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The Section’s Awards committee has just announced the following awards for the year 2000. Awards will be presented at the annual meeting in Boston in November.

Dr. States has long been recognized as one of the leaders in the field of biomechanics and injury control. He received his MD degree from Harvard in 1949. States began working in the field of injury prevention in the late 1950s having consulted for the US Department of Transportation, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, General Motors, Volkswagen of America, the Centers for Disease Control, and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, among others. He led the pioneering work of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) on injury scaling through the 1970s and chaired the AAAM Subcommittee on Impairment and Disability Scaling in the 1980s and early 90s. He served on the STAPP Car Crash Conference planning committee since the mid-1960s. He joined the American Public Health Association in 1980.

His research and active involvement in injury prevention has been recognized by the AAAM, the International Association of Accident and Traffic Medicine, the New York State Medical Society, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. He has more than 80 publications in the field of injury control.

Dr. Kellermann is the Director of the Center for Injury Control at the Rollins School of Public Health and Professor and Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He is board certified in emergency medicine. He has published extensively in the fields of violence but is probably best known for his landmark research on the epidemiology of firearm related injuries and deaths. His work has been published in some of our nation's leading peer-reviewed journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and the American Journal of Public Health. He is on the editorial board of Annals of Emergency Medicine.

A 1980 graduate of the Emory School of Medicine, Kellermann also holds a master's degree in public health from the University of Washington. Kellermann, who began studying gun-related violence as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Washington, accepted the position as Director of the Center for Injury Control to focus on big-picture issues. "It became increasingly apparent to me that no matter how well we ran the emergency department, no matter how well we taught residents, until we address fundamental social and medical issues that are affecting our society and learn how we can better prevent injuries and other major health problems . . . we're not going to get a handle on this problem."

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Injury Research Methods is a new course for Summer 2000 about research methods in the injury field. The course is designed for professionals who wish to conduct or understand research regarding injury prevention and injury outcomes, including emergency physicians, surgeons, nurses, MPH or MS students or graduates with training in epidemiology, and other persons in the public health field. This course is offered for two graduate credits and will be taught using a one-week intensive format, September 18-22, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Director: Peter Cummings, Associate Professor, Epidemiology. Cummings is an epidemiologist at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC), and Emergency Services epidemiologist, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center.

Instructors:

* Christine C. Beahler, Health Sciences Library & Information Center, UW
* David Grossman, School of Medicine & School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UW
* Thomas D. Koepsell, School of Medicine & School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UW
* Helen McGough, Human Subjects Division, UW Grant & Contract Services
* Frederick P. Rivara, School of Medicine & School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UW

Topics to be covered:

* Developing a Research Question
* Selecting an Injury Research Design: Randomized Control Trials, Cohort Studies, Ecologic Studies, and Qualitative Studies
* Developing a Research Proposal
* Approval Process to Use Human Subjects
* Use of Administrative Databases
* Searching the Injury Research Literature

5 sessions, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., September 18-22, 2000. Course Fee: $820. This course is co-sponsored by the UW School of Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics and Continuing Medical Education and the UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine.

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this continuing medical education activity for 27 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

For more information on this course, housing, and UW Library Access, please call (206) 685-6503, (800) 543-2320, or email certif2@u.washington.edu. More information may be found at: <http://www.outreach.washington.edu/extinfo/health.asp#anchor181895>

The syllabus and course Web page are located on the Web at: http://www.hiprc.org/courses.html

- Lisa Barrios <lic8@cdc.gov>

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CDC recently announced the release of an "Inventory of Federal Activities Addressing Violence in Schools," a listing of more than 100 projects involving some 10 federal departments and more than 25 agencies. This inventory was compiled in the aftermath of last year's Columbine school shootings in Littleton, Colorado to answer the question of what the federal government is doing to respond to violence in our nation's schools. This is the first-ever listing of federal projects that support strategies to help reduce violence in schools and that acquire and disseminate information about violence in schools.

The inventory summarizes federally supported data collection and analysis, evaluation, research, research synthesis, program and resource development, and technical assistance. Each entry includes information on each project's key contact, including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. An internet version of the inventory provides direct links to the different agencies' Web sites.

"Schools have an important role to play in violence prevention. This inventory can help schools find the resources they need to develop policies and programs to prevent school-related violence," said CDC Director Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPH. The inventory will be useful for school staff, communityleaders, parents, policymakers, national organizations, and state, local, and federal agencies.

The federal agencies identified their current and recently completed activities that either directly address the problem of violence that occurs on school property, on the way to or from school, or at school-related events, or indirectly address school violence by focusing on precursors of violence, factors associated with violence, or mechanisms for preventing violent behavior.

"Violence is not a rare event for American youth," says CDC health scientist Lisa Barrios, Dr.P.H., who compiled the inventory. "Homicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 24, and suicide is the third leading cause of death in this age range. However, violence is rare in schools: less than one percent of all homicides and suicides among school-aged children (5-19 years of age) occur in or around school grounds or on the way to and from schools." Despite the fact that the great majority of schools are violence-free, highly publicized recent school shootings-especially those involving multiple victims-have raised public concern about the safety of schools. This inventory was begun as an effort to learn more about the federal government's response to the need for information about school-related violence.

The inventory will be published as a special report in the April 2000 issue of the Journal of School Health. Copies are available online at <http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash>.

- Lisa Barrios <lic8@cdc.gov>

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This is a unique multi-day training with a primary focus on reducing the risk of injury to children in agricultural settings. The "Community Approach to Agricultural Safety with Youth" seminar is an exciting opportunity to network with colleagues and learn first hand strategies to protect children in agricultural environments. Classroom training in injury prevention, agricultural health and safety, child development, needs assessment, and consulting will be enhanced with the opportunity for teams to consult with a community-based organization. A final presentation will be made to faculty, students, and community representatives of the organization on the team's program assessment.

The intended audience is any person who works on the community, state, or national level to protect children in agricultural environments. Tuition is $200, due before May 19, 2000, which includes some meals and all seminar materials. Discounts are available for multiple persons from the same organization. This seminar is supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and Marshfield Clinic.

All seminar information, including registration, is on their Web site <http://research.marshfieldclinic.org/children/> or, for more information, telephone 1- (888) 924-7233.

Steve Schaefer <SchaefeS@mmrf.mfldclin.edu>

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This one-week intensive course is for professionals new to the field of injury prevention and those who seek to broaden or advance their basic skills and knowledge. Many of the nation's leading experts in injury control from Johns Hopkins and from other institutions conduct the lectures and discussions. Small group exercises are held daily which enable participants to apply what they've learned in lecture and integrate this with previous experience. The week culminates with student presentations of their small group projects. For more information about the course, or about continuing education or academic credits, contact:

Susanne Ogaitis <sogaitis@jhsph.edu>, Ph: (410) 955-2636 Fax: (410) 614-2797 Or see our Web site: http://www.jhsph.edu/Research/Centers/CIRP/ci03006.htm.

- Susanne Ogaitis, Education and Training Committee <sogaitis@jhsph.edu>

The incumbent serves in the Immediate Office of the Associate Director and is responsible for assisting in the analytic research studies of the epidemiology of injury using data from a variety of national data sets.

This involves the specification of research questions, the selection of the data bases appropriate to the problem, the development of a plan of analysis incorporating the appropriate statistical techniques, the execution of the analysis, and the interpretation and dissemination of the findings. Findings are to be presented in journal articles and at professional meetings and conferences. In the course of these duties, the employee would also assist in the management of projects from the International Collaborative Effort (ICE) on Injury Statistics. Other duties include responding to requests for information and technical assistance from within and outside of the Center in areas of substantive expertise.

The position is now open at the GS-9/11/12 levels. If filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, position has promotion potential to GS-12. Please indicate the grade(s) for which you wish to be considered. You will only be considered for the grade(s) for which you indicate an interest. SALARY: GS-09: $35,310 - 45,900 per annum; GS-11: $42,724 - 55,541 per annum; GS-12: $51,204 - 66,564 per annum.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the agency within the U. S. Department of Transportation responsible for reducing injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. It accomplishes its mission by regulating the safety performance of vehicles offered for sale in the U. S., conducting a major grant program supporting state efforts in traffic safety, and working with outside partners in getting the traffic safety message to the people. The Program Planning Division is the organization within NHTSA responsible for planning and policy development, concentrating on relatively near term approaches to meeting the agency’s mission. The Division is also the agency’s focal point for developing and applying injury outcome measures. A sister division is responsible for strategic and longer term planning.

The Program Planning Division is currently seeking to hire two junior analysts. Candidates with Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level training in a variety of disciplines would be considered. Candidates should have an interest in injury prevention and control, and feel comfortable in a generalist environment. This requires the ability to interact with experts in different disciplines and the interpersonal skills to work in groups. Starting salaries for recent graduates at the Masters level would be approximately $35,000 a year, and at the Doctoral level approximately $42,000 a year. Depending on performance there is the possibility of relatively rapid advancement beyond those levels. The federal civil service is an equal opportunity employer and has competitive benefits. U. S. citizenship is required. These positions would be in Washington, DC at the Department of Transportation Headquarters.

Longer term projects currently underway within the Program Planning Division include coordinating the agency’s efforts in injury reduction in both the pediatric and geriatric populations, updating the agency’s estimates of the societal costs resulting from motor vehicle crashes, estimating the costs to employers resulting from motor vehicle injuries both on and off the job, and developing methods for quantifying the non-economic outcomes of injury. A wide variety of shorter term projects round out the Division’s workload. Some opportunity exists to develop projects of special interest to the analyst within the area of motor vehicle injury control. Questions should be directed to Stephen Luchter, phone: (202) 366-2576.

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The Department of Maternal and Child Health in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position. Applicants should possess a doctorate, or equivalent, and should have interests and experience in injury epidemiology, surveillance, and program evaluation. This position will be supported by UNC Injury Prevention Research Center (UNC IPRC), the Injury and the Violence Prevention Unit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (NC DHHS), and the Department of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) at UNC.

Some responsibilities of this position include: working with the NC DHHS, UNC IPRC, and MCH to conduct analysis of the state’s injury databases for purposes of developing research, providing data for program planning and evaluation, and epidemiologic surveillance; providing leadership to develop a comprehensive approach to injury surveillance in North Carolina; and assisting with selected instructional and technical assistance activities related to injury epidemiology, program planning, and evaluation.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2000. Applications (including a cover letter, complete resume, and at least 3 references) should be sent to: Sandra L. Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Maternal and Child Health, CB#7400, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. UNC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

- Carol Runyan <crunyan@sph.unc.edu>

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Full-time health educator needed to staff the Johns Hopkins Children's Safety Center, an innovative injury prevention resource center within the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Responsibilities include direct patient education, educational and promotional materials development, car safety seat assessment and installation, proposal and report writing, and liaison to hospital staff, supply vendors, and potential donors. The position will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to the resource center, including inventorying and purchasing supplies, developing accounting procedures, and tracking patient use of the center.

Effective candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in health education plus experience working with low-income families, or a master’s degree. Experience in injury prevention and child passenger safety is a plus.

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The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University in Atlanta invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for its Center for Injury Control. The Center for Injury Control is a multi-disciplinary university-wide Center focused on the prevention and control of injuries. Jointly supported by the Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory School of Medicine, the Center combines the strategies of prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation to reduce the health and economic impact of injury on individuals and on society. Atlanta offers a rich environment for research with multiple collaborative opportunities including Emory graduate programs, The Carter Center, local and state government, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Candidates for Associate Director should have a significant record of research productivity and grant funding, teaching ability, and administrative experience. The successful candidate will spend approximately 30% of time on administration with the majority of effort directed towards building the Center's research and teaching portfolio. Candidates should have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.P.H. degree. The position may be at the associate professor or professor level, tenured or untenured. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience.

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