Training
GEOHealth Health Effects of Selected Environmental Exposomes across the Life CourSe (HEALS) - US
Objectives
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Train early career faculty and researchers and post-docs in designing a research study, writing a proposal and conducting research on topics related to the research aims.
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Formal doctoral level training in environmental health leadership and policymaking.
Training Programs - Objectives
Objective 1.
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Train postdoctoral (MD, PhD) scientists in a 24-month research and career training program on multidisciplinary environmental health
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Objective 2.
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Provide training and environmental health research opportunities for early-career faculty and researchers in appropriate public health or scientific fields
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Objective 3.
Provide doctoral level training for future public health leaders and policy makers giving them practical skills to translate Science into Policy
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Objective 4.
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Guide trainees and other environmental and occupational health researchers in India in the acquisition of skills necessary for a successful research career, and the creation of a professional development plan
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Capacity Building & Connections - Objectives
Objective 5.
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To continue the program of short-term (up to 6-weeks) trainee and faculty visits to HSPH to learn a specific research technique or data analysis
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Objective 6.
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To train public health students and early career professionals in India through short courses offered at CCDC and partner institutions in key environmental health topics
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Objective 7.
To assist the Indian Institute of Public Health and the Public Health Foundation of India in establishing Masters of Science Programs in Environmental Health
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Objective 8.
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To develop and strengthen regional collaborations, including partnerships among governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and health service groups
GEOHealth Training Program Timeline
(R) indicates courses taught remotely