2007 NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship Call for Applications
Application Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2007
Information: www.academyhealth.org/nchs
Questions: nchs@academyhealth.org
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applications for their 2007 Fellowship. This program brings visiting scholars in health services research-related disciplines to NCHS to collaborate on studies of interest to policymakers and the health services research community using NCHS data systems.
Applications must demonstrate training and/or experience in health services research and methodology, reflecting disciplines such as:
-Public health -Sociology
-Public administration -Economics
-Health care administration -Behavioral sciences
-Statistics
Applications are welcomed from doctoral students through senior researchers/faculty. Doctoral students must have completed course work and be at the dissertation phase of their program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
National Health Policy Conference (NHPC)
February 12-13, 2007, Capital Hilton, Washington, DC
Registration Now Open
The National Health Policy Conference, co-sponsored by AcademyHealth and Health Affairs, brings together leading experts from the Administration, Congress, academia, and the health industry to share their insight into the key health care issues confronting policymakers and to provide in-depth analysis of health policy priorities for the year ahead. Register early and take advantage of special rates and exciting changes such as a new venue and targeted session topics.
New Location!
The conference is moving to a new location in the center of downtown Washington, DC. The Capital Hilton is just two blocks from The White House and within walking distance of monuments, museums, shopping, the National Mall, local attractions, restaurants, and many other major points of interest in the city.
New Topics!
This year we are introducing conversation topics that will help provide insight on select core issues in addition to the regular overview of the broad policy agenda. The four conversation topics for this year’s conference are:
- Driving for Quality
- Addressing Coverage Issues and Evolving Strategies
- Strengthening the Workforce
- Advancing Public Health
There will be one plenary session and two or three break out sessions per topic. Each session will be guided by experts in their respective fields. For more information about the conference, registration, and hotel reservations please visit the NHPC Web site.
