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Study Abroad Studentship posted
Hi everyone, Please check out the new posting in the collaboration center: http://hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=17 Free money is always good. Please let me know if you find this useful! Andrey ... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	June, 30 2010

Job Opening with Pathfinder - Boston, MA, USA
Hi All, Check out this new job opportunity in HSS: http://hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=16. This may be a little too advanced for students or recent graduates, but it's worth a shot. Please tell your colleagues and ment... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	May, 25 2010

GHEC Conference Summary - Great networking, Not enough action
Hi Everyone, Having spent three great days in Mexico, I have come back with a nice tan, lots of contacts, and an unsatisfied feeling of "so what now..." I was really impressed by some of the research and volunteer work that students are doing in Central and South America. I enjoye... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	April, 12 2010

Trying to find health expenditure data - Can anyone help?
Hello everyone, I am trying to find health expenditure data for developing countries and need your help. In particular, where can I find data on consumer spending on h... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	April, 07 2010

Opportunity to shape US Foreign Policy NOW
Hi Everyone, Please go to http://www.globalpulse2010.gov/ NOW to contribute your opinion on key global health issues. The US White House and USAID has put together a cool, 3-day discussion forum to hear from us about what issue will be imp... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	March, 31 2010

New Research Ideas Post in Collaboration Center
Hi Everyone! Dr. Chad Swanson, a U.S. based physician has created a great site with health systems research ideas that he'd be happy to work on with students. Check out his post in the collaboration center: http://www.hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.as... Read full post
Posted by Andrey for Dr. Chad Swanson	March, 17 2010

New Online Health System Course (Free) Posted
Busy day for Health Systems...I just tried the first few modules of a useful online course on Health Systems put together by Johns Hopkins University. Check it out: http://www.hsanet.org/pages/GHEC-module.aspx Let us know what you think! Best An... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	March, 10 2010

New Post: Health System Call for Abstracts
Opportunity for students and early career professionals to get your expenses paid to present health systems research in Switzerland! Check out the post here: http://www.hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=14. Best A... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	March, 10 2010

New Post: Health Systems Essay Competition
Check out this great opportunity to get a free trip to Montreux, Switzerland while gaining experience in HSS: http://www.hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=13. Take Care, Andrey ... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	March, 10 2010

New Event Posting: Global Health Career Day @ Penn - Saturday, March 27
Check out the new event posting here in the events section. Good opportunity to learn about South-South interactions for those of you in the U Penn area. All the best Andrey ... Read full post
Posted by Andrey for Valerie Sica	March, 04 2010

New Post: Ecuador Clinical, Public Health, and Language Opportunity
Check out this interesting opportunity to practice clinically, learn about the local health system, and speak spanish! The post can be found here. ... Read full post
Posted by Andrey for Don Wedemeyer M.D.	March, 04 2010

Lancet Student Partners with HSAN Student Section
The Lancet Student has posted a blog summarizing some reasons why students would want to get involved in Health Systems Strengthening. Check it out		Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	February, 24 2010

Stay up to date on new posts for collaboration through Twitter
Hello everyone! I want to encourage you to follow the HSAN Student Section on twitter to stay updated on any new posts for collaboration, articles, or cool new global health resources. Best Andrey... Read full post
Posted by Andrey	February, 11 2010

New Collaboration Post: Global Health Policy Intern Position
A cool new offer to collaborate has just posted: http://hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=7. It can be found in location: N. America, category: Research, Subcategory: Policy and Systems. Here's a brief description: Dr. Chad Swanson is looking for a committed volunteer who is willing t... Read full post
Posted by Andrey for Dr. Chad Swanson	February, 10 2010

New Post: HSAN Student Section looking for student leaders to be part of its management team
Hi All, please see the new collaboration post at (http://hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=4). The post can be found in location: global, Category: Education, Subcategory: Program Development. Thanks! Andrey... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	February, 08 2010

New Collaboration Post: One Year International Health Research Opportunity in Zambia - (Choma, Zambia)
Check out the new post in the Collaboration Center: Africa>Research>Translational>February 5 (http://www.hsanet.org/pages/postingDetail.aspx?postid=3) Dear Students, This is an exciting new opportunity for any student interested in international health to spend a year in a highly structured, well... Read full post
Posted by Andrey for Caroline Grogan	February, 05 2010

Welcome to HSAN Student Section
Hello everyone! It's been a long time coming, but the HSAN student section is here. This site is a platform for students to learn and get involved. We need student participation and feedback to make this site useful and successful. Please let use know if you have any question. In the meantime, enjoy... Read full post
Posted by Andrey Ostrovsky	February, 05 2010