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Bayer Scholars Program for the Summer Institute in Data to Policy

Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Bayer Scholars Program for the Summer Institute in Data to Policy

Enhance your ability to use data to shape, advocate for, and evaluate policies that affect families, reproductive health, and the health of populations.

June 5-16, 2023
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2023
COURSES 100% ONLINE

The Data to Policy in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Summer Institute is designed to equip students with skills needed to understand population-based data and shape policies related to families, reproductive health, and the health of populations.

Course information is available on the Courses and Schedule page and our expert instructors are listed on the Faculty page. Please go to the Registration page to enroll in courses. Cost information can be found in the Tuition section.

The Institute is structured around the public health cycle of assessing health and health determinants, developing policy to respond to identified health needs, and assuring that implemented policies achieve their purpose through evaluation. All courses focus on using data to drive decisions and actions at each point in this public health cycle. Institute participants can select training in approaches that range from statistical analysis of population health indicators to community organizing and participatory program evaluation. Courses are one to two credits and offered in short, compact formats suited for non-degree seeking students.

“Passionate instructors with real-world experience in the course material who also brought in guest lecturers from other specialties to expand what the course covered.”

“The lectures were jam-packed with very interesting content, and I learned so much about global family planning policies and programs. I think the course was organized very well, and their expectations were made clear.”

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COURSES

INSTITUTE FACULTY

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The Summer Institute offers:

Condensed course formats from two days to two weeks;
Industry-leading, interactive online courses;
Bloomberg School faculty instruction.

By taking Institute courses, you will develop skills to:

Assess health and health determinants using data and scientific research

Critically Evaluating the Science for Policy and Practice (2 credits)

Develop and advocate for evidence-based policies to respond to population health needs

Advocating for Global Reproductive Health* (2 credits)
Creating, Implementing and Monitoring Budgets for Projects and Programs (1 credit)
Strategic Leadership Principles and Tools for Health System Transformation in PFRH* (2 credits)
Using Data to Inform Family Planning Policies* (2 credits)
Youth Voice in Public Health (1 credit)

Evaluate and discuss policy impact to assure implemented policies and programs achieve their purpose

Introduction to Program Evaluation in PFRH (1 credit)

Bayer Scholars will receive a tuition scholarship to take two to three courses in the Summer Institute. The Bayer Scholars Program requires scholars take at least one of the courses marked with an asterisk above, which are offered by faculty associated with the Gates Institute and will be held at times that do not to conflict.

Bayer scholars will participate in courses virtually, through live video conferencing with faculty and students (synchronous sessions) and/or pre-recorded lectures (asynchronous sessions). Participation in live course sessions is required for most courses. See the list of courses above for meeting dates and times.

The Summer Institute in Data to Policy in Population, Family and Reproductive Health will be held June 5th to 16th, 2023.

Those interested in applying should do so as soon as possible by clicking the button below. For more information on the Bayer Scholars Program for the Summer Institute, please contact sally.safi@jhu.edu.

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