Student Assembly

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The APHA Student Assembly (APHA-SA) is the nation's 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.

Our Chair's Welcome and History pages provide more information about our organization.

Mission:

APHA-SA is a student-led international organization within the American Public Health Association (APHA) representing students of public health and other related disciplines. We are dedicated to enhancing students' professional development by providing resources, fostering diversity and promoting opportunities.

According to APHA-SA's Strategic Plan, APHA-SA supports the development of the next generation of public health professionals by:

• Increasing student representation in APHA
• Developing and disseminating educational and professional development resources
• Creating and promoting opportunities for student involvement within APHA-SA, APHA, and other health-related organizations
• Providing and sustaining vehicles for communication
• Advocating for student issues and public and health-related policy
• Facilitating networking among students and professionals

Membership Benefits

Announcements:

• 2013 Annual Meeting scholarship applications now being accepted!
• APHA-SA Call for Nominations: Seeking Committee Co-Chairs. Click here for application
• June Opportunities!! Jobs, Internships, Fellowships, Conferences, and more!
• Program Committee: Calling All Students!! Interested in Moderating an Oral or Round Table Scientific Session? Click here to sign up or email programming@aphastudents.org for more information
• Action Alert: Protecting Protecting the Prevention & Public Health Fund Action Committee Curricula: Knowing your Cause and Building a Movement. Has your affiliate completed the affiliate student MOU?? Click here sign or contact Renata Slayton at rslayton@apha@gmail.com for more information. Register for the Exploring the Link between Guns and Violence Webinar on Wednesday, July 10, 2pm-3:30pm  EDT by clicking here
• Did you know about APHA’s new Green Discount option? Save $20 off of your annual membership by choosing the new Green Discount option. By choosing the Green Discount, you will have access to the online version of the American Journal of Public Health rather than receive the print version. 
• Don't forget to visit the Student Assembly Group on APHA Connect!
• Access the APHA-SA Annual Report 2012
• Interested in becoming an APHA-SA Campus Liaison at your school? See the job description and 
application form.
• The National Mentoring Program (NMP) Committee is always looking for energetic and reliable mentors to participate in the NMP! A good mentor possesses the following qualities:

            1. Willingness to share skills, knowledge and expertise.
            2. Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a
                positive role model.        
            3. Takes a personal interest in the mentor-mentee
                relationship.  
            4. Exhibits enthusiasm in the field.
            5. Values ongoing learning and growth in the field.
            6. Provides guidance and constructive feedback.
            7. Respected by colleagues and employees in all levels
                of an organization.
            8. Sets and meets ongoing personal and professional
                goals. 
            9. Values the opinions and initiatives of others.
           10. Motivates others by setting a good example.

        Do these qualities describe you? You can be a mentor at
        any point in your academic or professional career. If you
        are nearly a career professional, someone in an MPH
        program would love to connect with you to learn how you
        transitioned into your full time job. If you are an MPH
        student in your second year, a first year might value your
        guidance!

        Please register here.
        Email us at mentoring@aphastudents.org if you have any 
        questions.

        Sincerely,

        Amanda Wendt and Abigail Lowin
        APHA-SA Mentoring Committee