The
Academic Health Department (AHD) Learning Community will hold its third in-person meeting during the
American Public Health Association (APHA) 141st Annual Meeting this fall in Boston, MA. This meeting provides an opportunity for AHD Learning Community members and others to come together to learn more about AHDs and the AHD Learning Community from public health professionals active in this area. Elements of the
AHD model, examples of AHD activities, and resources that support AHDs will be highlighted, and participants will be encouraged to ask questions and share their own AHD experiences. All APHA Annual Meeting attendees who are interested in exploring AHDs and the AHD Learning Community are welcome and encouraged to participate. Come join your colleagues to discuss the development, maintenance, and expansion of successful AHD partnerships.
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
- Introduction to AHDs and the AHD Learning Community
- Recent and Upcoming AHD Activities
- Small Group Discussions on AHDs and Health Reform
- How can practice organizations get involved in health reform and engage academic partners?
- How can academic institutions get involved in health reform and engage practice partners?
- Discussion and Next Steps
Meeting Summary
This APHA Annual Meeting session is presented in partnership with APHA's Health Administration Section. For questions, please contact Kathleen Amos at kamos@phf.org.
The Academic Health Department Learning Community brings together public health and primary care professionals to engage in collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and resource creation to support the development, maintenance, and expansion of AHD partnerships. The AHD Learning Community is an initiative of the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice supported with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit the AHD Learning Community webpage for more information.