Student Section Corner – Vivay Vasudevan, MPH

The main role of the student section is that the student representatives are a liaison for students in the Disability Section. If students have any thoughts or concerns, they can contact any of the student representatives, and we can convey their concerns to the Disability Section Executive Committee. We offer opportunities for students to network with other students and faculty at the APHA Annual Meeting. This year we are offering an orientation session for students who have never been to the Annual Meeting. We are again conducting a mentoring session, where students can talk with faculty members of the disability section. Last year the topics ranged from publishing and grants to general life/career paths. 

The student section is also assisting the Disability Section in many other ways. For example, this year we are planning on being involved in the strategic planning and policy activities for the section.   Please contact Vivay Vasudevan at vvasud2@uic.edu  for more information.

Members of the student section receive a special discount rate to the peer reviewed Disability and Health Journal.  Please visit www.aahd.us/membership to fill out the form and receive the Disability and Health Journal via mail and have access to all current and archived issues at www.disabilityandhealthjnl.com