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Finding and Setting Up MPH Practicum Hubert Zirimwabagabo BUSPH Alumnus Background Physician trained in Rwanda: 3 years as medical coordinator and physician in refugee camp, Rwanda. 1 month as public health intern, Kirehe Hospital, Rwanda.

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Finding and Setting Up MPH Practicum

Hubert Zirimwabagabo BUSPH Alumnus

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Background

3 years as medical coordinator and physician in refugee camp, Rwanda. 1 month as public health intern, Kirehe Hospital, Rwanda. 2 years as volunteer and activist, Rwanda and internationally. Physician trained in Rwanda:

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Practicum

Duration: 4 months, 20 hrs/week. Place: HQ in Cambridge. Cost: ≈ 600$ (unpaid). SoW: 2 assignments

Project support and consultancy:

Gates Foundation’s Child Health Records Design Contest (July.-Nov).

Research and policing: Impact of CCTs and Vouchers

in Sub-Saharan Africa (Sept.-Dec.)

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Before…

Prepare

Defining your interest >> search

Approach

Sharing (friends, lecturers, career

fficers..)

Reach

Follow-up, anticipate (visits, emails,…)

Key: don’t wait!

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Once there…

Engage with your supervisor (check-in),

colleagues (breaks), visitors (presentations)…

Keep your interest high not matter what!
Manage your internship, coursework, CE, …
Create a lasting and positive impression!

Key: stay professional & enthusiastic!

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After…

Keep contacts: LinkedIn, referees, etc.
Follow-up: newsletters, briefs, jobs +++

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