In-ServIce ProfeSSIonal DeveloPment for 21St century

leaDerS In global PublIc HealtH

The PH-LEADER program offers the opportunity for mid-career health professionals and scientists to immerse themselves in the design and complexities of alternative avenues to improve health. Participants will engage with experts in the field and learn from peers’ experiences through discussions that will stimulate the exchange of best practices and spark fresh ideas and perspectives on addressing the challenge of NCDs.

Be prepared for the challenge of change!

Key Dates• Application Deadline: 28 February 2015• Appointment Notice: 17 April 2015• Course Preparation: 1 June - 30 July 2015• Intensive Leadership Course in Atlanta,

USA: DATES TBD

How to ApplyApplication materials must be submitted electronically. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Program directors will review applications, interview applicants, and make final selections. Visit www.ph-leader.emory.edu and click APPLY for application and instructions.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) describing relevant public health experience, professional goals, and career plans. The letter should specify how the applicant’s participation will enable him/her to have an impact on NCD public health.

• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé.

• Two letters of support from professional referees (to be submitted directly by the referee to: ph-leader@emory.edu).

• This is an equal opportunity program; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Non-native speakers of English will be asked to demonstrate advanced English speaking ability.

PH-LEADER ProgramRollins School of Public Health

Emory University1518 Clifton Road, CNR 7040-L

Atlanta, Georgia 30322 USAph-leader@emory.edu

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGE

OF CHANGE?

Public Health Leadership and Implementation Academy for NCDs

(PH-LEADER)

Application Deadline:28 February 2015

for the 2014-2015 program year

www.ph-leader.emory.eduph-leader@emory.edu

Cover photo by Kris Valeriano

The Public Health Leadership and Implementation Acad-emy for NCDs (PH-LEADER) is the result of collaboration between Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico (INSP). This consortium was established through grant #D43TW009035 from the Fogarty International Center of the US National Institutes of Health.

Who Should ApplyApplicants must be:

• Highly motivated professionals, academics or government officials who wish to develop their leadership skills and enhance their ability to address pressing issues of public health in a rapidly changing environment.

• Qualified, credentialed (post-graduate or doctoral level) professionals, or equivalent public health experience.

• Highly motivated, curious, creative, and committed to interdisciplinary and collaborative work.

Participants can expect to:

• Develop applied skills in their areas of expertise.

• Increase their appreciation of the dynamics of systems as they pertain to health.

• Enhance their understanding of leadership and skills.

• Expand their international professional networks.

Photo by Kris Valeriano

Photo by Tony Benner Photography

Photo by Tony Benner Photography

“I have been to many programs in India and abroad. The amount of the variety among the faculty and the way they have taught is amazing. Everyone has taught us something unique. This faculty is tremendous, I couldn’t choose a favorite topic as it would do a disservice to the others.” -Ankush Desai, MBBS, MD, DM, Consultant in Endocrinology, Goa Medical College, Goa, India PH-LEADER 2013

The ProgramThe PH-LEADER program provides a unique opportunity for promising mid-career health professisonals and scientists to develop their skills in designing and evaluating chronic disease programs and policies, and in leadership.

To RegisterContact the program coordinator for regis-tration fees and additional information.

Registration fee includes:

• Course expenses, leadership profile assessment, and all texts and course materials.

• Lunch on seminar days during training at Emory University (does not include meals for days off, or evenings).

• Group activities and events.

Participant Cost: Participants are responsible for purchase of round-trip airfare, accommodations, meals, visa, ground transportation and are required to show proof of travel health insurance valid for the duration of their stay. A list of suggested housing will be provided. Course fees are subject to change. Please contact the program coordinator at ph-leader@emory.edu for current year pricing.

Program DescriptionThe leadership academy includes:• Intensive, three week course at Emory

University, in Atlanta on leadership and professional development, and implementation sciences.

• Leadership profile assessment with individualized feedback.

• Learning opportunities with public health faculty from prominent global institutions.