Free Subscriptions
As an APHA student member, you'll receive a subscription to The Nation's Health and online access to the American Journal of Public Health. These two premier publications will be your resource for public health research, issues, clinical practice and a host of other public health items.
Job Listing Database and Career Services
APHA's Public Health CareerMart puts you in touch with potential employers. You'll be able to see national job listings, post your resume online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and participate in interviews at the Annual Meeting.
Mentoring Program
The National Mentoring Program in Public Health (NMP), is a project of APHA's Public Health Student Caucus (PHSC). Mentoring is a way to link up a learner (mentee) and a teacher (mentor). This program will pair public health students with public health professionals across a variety of disciplines.
Student Assembly
APHA Student Assembly (SA) is a student-led international organization within the American Public Health Association representing students of public health and other related disciplines. The Student Assembly is dedicated to enhancing students’ professional development by providing resources, fostering diversity and promoting opportunities. The Student Assembly facilitates networking experiences, inform students of award & career opportunities, and promote activism and leadership as future public health leaders. All APHA student members automatically become members of the APHA Student Assembly.
Books and Journal Articles
APHA is a premier publisher of public health books. Subjects include community health, nicotine, children's health, diseases, water and food standards. In addition, APHA provides expert reviews and commentary on other publishers' books and over 100 other health-related journal articles.
A World of Information and Resources
APHA's Web site is an excellent resource for students who want up-to-date information on current local, national and global public health issues. The Web site links page connects you to a variety of sites that will provide you with the information you need to complete your research on virtually every topic encompassed within the realm of public health. Whether you're writing a paper, preparing a debate or merely interested in finding statistics on a specific issue, you can find what you need on the APHA Web site.
Get Involved
APHA identifies you as a very special member of the public health community: a dedicated person who has made a commitment to get involved in the forefront of public health. You can serve on an issue-related committee or section committee, get involved with public health programs or write public health policy.
Continuing Education
APHA is accredited in 12 disciplines and offers continuing education units during the Annual Meeting and through our distance learning programs.
Section Activities
APHA's discipline-based Sections will provide you with timely information, newsletters and thought-provoking listserv discussions.
Access to the Biggest Public Health Meeting
It's more than a meeting. It's where you can find over 900 scientific sessions presented by health experts, earn continuing education credits, see over 450 exposition booths, find a job and network with more than 13,000 other public health professionals. As an APHA member, you will receive a special discounted rate to attend.
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The American Public Health Association Mission
APHA is an Association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public's health. It promotes the scientific and professional foundation of public health practice and policy, advocates the conditions for a healthy global society, emphasizes prevention, and enhances the ability of members to promote and protect environmental and community health. |
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Whether your goal is to read the AJPH Online or participate in the Annual Meeting or a special interest section, you have a place at APHA. If you're not already a member, it is time you join and start taking advantage of the many benefits and services APHA has to offer. If you are a member, recommend membership to someone else and watch them enjoy and discover the various ways APHA and their contribution to public health is valued.