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

Panelists at the Birthing Justice Event

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 event

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.

Student panelists Alyssa Baer and Maria Wallace at the event

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.