2021-2022 CSTE Mentorship Program

Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Upcoming webinar + final evaluation — Good morning, I hope this finds you well as you finish up the program. This is a great time to reflect on your achievements with your mentor and discuss your mentoring relationship going forward. Two announcements: 1. CSTE is pleased to share a four-part webinar series in partnership with the ...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REMINDER: Complete Final Evaluation — Good morning, This is a friendly reminder to please complete the final program evaluation. The evaluation is due ONE WEEK from today on July 22nd. We have received 41 responses so far (with 51 to go!) The evaluation is crucial for hearing your feedback and continuing to enhance the program for ...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Wrap up Calls and Final Evaluation — Good morning, As we near the end of the program, it is time for final wrap-up calls and the end-of-program evaluation. These are both great opportunities to provide feedback on the mentorship program and help us improve it for future cohorts. The Mentor Final Wrap-up call will be held on Wednes...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE DOODLE POLL: Final Wrap-up calls — [July.jfif] Good morning! As we head into the last month of the program, it is time to schedule final wrap-up calls with the mentor and mentee groups to discuss the program and get your final feedback. We will also be sending out a final evaluation via Qualtrics this month. To find the best tim...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Discussion: CSTE Conference — Good morning, Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last week's CSTE Annual Conference! Please share below something you learned from conference. How do you continue to learn new things on the job? What helps you know what you need for your current position? Please comment below and sha... 1
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE CSTE Annual Conference — [CSTE Annual Conference.JPG] Who will be joining us in Louisville next week? Comment below if you're traveling to the Annual Conference in person and/or virtually! This is a great opportunity to meet epidemiologists from across the nation and other members of your cohort. Do you have any tips... 6
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REMINDER: Networking event on THURSDAY — Good morning! This is a friendly reminder that we are hosting a Mentorship Program networking event THIS THURSDAY from 12 -1 PM EST. This is a great opportunity to share and learn information and get to know your cohort members. Registration is required for this event. We hope to see you there!
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REMINDER: June networking event — [networking.jfif] Happy Friday! This is a friendly reminder that our June networking event will take place next Thursday, June 16th from 12 - 1 PM EST. This is a great opportunity to chat with other members of the cohort and expand your network. Registration is required for this event. We hope...
Kristy Nguyen Webinar available for CHES credit! — RVPHTC: Introducing a Graphic Essay on “Understanding the Public Health Workforce’s COVID-19 Mental Health Challenges” on June 13th at 1:00 PM EST. Register here.  Join the Region V Public Health Training Center and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as we introduce a graphic essay that o...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Reviewers NEEDED — [peer review.jfif] Are you interested in gaining peer-review experience? The Journal for Public Health Management and Practice is looking for epidemiology reviewers to assist in the peer-review process. This is a great opportunity to bolster your skills and contribute to the field of epidemiolog... 9
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REGISTER: June 16th Networking Event — [networking.jfif] Thank you to everyone who filled out the Doodle poll! The networking event will be on Thursday, June 16th at 12 PM EST. Registration is required for this event. We hope you will join us and come meet your colleagues!
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Doodle poll: June Networking Event — Hi all! We are planning a networking call for mentors and mentees in June and would like your help deciding the day and time that works best. Please fill out the following Doodle poll by COB Tuesday, May 10th (tomorrow!) and we will plan from there. This will be a great opportunity to network ... 8
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE CSTE Early Career Professionals Webinar: May 6th — [webinar.jfif] Hi all! The CSTE Early Career Professionals subcommittee is hosting a webinar on Friday, May 6th from 2 - 3 PM EST entitled "Advancing through a Career in Epidemiology". The webinar will feature a panel of professionals who can speak to their experiences moving through their caree... 2
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Effective Management Series — [Management.png] Happy Friday! The Region V Public Health Training Center is hosting an Effective Management Series. There is an option to take this series for FREE or for CE credit. This two-part series aims to provide management strategies for mid-level managers, particularly those in govern...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE UPCOMING: Esri Health and Human Services GIS Conference, May 4-5 — [ESRI.JPG] Please see an upcoming conference below hosted by Esri: The Esri Health and Human Services GIS Conference will explore how spatial data and geographic information system (GIS) technology can underscore coverage gaps in the populations we hope to reach, the opportunities to improve wo...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Discussion: Public Health Certifications — [certification.png] Good morning! Today we are discussing the updated credentials for public health professional certifications (see below). This includes CHES, CPH, and others! What have you found to be the pros and cons of each certification? How do you maintain your certifications? Share ... 2
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Halfway surveys DUE TODAY! — Good morning! This is a friendly reminder to please fill out the Mentorship Program Halfway Survey by COB TODAY. You should have received a personal link to the Qualtrics survey via email. Please let me know if you need the link resent. So far, we have received 67 responses and we would like to ...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REMINDER: Fill out halfway survey! — Good morning! This is a friendly reminder to please fill out the Mentorship Program Halfway Survey. Responses are due by Friday, March 25th. You should have received a personal link to the Qualtrics survey via email. Please let me know if you need the link resent. So far, we have received 59 res...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REMINDER: Halfway Survey + Check-in Call — Hi all, This is a friendly reminder to: 1. Please complete the halfway survey sent your email via Qualtrics. The survey is due by Friday, March 25th. 2. Register for the halfway check-in calls. The registration information is below. There is a separate call for mentors and mentees. • The MENTE...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Student Scholarship for CSTE 2022 Annual Conference — [CSTE Annual Conference.JPG] The CSTE Foundation (CSTEF) is pleased to announce the application for the 2022 Jeffrey P. Davis Student Scholarship is now open. Named in honor of longtime Wisconsin State Epidemiologist and CSTE Past President Jeff Davis, the scholarship provides funding for registr...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REGISTER: Halfway Check-in Calls + Survey — [Feedback.jpg] Thank you to everyone who filled out the Doodle for the halfway check-in calls! Please find the meeting details below. We would like everyone to attend, if possible. The MENTEE halfway check-in call will be on Tuesday, March 29th at 12 PM EST. Register here. The MENTOR halfway ch... 3
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE POLL: Halfway Check-in Calls — [poll photo.jfif] Good morning, Can you believe we are halfway through the program? It is time to schedule our halfway check-in calls to hear how the program is going for you and get your feedback. We will be hosting separate calls for mentors and mentees. Please fill out the appropriate Doodle...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REGISTER: Early Career Professionals Speed Networking — [speed networking.jfif] Good morning! The CSTE Early Career Professionals Subcommittee is hosting a speed networking session next Wednesday, February 23rd from 2 - 3 PM EST.  As we operate in a hybrid environment, accessible networking is more important than ever. The goal of this speed network... 2
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE REGISTER: Speed Networking Event — [speed networking.png] Thank you to everyone who had a chance to fill out the Doodle poll! We will be hosting a speed networking event on Friday, February 11th from 2-3 PM EST. Registration is required for this event.  This session will be an opportunity to network across the 2021-2022 mentorsh...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE CSTE Membership Assessment due Jan. 21st — [membership survey.jfif] Reminder: The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) would like to hear more from our colleagues on ways the organization successfully meets the professional needs of our members, and new ideas for CSTE activities, members services and communications movi...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE January 20 Update: Upcoming Webinars — [Upcoming webinars.jfif] Happy January, everyone! There are a number of upcoming webinars that you might be interested in. Results of the 2021 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (CSTE) Tuesday, January 25th, 4 PM ET CSTE invites you to join us for a webinar presentation on the results of the 2021...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Professional Development Goals for 2022 — [Happy New Year.jfif] Happy New Year! What are your professional development goals for 2022?  Share resources and links you've found useful towards achieving these goals. 1
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE December 20 Update: CSTE Annual Conference Travel Sponsorship Form available NOW — [CSTE Annual Conference.JPG] Hello mentors and mentees! CSTE is currently planning for the 2022 Annual Conference to be held in-person, June 19-23, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. At this time, CSTE will be offering two types of registration for either in-person or virtual attendance. However, if...
Jessica Arrazola, Director of Educational Strategy at CSTE Mentorship Collaboration Inspiration — Please respond to this thread using the comment box below. Tell us about a project or discussion you have shared with your mentor/mentee so far. What is something that you have learned through your mentorship relationship? 12
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE December 13 Update: Upcoming webinar — [Webinar] Happy Monday! Please note that the CSTE Early Career Professionals Subcommittee is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, December 15th at 3 pm EST entitled "Career Paths in Epidemiology". The webinar will feature a panel of professionals from federal, non-profit and academic settings and will...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE December 3 Update: Newsletters, Participant list — [happy friday.jfif] Happy Friday everyone! By now you should have scheduled your first meeting with your mentors and received the November Mentor Connection via email. Please let me know if for some reason you did not receive the newsletter. It includes the activities for the month, discussion qu...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE APHA Networking Event — [APHA logo.png] Good morning! We wanted to share with you that APHA is hosting an Early Career Professionals Networking event on Wednesday, December 8th from 2-3 pm EST. This is a great opportunity to join breakout rooms and get to know other early career professionals from across the country. ... 2
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Orientation Recording & Slides — [Orientation.jfif]Thank you to everyone who was able to attend orientation yesterday! If you weren't able to attend live, the meeting recording and PowerPoint slides are now available under Docs & Files > Orientation Materials here on Basecamp. By now you should have introduced yourself to your ...
Sarah Auer, Program Analyst at CSTE Introductions — [Welcome!]Hello everyone and welcome to the 2021-2022 CSTE Mentorship Program! By now you should've connected via email to introduce yourselves to your mentor/mentees ahead of our orientation session on November 17th, but we would also love for you to introduce yourselves to other members of the... 83