Are you looking for opportunities to network with students and young professionals from around the country? Would you also like to gain leadership experience through national initiatives? Then, the American Public Health Association (APHA) Student Assembly is for you.
The APHA Student Assembly, in official relations with the American Public Health Association , is the 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. We are dedicated to enhancing students' professional development by providing resources, fostering diversity, and promoting opportunities.
By joining APHA as a full-time student member, you will automatically become a Student Assembly member, and have access to all APHA-SA membership benefits. Benefits include access to the National Mentoring Database, publishing opportunities, advocacy training and experiences, reduced registration price for APHA's Annual Meeting, opportunities to present during APHA's Annual Meeting, subscription to the APHA-SA listserv, and ability to participate in committee work. With 13 committees to choose from, you can select your level of participation. Join a committee to assist in its agenda, chair a committee to lead the initiative, or even run for an Executive position on our board – committees range from Action (advocacy) to Development (grant writing) to Opportunities.
The APHA-SA listserv is used to disseminate information, resources, and opportunities that are student-specific. We send information about APHA, APHA-SA, and national initiatives, such as National Public Health Week and the Get Ready Campaign. Additionally, through the listserv, we disseminate research, leadership, funding, and career opportunities. Members can also utilize the listserv to announce opportunities or conferences/meetings that would be of interest to other student members.
If you would like to have a student voice and participate in APHA-SA through activities within our committees and our various initiatives, consider joining the American Public Health Association today. Your student membership will give you the access and opportunities you need to succeed in your educational career, as well as prepare you for your career path. For more information on APHA-SA, visit our website at http://www.apha.org/membergroups/students/.
To join APHA, visit http://www.apha.org/about/membership/.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristy A. Siegel, Chair of Student Assembly, at chair@aphastudents.org.
By Kristy A. Siegel, MPH, CHES, Chair, APHA-Student Assembly
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