health interventions are needed to build resilience and strengthen mental health...