Health Policy & Management Student Association

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019!!! Be sure to stay connected through our LinkedIn and Facebook Groups!
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12138944/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/umdhpm/

Capstone Presentations are happening now! Join us as our amazing students share their internship experiences and projects!

Coffee hour today in the HLSA office. 3-4PM ☕☺️

Congratulations to our Masters (Yooni Choi, Manisha Gupta, 2019) and PhD (Priscilla Novak, 2019) students on successfully presenting their theses!

REMINDER: UMD APHA EVENT TOMORROW 12-1PM in the Friedgen Lounge SPH 2236! Hosted by our very own Samantha Guarneri and Krishna Patel with Dr. Andrew Coop from the UMD School of Pharmacy!

http://sph.umd.edu/event/apha-student-assembly-talk-dr-andrew-coop-how-synthetic-opioids-could-offer-pain-relief

REMINDER: UMD APHA EVENT TOMORROW 12-1PM in the Friedgen Lounge SPH 2236! Hosted by our very own Samantha Guarneri and Krishna Patel with Dr. Andrew Coop from the UMD School of Pharmacy!

http://sph.umd.edu/event/apha-student-assembly-talk-dr-andrew-coop-how-synthetic-opioids-could-offer-pain-relief

APHA Student Assembly Talk with Dr. Andrew Coop: How Synthetic Opioids Could Offer Pain Relief Without Addiction | UMD School of Public Health On Wednesday, March 13 the American Public Health Association (APHA) Student Assembly will welcome Dr. Andrew Coop, a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy for a talk on Dr. Coop's work creating...

💡Humans of HLSA 💡
Name: Sidney Chen
Hometown: Houston, TX
Alma Mater: Texas A&M University
Program: MHA in Health Administration
Career Goals: To work as a hospital department director in lower socioeconomic or underdeveloped areas of need.
Fun Fact: Once played the national anthem (trumpet) for a Houston Astros game.

Classes have officially begun and we've got below-freezing temps all week... as if we needed an excuse to drink more coffee 🙄☕️
Stop by tomorrow from 3-4PM in SPH 3310 for a warm beverage, snacks, and chitchat about the latest in the program. See you then!

Our very own Dr. Dylan Roby will be leading a workshop for health insurance sign-up!

The health insurance landscape can be tricky to navigate. There are many variables that make a plan right for someone, so it's a decision you have to reach on your own. But there are some basic guidelines and terms to know. This workshop is designed to help you understand your options and spend wisely when you're shopping for health insurance.

Hear from Dylan H. Roby, Associate Chair and Associate Director at UMD's School of Public Health and Ms. Devon Jackson from the UMD Health Center on Tuesday, October 30th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

This workshop will be held in STAMP, Pyon Su Room, #2108. FREE lunch is available starting at 12:15 PM for those who register.

http://umddepartments.orgsync.com/org/gradlegalaid

SEE YOU TONIGHT!!!

☕️Fresh coffee to ward away today's rainy blues...
☕️3 - 4PM SPH 3310 in the HLSA department

Thanks to those who have already RSVPed. If you're joining us for Bowling Night, please let us know! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsasa-bowling-night-tickets-51273708041

HSASA Bowling Night! HSASA Bowling Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 18th from 6 - 9PM at the College Park Bowlero. Come and challenge our undefeated bowling champion, Erin Slifer! Drinks and dinner are available at the location. ALL students, faculty, alumni, and their friends are welcome!

💡Humans of HLSA 💡
Name: Mikayla Walker
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Alma Mater: The George Washington University
Program: MPH in Health Equity, Certificate in Global Health
Career Goals: My personal goal after I graduate is to use my degree in a global setting and go on a 1-year fellowship abroad. Once I come back, I am interested in working in a position where I am still involved in global health issues and am able to travel often, but still live in the United States. I am also interested in medical school, so there are many options for post-grad life.
Fun Fact: I have an ESA named Molly!! She’s a yellow lab and lives with me on campus. She also has her own Instagram so follow her and tell all your friends!!

Social Responsibility & Entrepreneurship Grand Rounds Lecture happening at 11AM today!

Are you looking for graduate assistantships? 👀Try looking outside the department. Check this out regularly: https://ejobs.umd.edu/

What: Free LinkedIn Headshots! 📸

Where: Stamp Student Union - Grand Ballroom

When: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (11:00am - 1:30pm) AND Friday, October 19, 2018 (9:30am - 12:00pm).

No appointments necessary - drop-in! All attendees in line by 1:15 p.m. (10/16) and 11:45 a.m (10/19) are guaranteed a photo.Expect to take 5-10 minutes out of your day.

We will only photograph you from the mid-chest and up. You can expect your photo sent out within 7 business days post-event.

Check out more events at http://www.go.umd.edu/uccevents

💡Humans of HLSA💡
Erin Slifer
Hometown: Mt. Airy, MD
Alma Mater: Princeton University
Current Program: Health Policy Analysis & Evaluation
Career Goals: Either to work on Capitol Hill as a health policy analyst or to work for a health policy consulting firm
Fun Fact: I play professional lacrosse for the

💡Humans of HLSA💡
Kristen Mejia
Hometown: Carteret, New Jersey
Alma Mater: Lehigh University ‘17 (WOO WOO!)
Program: Health Equity (MPH)
Career Goals: After graduation, I want to be able to explore a couple of different options (womxn’s Health, LGBTQ Health, Indigenous Health, Latinx Health, continue working within domestic violence...). Health equity is incredibly varied and I want to take the time to figure out where I feel truly situated. However, I know that in the future I will be pursuing a PhD in (probably) medical anthropology or just anthropology. I’m not sure yet but I am keeping my options open.
Fun Fact: I live a vegan lifestyle and my health is really important to me. I’ve traveled to 4/7 continents and I also write and perform spoken word poetry!

💡Humans of HLSA💡
Joana Romero
Hometown: Lanham, Maryland
Alma Mater: University of Maryland, College Park
Current Program: Health Services Administration
Career Goals: I want to become a hospital administrator where I would like to focus on operations management and improving the quality of patient care.
Fun fact: I was a preschool teacher for 5 years! I’m no longer in the classroom but I still help organize fun events such as field trips and our preschool graduation.

It's that time of the year... 🍂🍁🍎🎃

💡Humans of HLSA💡
Morgan Wiggan
Hometown: Dayton, Maine
Alma Mater: George Washington University
Current Program: Health Equity (MPH)
Career Goals: One day I hope to work either in research or program evaluation with the goal of improving maternal and child health especially for marginalized communities. Children are our future and mothers are often the leaders in our communities to spearhead much needed improvements. They’re often the most burdened. I’m not sure if I would do this by getting a PHD but I’m considering it.
Fun Fact: I’m the program and market manager for a farmers market in Langley Park called Crossroads Farmers Market focused on expanding access to healthy culturally appropriate foods for low income communities.

Info Session is TODAY at 12PM in the Friedgen Seminar Room (SPH 2236)!

The Gold Public Health Innovation Award is the University of Maryland’s first award competition given to an applicant (team and/or individual) for a creative solution to the world’s most complex public health issues... students can compete for up to $5,000..." http://sph.umd.edu/event/gold-award-information-session-dr-neil-j-sehgal-and-ivy-benjenk

💡 Humans of HLSA 💡
Nicole Stephenson
Hometown: Glen Burnie, MD
Alma Mater: UMD
Current Program: Health Service Administration (MHA)
Career Goal: To be a hospital administrator OR own my own addiction clinic
Fun fact: I own 6 dogs - 4 pitbulls, a puggle, and a French bulldog.

To celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, please bring a pumpkin or apple flavored beverage / food to this week's Coffee Hour! There will be trivia and some public health swag for the winner(s). We will also have an awesome playlist to set the stage for great food tasting! See you there!

P.S. Apple Cider, Apple Muffins, Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Cookies are all great ideas.

Hi everyone, we're organizing a bowling event at the CP Bowlero!

Be sure to fill out the poll to help us select the best night!
https://xoyondo.com/ap/SgyKm1Olhbfw25h

💡 Humans of HLSA 💡
Name: Carter Thompson
Hometown: Townsend, DE
Alma Mater: West Virginia University
Current Program: Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Career Goals: Make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Fun Fact: Huge baseball fan - go Phillies!

Hi everyone, we have a Linkedin Group to keep in touch with faculty, alumni, and students about professional activities. Look for employment and internship opportunities there!

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12138944/

Our first HLSA Seminar is tomorrow, Sept. 20th from 12-1PM with Robert Nelb! Everyone is highly encouraged to attend. Students with a GA/TA position are required to attend. See you there!

First Look Fair is tomorrow!

First Look Fair In order to accommodate the greatest number of community members, the outdoor First Look Fair is now a ONE-DAY 8-HOUR EVENT: Thursday, Sept 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come Find Your Thing. Whatever your thing is - sports, theater, community service, beekeeping, or just about anything else you can ima...

That's right, folks! First meeting will take place tomorrow night. Everyone is invited to grab food and drinks at the local bar afterwards. See you then! 👀🍔🌮🍻