Help Your Scientists and Students Strengthen Their Communication Skills
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) can bring our science communications professional development program to your organization. Designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in engaging with decision-makers and the news media, the program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS's highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone...
Source: Public Policy Reports - October 14, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

Developing allied health professional leaders: an interactive guide for clinicians and trust boards
NHS Improvement has published a guide about professional development opportunities for allied health professionals (AHPs) leads at all levels. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 9, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

The Massachusetts Dental Society's Word of Mouth Publication Addresses “Online Orthodontics”
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.. —Sept. 30, 2019—The Summer-Fall 2019 issue ofWord of Mouth ®, a semi-annual consumer publication of theMassachusetts Dental Society, features the cover story,“Online Orthodontics: Too Good To Be True?”Targeting younger adults, a new breed of “do-it-yourself,” or DIY, online orthodontic companies are offering a seemingly simple solution to those seeking a better smile: Answer a few multiple-choice questions, snap a picture on your phone, bite down on an impression tray, and “snap,” you’ll have some plastic teeth aligners de livered to your door.Thousands of consumers have responded to...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 1, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Cochrane seeks Community Support Officer - permanent, part time, flexible location
Specifications: Permanent, part time (0.4 FTE), flexible work patternSalary: £30,000 (pro-rata)Location: Flexible (anywhere in the world) office-based/remote workingApplication Closing Date: 31st October 2019 (12 Midnight GMT)This role is an exciting opportunity to use your communication and problem-solving skills to make a difference in the field of health care research.  The Community Support Officer will be joining Cochrane ’s Community Support team. The Community Support team is the first point of contact for the international Cochrane community, providing a timely and coordinated support service. We resolve querie...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - October 1, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Iodine supplementation in pregnancy – international recommendations and the evidence base
This 60 minute webinar, by Dr Sarah Bath from the University of Surrey, will cover the role of iodine supplements, rather than diet, in meeting recommendations during pregnancy. It is well known that adequate iodine intake is essential in pregnancy for correct brain development, but the role of iodine supplements is less clear. In some countries there are official recommendations for women to take iodine-containing supplements during pregnancy, but that is not the case in many countries (including in the UK). The webinar will cover the variation in international policies on iodine supplementation and will review the curren...
Source: The Nutrition Society - September 30, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news

Register Now: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior ...
Source: Public Policy Reports - September 30, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior ...
Source: Public Policy Reports - September 16, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

Enhance Your Broader Impact Skills: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior ...
Source: Public Policy Reports - September 4, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - August 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Learn to Communicate and Influence Like a Pro: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior ...
Source: Public Policy Reports - August 20, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

AIBS Announces Next Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior ...
Source: Public Policy Reports - August 8, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

These Nurses Are Shining a Light on the Gender Barriers They Face at Work
By Samantha Rick, Deputy director, Frontline Health Workers CoalitionJuly 24, 2019This month at the 2019 International Council of Nurses Congress in Singapore, a diverse international cohort of nurses gathered to discuss how to dismantle the gender-related barriers nurses face in rising to leadership positions.During one session—called Into the Future: Leadership Skills for 21st Century Nurses—they addressed unpaid care, the glass ceiling and glass escalator phenomena, the lack of decision-making power for nurses, and low self-confidence among female nurses.Why are female nurses kept out of leadership while m...
Source: IntraHealth International - July 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: mnathe Tags: Advocacy Gender Equality Nursing & Midwifery Nurses Source Type: news

Nurse training offer at major London trust praised by CQC
One of the largest NHS trusts in England has been praised by inspectors for providing “extensive” learning and professional development opportunities for its critical care nursing staff and students. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Environmentally sustainable diets- opportunities for nutrition professionals
During this 60 minute webinar, Dr Clare Pettinger and Dr Pamela Mason will explore opportunities for nutrition professionals surrounding  environmentally sustainble diets. Dr Pamela Mason will first set the environmental context, i.e. the impact of the diet on GHG ' s, carbon; water soil and land. Dr Mason will provide evidence to show how dietary change can potentially improve environmental impact, and assess what other countries are doing to date.  Dr Clare Pettinger will then introduce the more practical aspects of the topic and how nutritional professionals can better engage and contribute to sustainable diets. Parti...
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 3, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news

Register Soon: 2019 AIBS Writing for Impact and Influence Course
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program to help scientists and students hone their written communication skills to increase the power of their message. Writing for Impact and Influence combines practical instruction and hands-on exercises to improve participants’ general writing proficiency and their ability to reach large audiences. The program will provide participants with the skills and tools needed to compose scientific press releases, blog posts, emails, and memoranda. Learn to write for stakeholders, decision-makers, and the general public, with a f...
Source: Public Policy Reports - June 25, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news