The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) represents graduate student interests in the College of Public Health and encourages the active participation from its members in developing community public health awareness. It is also the purpose of PHSA to encourage the interaction of students with faculty and staff so students may have some impact over program matters, knowledge of educational opportunities and guidance in directing their public health careers.

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Global Health Student Association

Public Health has become a global discipline and public health professionals must understand and be prepared to address health issues and their determinants that span geopolitical boundaries. We all live on this small planet together and it is in our best interest to use an ecological approach to protect and nurture the human and physical resources available. The Global Health Student Association provides a wonderful opportunity for students to expand their educational experience into the international arena through a variety of activities and learning experiences. I encourage you to become involved and make a difference in the world.

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The USF Infectious Disease Association’s (IDA) has as its mission to promote the understanding of infectious diseases through guest lectures, student presentations, field trips and group discussions. All students are welcome to participate in association activities. Meetings are generally held bimonthly and include guest lectures, group discussions, student presentations and organization business.

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The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is the premier organization for healthcare executives in the United States . For more than 15 years, the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of South Florida has maintained a Student Associate Chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives. Students in the MBA and graduate nursing programs at USF who have an interest in health care management are also eligible to join the Chapter. Monthly, during the Fall and Spring semesters, there are Chapter-sponsored functions. Activities include presentations by top health care executives from the west coast of Florida , field trips to large health care organizations, a resume-writing workshop and a career opportunities workshop. The monthly Student Chapter meetings keep students apprised of state-of-the-art developments in health care administration. The Chapter also dedicates time to service projects including: raising money for student scholarships, and assistance to a variety of well-known community health voluntary organizations, e.g., the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, etc.

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Mission Statement:

The International Health Service Collaborative is a group of USF Health students, faculty, and professionals focused on:

• Promoting sustainable health projects in underserved communities within the U.S. and developing nations
• Creating a forum for interdisciplinary interaction within USF Health and throughout USF, which will result in more well-rounded health professionals