triangle global health career day
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
The Triangle Global Health Career Day provides an excellent opportunity for students and those interested in a career in global health to learn more about the field, make connections with influential individuals and institutions, and sharpen and develop their marketable skills. At the same time, local organizations will gain access to highly-qualified and passionate individuals interested in global health and have an opportunity to share their mission and impact.
Triangle Global Health Career Day will bring students and professionals together to explore beginning a career in global health. Attendees will have opportunities to speak one-on-one to representatives from global health organizations to learn more about their work, hiring practices and current opportunities. The day’s activities will also include skill-building sessions, time for networking with local leaders in global health, and information and advice on entering into the field.
Where
RTP Foundation,
12 Davis Dr. Durham, NC
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When
Friday, January 27, 2017
10:00am – 4:00pm
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Why
Connect, find new opportunities, and build skills for a career in global health
Agenda
10:00 AM
Networking and Exhibit Space Open House
10:45 AM
Careers in Global Health Discussion
Join our panelists to explore a wide range of global health career options, including in biopharma research, health development, and government. Panelists will share from their experience and discuss the good, the bad and the inspiring aspects of a global health career path.
11:30 AM
Networking and Exhibit Space Open House
12 PM
Mentorship Lunch
Join local global health leaders for lunch and small group discussions ranging from the most valuable global health skills to the reality of working in global health.
1:00 PM
Networking and Exhibit Space Open House
1:30 PM
User-Centered Design in Global Health
This highly interactive session will cover skill-building for user-centered design that can be applied to many different global health challenges.
3:30 PM
Coffee and Dessert Reception
Speakers
lunch mentors
The Triangle Global Health Career Day provides an excellent opportunity for students and those interested in a career in global health to learn more about the field, make connections with influential individuals and institutions, and sharpen and develop their marketable skills. At the same time, local organizations will gain access to highly-qualified and passionate individuals interested in global health and have an opportunity to share their mission and impact. Triangle Global Health Care