Students at IPRCE

As a student, you contribute fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a passion for making a difference. You bring research skills, analytical thinking, and a commitment to public health that enhances our collective efforts to prevent violence and injuries.

You will acquire a comprehensive set of skills in research, program implementation, and advocacy, empowering you to contribute meaningfully to the field. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and cutting-edge research from esteemed experts in the field, enriching your knowledge and expertise.

By engaging in this program, you will establish valuable connections with a diverse network of professionals and organizations in the field, fostering relationships that can enhance your career and broaden your understanding of public health practices.

Through your participation, you will significantly enhance your qualifications, making you a more competitive candidate for positions within public health and related fields. This experience will equip you with the specialized knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers.

You will actively contribute to initiatives that aim to improve community safety and well-being, playing a crucial role in efforts that have a tangible impact on public health outcomes. Your involvement will help drive meaningful change and support the creation of safer, healthier communities.

Injury and Violence Prevention Certificate Program

Through this comprehensive program, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed for leadership roles in this field through a mix of required and elective courses, along with practical experience and professional development opportunities.

Task Forces

By joining specialized task forces, you will contribute to community projects and learn from experts about the latest research in injury and violence prevention.

Applied Practice Experiences

You will gain practical experience by applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings, better preparing you for professional roles.

Courses

• Injury Prevention and Control (EH 580/BSHE 591M): A 2-credit course offered in the Fall, focusing on strategies and methods for injury prevention.
• Violence as a Public Health Problem (BSHE 565): A 2-credit course offered in the Spring, examining violence from a public health perspective.

Scholarships and Fellowships

There will be opportunities for you to pursue funding opportunities that are tailored to support your research projects and professional development in the area of injury prevention, enabling you to advance your expertise and career.

Professional Networking

You can connect with peers, mentors, and professionals, building valuable relationships for your future career opportunities.

Injury and Violence Prevention Certificate Program

Through this comprehensive program, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed for leadership roles in this field through a mix of required and elective courses, along with practical experience and professional development opportunities.

Task Forces

By joining specialized task forces, you will contribute to community projects and learn from experts about the latest research in injury and violence prevention.

Applied Practice Experiences

You will gain practical experience by applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings, better preparing you for professional roles.

Courses

• Injury Prevention and Control (EH 580/BSHE 591M): A 2-credit course offered in the Fall, focusing on strategies and methods for injury prevention.
• Violence as a Public Health Problem (BSHE 565): A 2-credit course offered in the Spring, examining violence from a public health perspective.

Scholarships and Fellowships

There will be opportunities for you to pursue funding opportunities that are tailored to support your research projects and professional development in the area of injury prevention, enabling you to advance your expertise and career.

Professional Networking

You can connect with peers, mentors, and professionals, building valuable relationships for your future career opportunities.

Publication Opportunities

You will have the opportunity to contribute to esteemed academic journals and publications, allowing you to showcase your research and make a meaningful impact on advancing the field.

Internship Opportunities

Engage in internships that provide hands-on experience, where you can apply classroom theories to real-world public health challenges, enhancing your practical skills and knowledge.

Task Forces

Join task forces focused on injury and violence prevention, where you can contribute to impactful community initiatives and stay informed on the latest research from leading experts in the field.

Scholarships and Fellowships

There will be opportunities for you to pursue funding opportunities that are tailored to support your research projects and professional development in the area of injury prevention, enabling you to advance your expertise and career.

Introduction to Public Health

Become involved with one of our five dedicated task forces, where you can explore and discuss critical injury and violence prevention topics, guided by presentations from leading experts in the field.

Community Outreach Initiatives

Take part in events and projects that actively promote safety and raise awareness within communities, making a tangible impact on public health.

Each summer, we award scholarships to assist and train students in injury prevention and control. The scholarship is designed to recognize, assist, and train students working on an injury or violence-related research or practice-based project.

Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025.

The Summer Injury Research Fellowship (SIRF) is a ten-week paid summer (mid-May – July) fellowship in which fellows partner closely with a community-based organization or government agency to complete a well-defined injury prevention and control project that advances public health in Georgia.

SIRF applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025. Find more details on our fellowship page.

Interns will be matched with an injury prevention mentor with extensive expertise in a specific area of injury. This paid internship lasts 8-12 weeks typically from Mid-May to Mid-July.

Applications for the CDC Summer 2024 positions have closed. Find more details on our fellowship page.

Deaths due to drug-involved overdoses markedly worsened over the pandemic. Identifying changes in overdose location trends can inform the targeted delivery of naloxone education in high-volume overdose areas that may be under-resourced or overlooked by current naloxone distribution and training efforts.

This role will aid the IPRCE Drug Safety Task Force in analyzing publicly available data to examine trends in overdose characteristics and locations before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other opportunities for this role include collaborating with federally funded investigators on studies related to substance use, pain, overdose, and recovery services. Applicants will be immersed in the data during the internship, including leading analyses under the guidance of Emory faculty.

Applicants will meet weekly with the Task Force leads, attend lab team meetings (in person), and attend monthly Task Force meetings (virtual).

• Applicants for this role should be highly motivated graduate students (e.g., MPH, PhD, EdD, MSN, DNP, etc.) with extensive experience analyzing quantitative data in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, STATA).
• Individuals will experience visualizing data and disseminating research findings preferred for this role. Individuals with experience working in REDCap are preferred.
• Please submit a resume and an example of a scholarly writing product (e.g., conference abstract, peer-reviewed publication, etc.) to be considered for this role.
• Emory graduate students are preferred but not a requirement.
• This position can be also used as an applied practicum experience (APE).
• Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025.

The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) is seeking highly-motivated students to serve as research assistants working on an observational study that will measure rates of seat belt use, child restraint use, and distracted driving in the state of Georgia. Students will work in teams to perform road-side observations at multiple locations around the State. The results of this study will be used by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to inform Georgia’s future road traffic safety policy and crash-injury prevention programming. Students will gain real-world experience in field data collection methods, survey design, and survey data cleaning and analysis. Students will also have the chance to analyze the data we collect.

Requirements:

• 1st or 2nd year MPH student with a demonstrated interest in public health, research methods, and/or road safety.
• The ideal student will be reliable, punctual, attentive to detail, work well in teams, be comfortable spending time outdoors, and enjoy travel.
• This internship will require employer-paid travel within the State of Georgia.
• Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January 2025.

Additional Resources

• Program Information Sessions: Regular sessions provide insights into the specifics of our programs, including detailed information about course offerings, application processes, and program benefits.
• Advising and Support: Dedicated program directors and faculty members are available to assist with course enrollment, practicum placements, and to answer any program-related questions.

Contact and Further Information

• For more details on specific programs or to discuss your educational path at IPRCE, please contact the program director, Dr. Dorian Lamis at dorian.lamis@emory.edu .