BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Advancing academic public health to drive excellence and innov ation in education\, research\, and practice The Annual Meeting\, which w ill be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in Arlington\, VA March 18-20\ , 2026 \, convenes graduate and undergraduate academic public health lead ers\, faculty\, students\, and members of the public health community fro m around the world to engage in discussions and share new strategies and tools to strengthen education\, practice\, and research in public health. \n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL:\nhttps://medicine.yale.edu/event/asp ph-2026-annual-meeting-arlington-va/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260318 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:YSPH@ASPPH 2026 | Annual Meeting | Arlington\, VA UID:0b38f1c4-4aa1-462c-9acf-99e8be6a0bd8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Abstract B ackground Climate change poses unprecedented threat s to global health\, yet formal educational programs preparing profession als to address this intersection remain limited. The Yale Climate Change and Health Certificate Program\, launched in 2018\, represents a pioneeri ng online professional education initiative designed to build cross-secto ral capacity in climate and health. Methods We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the program's first nine cohorts (2018-2023) using a modifi ed Kirkpatrick's four-level training evaluation model. We surveyed certif icate completers to assess Level 2 (Learning & Self-Efficacy) through kno wledge and confidence measures\, Level 3 (Behavior) through career and en gagement indicators\, and Level 4 (Results) through work involvement comp arisons. Latent class analysis identified distinct behavior change patter ns\, while qualitative analysis explored implementation pathways. Results Level 2 (Learning) outcomes showed most participants demonstrated strong conceptual knowledge\, with the majority reporting over 90% confidence i n core concepts\, though applied skills and self-efficacy was more variab le (70.1-87.8% confidence). Level 3 (Behavior) outcomes were substantial: 91.1% modified their work approach\, 76.5% pursued climate activities ou tside work\, 58.7% made career changes\, and 46.5% pursued additional edu cation. Level 4 (Results) showed professional engagement with climate and health increased from 45.4% to 65.9% after program completion. Survey re sponses (n=205) revealed two distinct behavior change pathways: "Integrat ors" (48%) who embedded climate perspectives into existing roles and "Piv oters" (41%) who made substantial career transitions. Conclusions The pro gram successfully achieved learning and self-efficacy\, behavioral\, and impact outcomes across Kirkpatrick levels. The identification of two beha vior change pathways provides a novel framework for understanding profess ional development impact. However\, the knowledge-application gap highlig hts the need for enhanced experiential learning components in online prof essional education. These findings offer evidence-based principles for de signing effective climate and health capacity-building programs as the fi eld continues to expand. Presenting Author: Daniel Carrión\, PhD\, MPH\n\ nSpeaker:\nDaniel Carrión\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL:\nhttps://me dicine.yale.edu/event/transforming-climate-change-and-health-practice/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120500 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T115500 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:Transforming Climate Change and Health Practice UID:fe4347f0-2cd8-4874-8b53-24c24cf7fbe2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Abstract Introduction The last 25 years have been transformati onal for the public health workforce. We’ve seen the rapid growth in acad emic programs\, certification and continuing education programs\, and the establishment of new accreditation standards. Despite these advancements \, stagnant or inconsistent funding and the COVID-19 Pandemic have create d a workforce crisis\, nationally and in Connecticut. In 2023\, Connectic ut DPH faced a 40% vacancy rate. According to PHWINS 2024\, 21% of public health governmental employees nationally are considering leaving in the next year. The Connecticut Partnership for Public Health Workforce Develo pment was initiated in 2000 and continues with aims to 1) understand the landscape of public health workforce needs and current activities in Conn ecticut\, and 2) identify synergy and areas for collaboration across sect ors. This case study aims to explain the history of the Partnership and t he process of improving and adapting it. Creating a coalition Members of the partnership include local health departments and districts\, Connecti cut Department of Public Health\, public and private higher education ins titutions with public health programs\, public health professional and tr ade associations\, and non-profit training organizations. Partnership Imp act Through the partnership\, essential training needs were identified an d addressed through the New England Public Health Training Center. So far \, this has included the development of toolkits\, several self-paced cou rses\, dozens of webinars\, and 4 iterations of the Evidence Based Public Health training program. Participants in the partnership have highlighte d networking and information sharing between academic\, professional asso ciation\, and public health agencies as benefits of the partnership. Adap ting for the future While initially formed in response to the need for em ergency management and preparedness training\, the Partnership has contin ued to convene members 2-3 times per year. Between 2024 and 2025\, the Ya le School of Public Health Office of Community & Practice\, which serves as the backbone agency for the partnership\, has facilitated a series of discussions and an environmental scan to identify the changes in the publ ic health system and workforce in the state. These activities have unders cored the ongoing efforts needed to adapt to evolving needs and challenge s. The partnership is using a collective impact approach to expand the co alition\, focusing on aligning goals\, fostering collaboration\, and enha ncing communications among stakeholders. Conclusion The Connecticut Partn ership for Public Health Workforce Development remains a cornerstone for collaboration across academic and governmental public health agencies and professionals in Connecticut to address complex challenges facing the wo rkforce. By addressing critical training needs\, fostering collaboration\ , and adapting to the changing landscape\, the partnership continues to c ontribute significantly to the resilience and effectiveness of the public health workforce in Connecticut. Presenting Author: Maurine M. Crouch\, MPH\, CHES\n\nSpeaker:\nMaurine Crouch\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL :\nhttps://medicine.yale.edu/event/a-workforce-coalition-2026/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T164500 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:A Workforce Coalition: the Connecticut Partnership for Public Heal th Workforce Development over 25 years UID:5351b174-c240-4f96-9f72-c01dd797ee70 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Abstract Faculty evaluation and performance review processes a re a core function of the Yale School of Public Health\, and each year th e School generates an individualized faculty merit report for ~150 ladder and research faculty. Prior to 2025\, this process required data from at least 5 YSPH offices and several hundred hours of staff time. A majority of this staff worktime was used to pull\, cut\, verify and summarize gra nt-level faculty financial data (at least three weeks of full-time work)\ , as well as to clean disparate data sources and assemble the reports. In fall 2024\, a three-month process improvement project was launched to ev aluate and improve this important process moving forward. With engagement across various stakeholder groups (leadership\, Department Chairs\, stud ent affairs\, finance)\, the project team mapped the existing process\, d esigned a new process and developed a new format for the report. The rede signed process and reports allowed YSPH to: Simplify metrics for faculty merit\; Promote consistency and transparency of the faculty merit process across academic departments\; and Decrease the administrative burden and staff time required to produce the needed reports. Data reflecting the d egree to which faculty expectations around research\, teaching\, and serv ice have been achieved are reflected in the new merit reports. Metrics we re chosen to easily identify cases where expectations were or were not me t\, based on indicators identified as important by department chairs\, fa culty affairs\, and others. In addition\, the faculty survey (a core comp onent of the longstanding process) was radically shortened from 26 questi ons to seven. These reductions included survey questions related to infor mation that is readily available on faculty CVs . A challenging facet of this process change was the elimination of data collection for other purp oses (e.g.\, faculty mentorship and school-wide metrics). Finally\, readi ly available technology tools were leveraged to assemble and distribute t he reports\, significantly streamlining the process overall. Leveraging t he success of this high impact project\, the methodology and approach is now being utilized by the School in other functional areas. Importantly\, this is being used as a model approach to understanding how we can actua lly remove obsolete administrative work\, which runs contrary to our typi cal approach in higher education where new processes are typically layere d on the old. Presenting Authors: Teresa Hartnett Mike Honsberger\, PhD J ason Hockenberry\n\nSpeakers:\nTeresa Hartnett\; Mike Honsberger\; Jason Hockenberry\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL:\nhttps://medicine.yale.ed u/event/achieving-operational-excellence-one-process-at-a-time/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160500 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T155500 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:Achieving Operational Excellence One Process at a Time UID:55ffd374-d6a4-486a-9b09-c2075738241a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Summary How does your institution’s budget work? During this s ession\, four panelists will present a budget overview for their respecti ve institution\, providing insight on how these budgets are developed and implemented. Panelists will also discuss budget considerations such as t he size of institution\, school vs. program\, and whether it is public or private. Learning outcome(s) At the end of this session\, attendees will be able to: Identify factors affecting budget development and implementa tion Describe differences in budgets based on the institution’s demograph ics (public/private\, large/small\, schools and programs)\n\nSpeaker:\nTe resa Hartnett\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL:\nhttps://medicine.yale. edu/event/managing-academic-public-health-budget-overviews/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:Managing Academic Public Health: Budget Overviews UID:8915ec9f-fd67-4791-aa11-99589f76b46a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Abstract Introduction Engaging across differences is now a cor e public health competency. Mistrust in science\, politicization of healt h\, and backlash against equity initiatives have underscored the need for skills that rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. By focusing on e mpathetic listening rather than debate\, dialogue humanizes health expert s\, counters perceptions of elitism\, and ensures diverse voices are incl uded in shaping health policy. This competency is especially urgent for s tudents who will face polarized communities\, misinformation\, and comple x inequities in practice. Compassionate Dialogue at YSPH In 2024\, the Ya le School of Public Health (YSPH) launched the Compassionate Dialogue Ini tiative (CDI) to prepare students to communicate effectively across diffe rences and to lead inclusively. Facilitated by the Office of Community & Practice\, CDI elevates dialogue training as a fundamental public health skill and models a culture of empathy and respect. Grounded in public hea lth practice literature and influenced by indigenous talking circles\, CD I provides a framework that is nonpartisan\, equity-centered\, and replic able. Program Implementation CDI begins at orientation\, signaling cultur al values from day one. Students participate in a 90-minute experience fa cilitated by trained peers\, faculty\, or staff\, with a focus on active listening and sharing. Throughout the year\, small\, facilitated groups ( 10 or fewer) provide opportunities to practice dialogue skills\, with pat hways for students to become facilitators themselves. Sessions have also expanded into classrooms and student organizations\, embedding dialogue i nto the fabric of school life. Outcomes and Impact Two years of participa nt feedback highlight both satisfaction and skill-building: 90% report in creased understanding of active listening and its connection to public he alth. 93% value opportunities to practice skills in real time. Students c onsistently note increased peer connection and appreciation of diverse pe rspectives. Over time\, we anticipate these outcomes translating into rea diness for community engagement\; graduates equipped not only to deliver evidence-based interventions\, but also to build the trust and relationsh ips that make interventions possible. Conclusion At a time when public he alth faces misinformation\, mistrust\, and polarization\, the CDI demonst rates how training in empathetic communication can transform education. B y embedding dialogue across YSPH\, students can better engage communities with humility and compassion\, fostering the trust essential for advanci ng health equity. Future efforts at YSPH include expanding training beyon d active listening to incorporate all three phases of dialogue (connectin g\, exploration\, and discovery)\, training more facilitators across YSPH \, and embedding dialogue techniques in classes and staff/faculty meeting s. This initiative aligns with ASPPH’s Framing the Future 2030 call to ac tion\, demonstrating YSPH's commitment to preparing students for the evol ving challenges in public health through innovative educational practices . Presenting Author: Susan M. Nappi\, DrPH\, MPH Author: Randi R McCray\, MS\, PhD (ABD)\n\nSpeaker:\nSusan Nappi\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails U RL:\nhttps://medicine.yale.edu/event/equipping-students-with-skills-to-co mmunicate-across-difference/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T124500 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T114500 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:Equipping Students with Skills to Communicate Across Difference UID:aae83ef1-f5ee-4770-9856-a4ded04024e7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Summary This session will bring together members of the academ ic public health community and leaders from the Make America Healthy Agai n (MAHA) movement for a thoughtful\, good-faith conversation about today’ s most pressing public health challenges. The discussion will be moderate d by a host of the popular podcast Why Should I Trust You?\, which regula rly examines topics such as vaccines\, trust in science\, and corporate i nfluence on public health. By creating space for diverse viewpoints\, thi s session will provide attendees with a clearer understanding of the pers pectives within the MAHA movement\, while demonstrating how difficult con versations about public health can be conducted in a constructive and res pectful manner\, not necessarily to reach consensus\, but to deepen under standing. Panelist: Megan L Ranney\, MD\, MPH\, FACEP\n\nSpeaker:\nMegan Ranney\n\nAdmission:\nFree\n\nDetails URL:\nhttps://medicine.yale.edu/eve nt/thursday-plenary-session-why-should-i-trust-you/\n DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T010000 DTSTAMP:20260415T200735Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T000000 SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:Confirmed SUMMARY:Thursday Afternoon Plenary Session: Why Should I Trust You? UID:51fa10b6-517e-427c-af6c-710b597930ba END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR