Professional Development
Here at GW, we want to make sure your public health education translates to real-life experience in the field.
That's why we provide ample opportunities for you to develop professionally during your time here, including events sponsored by the Center of Excellence. See some of our past events below:
MCH II Students- Federal Register Comments for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Friday, 9/8/2023, All day
MCH 2 students wrote comments on the Federal Register
Working Towards Birthing Justice
In partnership with a Women in The Room Productions, the Center of Excellence hosted a screening of Birthing Justice with amazing panelists.
Friday, 3/24/2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
In partnership with a Women in The Room Productions, the Center of Excellence hosted a screening of Birthing Justice with amazing panelists.
2023 IPE: Living in a Post-Dobbs World
Friday, 1/27/2023, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The 2023 IPE focused on the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Milken 25th Anniversary Event: Maternal and Child Health and Opportunities for Community Impact
Wednesday, 12/14/2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
As the School of Public Health celebrated 25 years, the Milken Institute celebrated community partners with an award ceremony themed around MCH.
Celebrate Our Successes: The 2022 Global Woman Awards
Friday, 10/14/2022, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Global Women P.E.A.C.E. Foundation has been awarding women and men for their work against FGM and other types of violence against women and girls since 2015
Liz Borkowski from our MCH Center of Excellence also often provides meaningful workshops for students throughout the year. Find some of them here:
- Giving Peer Feedback
- Writing Effective Public Comments
- Writing Strong Abstracts
Read more about how we offer students opportunities in professional enhancement and career development.