AcademyHealth student chapters enhance the learning and professional development experience for students of health services research and health policy. Designed to promote networking, student chapters receive support from AcademyHealth in instituting programs and projects of interest. Suggestions for student chapter activities include:
Networking and Collaboration
- Publish a chapter newsletter
- Establish a network with alumni associations, local professional associations, and other local groups in health services research and health policy.
- Schedule a campus visit with another chapter in your area.
Recruitment and Promotion
- Hold an information/recruitment event for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Provide information to students who might be considering a career in health services research and health policy.
Skill Development
- Attend an AcademyHealth conference. Request to co-host student-specific conference events.
- Practice abstract presentations prior to an upcoming conference and receive feedback.
- Discuss an AcademyHealth online webinar on methods, professional skill-building, or policy topics.
- Schedule a series of guest speakers on topics of interest.
Community Engagement
Coordinate a community service project.