Networking - Ten & Twos with Dr. Felicia Mebane https://tenandtwos.com/category/networking/ tips, advice and resources for careers in public health, including "How to EDU" Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://tenandtwos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/TenTwos-Logo-Clock-54bb101av1_site_icon-32x32.png Networking - Ten & Twos with Dr. Felicia Mebane https://tenandtwos.com/category/networking/ 32 32 APHA’s Annual Meeting – A Great Introduction to Public Health https://tenandtwos.com/aphas-annual-meeting-a-great-introduction-to-public-health/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:48:25 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1981 If you are a student and exploring career opportunities, I encourage you to attend the annual meeting for the American Public Health Association (APHA). These events bring thousands of professionals and experts and folks who want to connect with them to one place and time period. You can network, learn about the latest issues and […]

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]]> Public Health Conferences and Tools and Other Resources, Oh My https://tenandtwos.com/public-health-conferences-and-tools-and-other-resources-oh-my/ Sat, 08 Nov 2014 16:06:05 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1831 It is SO great when public health organizations collaborate to provide resources for public health professionals. Though I can’t tell how updated some of the links are, the news and meeting links are current (and future). A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries     Main Topic Pages Health Promotion […]

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]]> NAHSE Serves a Diverse Range of Health Care Leaders https://tenandtwos.com/nahse-serves-diverse-range-health-care-leaders/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 02:45:52 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1825 The National Association of Health Services Executives is a great organization for health care students and professionals. Its purpose is to: …ensure greater participation of minority groups in the health field. Its basic objective is to develop and maintain a strong viable national body to more effectively have input in the national health care delivery system. It has […]

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]]> Conference Showcases Dissemination and Implementation (More Exciting Than It Sounds) https://tenandtwos.com/conference-showcases-dissemination-implementation-exciting-sounds/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 02:37:39 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1822 December 8-9, 2014, AcademyHealth and the National Institutes of Health will co-host the “7th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Transforming Health Systems to Optimize Individual and Population Health.” If you are looking for an exciting way to make a real difference, consider focusing on research implementation and/or implementation. Both are emerging […]

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]]> Tell Your Family’s Migration Story for a Chance to Meet a Renown Author at APHA https://tenandtwos.com/tell-your-family-migration-story-for-a-chance-to-meet-a-renown-author-at-apha/ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:26:26 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1752 (copied directly from the APHA website: APHA Book Club) APHA Book Club On Aug. 14, 2014 APHA held its first Book Club meeting featuring Opening General Session Speaker Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.” Tell us your story for a chance to meet Wilkerson The story of […]

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]]> Summer Time and the Access May Be Easy (Easier) https://tenandtwos.com/summer-time-and-the-access-may-be-easy/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:40:40 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1544 If you are thinking about applying to a college or program this fall or later and have not yet connected with their faculty or staff, summer may be your time. One of the best actions you can take to help your chances of being accepted into a program (aside from doing your best in courses, […]

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]]> Tips for Using LinkedIn (and Other Online Networks) https://tenandtwos.com/tips-for-using-linkedin-and-other-online-networks/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:29:03 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1368 Whether you are entering the final year of your undergraduate training or secure in your current job, please take some time to build your LinkedIn (LI) network and use LI to pursue your professional goals. After all, you can’t leverage your professional community on LinkedIn if you don’t make the connections. Also, LI is not […]

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]]> Prepping for Conferences or Large Meetings https://tenandtwos.com/prepping-for-conferences-or-large-meetings/ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:23:56 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1335 Now that you have joined some professional or job-oriented groups, don’t forget to be you best by preparing in advance. Here are some tips. Add on as you think of more!! Conference purposes (reminder): Networking The exchange of professional information (e.g., research, practice tips, opportunities and much more) Making friends (You’ll meet a lot of […]

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]]> What Professional Groups Have You Joined….LATELY? https://tenandtwos.com/what-professional-groups-have-you-joined-lately/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:49:53 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1324 Professional associations or groups that represent specific jobs or careers can be great resources, especially in the early stages of a career. When you join and participate in conferences, meetings or other activities you can: meet potential funders/collaborators/new friends/colleagues/employers, raise your professional profile, learn about best practices, resources and the latest trends in your field, […]

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]]> A Promo for Health Promotion https://tenandtwos.com/a-promo-for-health-promotion/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:30:10 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=677 If you are interested in health promotion, here is a great site linking a network of students, professionals and employers via social media tools. And, as a bonus, you can find jobs, internships, information about degree programs and free webinars. Join in and get started!

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]]> Do You Have a Gift for Gab? Use it to Promote Health! https://tenandtwos.com/do-you-have-a-gift-for-gab-use-it-to-promote-health/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:19:49 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=353 One way public health experts influence people’s behaviors is to communicate messages about what to do or not to do to be healthy and why. To be effective, these experts rely on theories, research evidence and actual results to develop best practices for improving health. If you enjoy talking to people, working with mass media, […]

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]]> Yes, Docs. Whatever You Say, Docs. https://tenandtwos.com/yes-docs-whatever-you-say-docs/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:21:42 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=267 In a prior post, I noted that I would consult with a biostatistics expert on interesting topics and sources related to statistics and health. Dr. Amy Herring, my source, came through for me!! She recommended following an organization called STATS. They write articles and share insights into the meaning of the numbers behind the news. […]

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]]> Insert Lotto Motto Here https://tenandtwos.com/insert-lotto-motto-here/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:18:06 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=242 When you are looking for a career or specific position (internship or job), you won’t get help if you don’t ask for it…or, as is the case for this site…follow it. One way to get advice on a specific field like public health is to find someone who has a position or role or works […]

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]]> Networking is Not a Four Letter Word https://tenandtwos.com/networking-is-not-a-four-letter-word/ Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:19:10 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=210 Many people are shy about asking for help. As you develop your career, networking is not a bad word or something to avoid. Even if you are not looking for a job in this moment, you should be building your professional network. The folks in your network are potential sources of all sorts of useful […]

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]]> Today’s &A: Attend a Conference, Change the World https://tenandtwos.com/attend-a-conference-change-the-world/ Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:39:47 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=150 &A of Facebook Professional conferences are a great way to learn, share ideas and network. E.g., The 2011 Global Family Health Conference at Brigham Young University:http://ce.byu.edu/cw/gfh/. Check with your local or regional universities and colleges for similar opportunities. More &A Though this may be counterintuitive, professional conferences can be fun! Ok, not drinking beer and […]

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