[bioundgrd] IAP opportunity

[Rachel McPherson]

Dear Biology Students:

If you have time during the latter half of IAP, I encourage you to 
apply to our IAP Health Policy course (details below). It is a great 
opportunity if you have an auxiliary interest in Public Health and/or 
Public Policy.

The application may be downloaded using the following link:
http://web.mit.edu/casuarez/Public/17.916%20Application%202006.doc

If you cannot deal with word files, email me for a plain text version 
of the application.

Do not hesitate to contact us at 17.916-admin at mit.edu if you have any 
other questions.

Note the fast approaching application deadline of 11/28!

~Chris and Shilpa

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17.916
Special Topics in Political Science
Experiencing Health Policy: A Week in Washington, DC
Tobie Weiner, Chris Suarez, Shilpa Joshi
Mon Jan 30 thru Fri Feb 3, 08am-05:00pm, TBA, Info session 11/22 7:30 pm TBA

Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 28-Nov-2005
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 (1/25-1/27), visits to 
health policy think tanks or federal agencies (Dept. of Health & 
Human Services and Institute of Medicine), and relevant Congressional 
hearing during the second week (1/30-2/2). Events include lectures, 
informal discussions, community service activities. Students required 
to be on campus by noon on Wed. 1/25 for lectures. Applications sent 
out beginning 11/7 and due at midnight on 11/28. Decisions emailed on 
12/4. For application email 17.916-admin at mit.edu after 11/1.
Contact: Chris Suarez, casuarez at mit.edu
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