[Bioundgrd] Fwd: 17.916: Experiencing Health Policy

[Janice Chang]

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>Hi Everyone,
>
>If you are at all interested in policy in general or the health care field,
>we strongly encourage you to apply to this IAP program/class. We are
>holding an info session TODAY, 11/16, in 4-270. The program has been
>strengthened by more funding and some new ideas this year and is sure to be
>both an exciting and rewarding experience. Come with your questions! Pizza
>will be served!
>
>17.916
>Special Topics in Political Science
>Experiencing Health Policy: A Week in Washington, DC
>Tobie Weiner, Adam Berinsky, Sandhya Sitaraman, Chris Suarez
>Tue Jan 25 thru Fri Jan 28, 08-05:00am, DC, Info session 11/16 7:30 pm 4-270
>Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
>Enter lottery by: 29-Nov-2004
>Limited to 20 participants.
>No listeners
>Prereq:
>Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
>Fee: 100.00 for travel and accommodation expenses in DC
>
>Reading and discussion of special topics in the field of social science.
>Class will expose students to current issues in health care & health
>policy. The program consists of seminars led by speakers from local schools
>of public health during the first week (1/19-1/21), visits to health policy
>groups or federal agencies (Dept. of Health & Human Services and Institute
>of Medicine), and relevant Congressional hearing during the second week
>(1/25-1/29). Events include lectures, informal discussions, community
>service activities. Students required to be on campus by noon on Wed. 1/19
>for lectures. Applications sent out on 11/22 and due at midnight on 11/29.
>Decisions emailed on 12/4. For application email 17.916-admin at mit.edu after
>11/18.
>Contacts: Sandhya Sitaraman, sandhyas at mit.edu  and Chris Suarez,
>casuarez at mit.edu