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Title: Health Administration Section Mentorship Programs

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Section/SPIG: Health Administration

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  • Have you ever been to an APHA meeting and become overwhelmed by all the meetings, sessions and receptions?

  • Do you want to be more involved in the activities of the HA Section and APHA?

  • Would you like to make your voice heard?

  • Well, getting involved is the key.


    • The HA Section is looking for students and members who want to have a seasoned HA member to show them the ropes.

    The APHA Health Administration Section will be a cutting edge forum for public health administrators providing timely and reliable information on the best practices of health administration, providing focused deliberation on and advancement of sound public health policy, and by providing interactive networking and mentoring opportunities and skill building for members and future members.

    Adopt a Student



    HA Section members are encouraged to "Adopt a Student" at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans this November. It is a win-win for everyone involved. Students get a chance to spend time with and learn from leading experts in the field. Mentors get the opportunity to see public health from a fresh perspective, as well, identify future talent. The HA Section is strengthened with informed students who become members. Your time commitment is minimal to the investment in the future of public health.

    Mentor Responsibilities


    • Be in touch with the student ASAP to become acquainted with the student.

    • Work out a schedule with the student, involving them in any advance conference calls, e-mail exchanges or other activities, as well as relevant Section and committee meetings and scientific sessions at the Annual Meeting. Take the student to lunch or dinner.

    • Make a plan to meet the student as early as possible in the meeting. Connect with them throughout the meeting. Make sure that they stay engaged, and that they are learning how APHA and the Section operate.



    Student Responsibilities


    • Connect with the HA Section mentor ASAP to become acquainted with the mentor’s job responsibilities, interests, role in HA Section or APHA.

    • Make yourself available to attend section meetings with mentor, and scientific sessions as appropriate. Attend lunch or dinner with mentor.

    • Be in touch with the membership committee beforehand to ensure that you understand fully your responsibilities as student mentee.





    HA Section members are encouraged to mentor a new or not so new HA member at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans this November. It is a win-win for everyone involved. The Section and APHA offer a variety of activities for members to be involved in making a difference in the public's health by advancing the quality and practice of health administration. Mentors get the opportunity to meet other public health professionals. The HA Section is strengthened with informed members who are fully engaged in the activities of the HA Section and APHA.

    Mentor Responsibilities


    • Be in touch with the HA Section member ASAP to become acquainted and learn about their interests.

    • Work out a schedule with the HA Section member, involving them in any advance conference calls, e-mail exchanges or other activities, as well as relevant Section and committee meetings and scientific sessions at the Annual Meeting. Take the new or not so new member to lunch or dinner.

    • Make a plan to meet the HA Section member as early as possible in the meeting. Connect with them throughout the meeting. Make sure that they stay engaged, and that they are learning how APHA and the HA Section operate.



    HA Section New or Not so New Member Responsibilities


    • Connect with the HA Section mentor ASAP to become acquainted with the mentor’s interests, role in HA Section or APHA.

    • Make yourself available to attend section meetings with mentor, and scientific sessions as appropriate. Attend lunch or dinner with mentor.


      • Mentors and mentees will be matched based on field of interest, region, academic affiliations, etc as best possible. We look forward to every HA Section Member being either a mentor or a mentee or both. Please complete the attached Information Sheet and email to <asmith48219@aol.com>, or fax to (313) 794-7267. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Audrey E. Smith at (313) 402-9608.

      PLEASE RETURN BY August 1, 2005 to Audrey E. Smith, <asmith48219@aol.com>.