1. Department of Global Health New Student Welcome August 18, 2016
Dr. Thomas R. Unnasch
Distinguished USF Health Professor & & Chair

2. Welcome to the USF College of Public Health!
Here are a couple of helpful links to get you started:
Online Orientation-Beginning Spring 2015
New Student Checklist
Schedule Search

3. Public Health Guidebooks
MPH, MSPH and DrPH
USF College of Public Health (COPH) Introduction
Student Resources
Program of Study Index

4. Our Department The Department of Global Health was created in 2004.
GH faculty are based here at the COPH and at the Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB). The Global Health Infectious Disease Research (GHIDR) team are based at the IDRB.
10,000 sf BSL-2 space; 4,000 sf BSL-3 space; 4,000 sf insectary

5. Faculty Mentor / Centralized Advising:
Career planning and mentorship
Contract courses, culminating experience
Centralized Advisors:
Course plan development
Academic guidance
Kelley Graff and Laura Spring

6. Archivum
What is it?
It is the home of a suite of applications that will support our College community’s academic and business processes.
Why do I care? 
As time passes more and more academic processes will be housed in Archivum- program of study, special project contract, etc.
Visit the homepage to see updated release notes/features.

7. Contract Courses
Independent Study, Special Project, Supervised Field Experience, Thesis, Specialized Study, Directed Research and/or Dissertation.
There are special registration requirements in the semester which you enroll for a contract course.
Please review the requirements prior to meeting your mentor and obtain their guidance and signature as needed.

8. Field Experience 8 weeks domestic or abroad
Attend Fall 2016 Poster Debriefing Session- Tuesday, November 29th
Domestic: (FE) 3 credit hours
Global Communicable Disease
Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security
Infection Control
International: (IFE) 6 credit hours
Required for Global Health Practice, optional for other concentrations
Hub sites: Ecuador, Malaysia, Panama and Uganda
If you are interested to complete an IFE you should plan to meet with Mr. Jesse Casanova by the second semester of your first year in the program.

9. IFE

10. Special Project Performed in the final semester of the program
Your Special Project is considered a culminating experience to utilize the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to develop a scholarly product
The topic will be determined through consultation with your faculty mentor and should be relevant to your long-term goals.
Submit contract for review/approval by your faculty mentor via Archivum

11. Thesis and Dissertation (MSPH and Doctoral students only)
Guidelines for the Thesis and the Dissertation adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the USF Graduate School.
For further clarification and directions specific to our Department view the “student resources” tab on the department of Global Health website.

12. How do I get involved?
Seminar in Global Health Infectious Disease Research: Thursdays 12:30-1:20pm IDRB, 3720 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, Florida, 33612, 3rd floor ( room 302)
Global Health Seminar Series: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm IDRB Suite 302
On campus student organizations (next slide)

13. Get Involved with Student Organizations
Global Health Student Association
Infectious Disease Student Association
International Health Service Collaborative
Maternal and Child Health Student Organization
Public Health Student Association

14. Student Honorary Research and Practice (SHARP) Awards
Financial Assistance for USF College of Public Health graduate students traveling to present research or practice at a local, state, regional, national or international professional meeting / conference.
MPH/MSPH $750 domestic/international
DrPH/PhD $1,500 domestic/international

15. Professional Development
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH),
American Public Health Association (APHA)
American Society of Microbiology
COPH Career Resources
Florida Public Health Association
Global Health Council

16. GA and GRA Appointments
State funded positions to assist with a class (GA)
A call for applications will be distributed early in the semester prior to appointment
Typically include an in-state tuition waiver (9/9/6) and hours per week
Precedence in selection will be given to doctoral students.
Research training Opportunities (GRA)
Will gain valuable experience with COPH faculty member
Typically include a tuition waiver, hours per week
Must have some level of research experience – laboratory, field or population based research
Volunteer to gain experience!

17. Research & Training Opportunities

18. New Student Introductions
Name, Concentration
Completed degree(s) and Major(s)
Why Public Health? Global Health?
Any additional questions?

19. Thank you and Welcome!