APPLY BY APR 15: 40 UNDER 40 PUBLIC HEALTH CATALYST AWARDS! 

Don’t let your research gather dust! The Boston Congress of Public Health’s Grad Xpress Xpedite Campaign, running from May 1 to June 30, 2024 is an innovative program intended to accelerate scholarly publication for graduating students and recent alumni of public health schools. Submissions will received fast-tracked peer-review and be published in BCPH’s academic journal, HPHR, which is set to be rebranded as BCPH Review (BCPHR) in Summer 2024. Originally established at Harvard in 2013, HPHR has a rich history of advancing health equity and social justice. 

Pieces to consider submitting

  • Chapter from doctoral or master’s thesis  
  • Well-developed qualitative or quantitative research papers and term papers 
  • Evidence-based, editorial manuscripts
  • Poster presentations from academic practica or internships
  • Edited video or podcast with supporting evidence-based editorial. 


Here’s what you receive
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  • Fast-tracked peer review:
    Receive insightful feedback and potential publication with a DOI in as little as 2 weeks.
  • Expert guidance:
    Benefit from the experience of our reviewer network, including professors, researchers, and public health alumni from top institutions.
  • Simplified process:
    Enjoy a streamlined submission process designed for busy graduates.

Who is Eligible?

  • Recent graduates and alumni (within 5 years) from any college or institution of higher education.
  • Faculty members and advisors can nominate exceptional graduating students.

General Requirements

  • All submissions must have an explicit and strong focus on the following: public health and/or clinical medicine, social justice, and health equity.
  • First-author students and/or alumni must have a valid .edu email or equivalent email address
  • 5 authors maximum can be on the manuscript
  • Expected minimum of 1000 words and maximum of 2500 word manuscripts
  • Use only AMA 10th edition style guide
  • See submission guidelines for appropriate formatting of text, tables, and other items within the manuscript
  • Manuscripts will be accepted starting May 1, 2024.

Direct questions to [email protected] if you are unsure of whether your manuscript fits our eligibility criteria!

APPLY BY APR 15: 40 UNDER 40 PUBLIC HEALTH CATALYST AWARDS! 

BCPH invites you to apply for the 2024 cohort of the 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Awards! The awards recognize those under the age of 40 worldwide and across disciplines who inspire and catalyze us all to a more just and equitable world. If you are among the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, activists, intellectual provocateurs, authors, and directors, click the button below to apply by MAY 15, 2024. Learn more about our 2022 and 2023 recipients!

Welcome to the 2024 Cohort of the BCPH Fellowship!

Congratulations to the 2024 Cohort of the Thought Leadership for Public Health Fellowship:

  • Buffy Jamison, MA (Fae/Fem/Faers)
    Educator, Trainer, Consultant

  • Syed Saad Ahmed, MA (He/Him/His)
    Development Communications Professional

  • Joy Belle Imagie-Douglas (She/Her/Hers)
    Graduate Research Assistant

  • Alex Sheehan (He/Him/His)
    Behavioral Health Administrator, Advocate, Public Health Practitioner

  • Sean Jones
    MD/MBA Candidate


They will be participating in a series of trainings in anticipation of building a communications platform addressing public health through the lens of equity and justice. Learn more about them here.

The Boston Congress of Public Health is accepting applications for its second cohort of Health Innovators to Watch Awards.

We are looking for innovators like you or someone you know – individuals who have developed and championed research, programs, inventions, entrepreneurial ventures, social engagement, and more through the lens of justice and equity to improve health and well-being, especially within underserved communities and populations. Recipients are featured in our list posted on our website and social media, and have the option of being featured in a podcast. Learn more about last year’s recipients here. Applications are due APRIL 5, 2024.

Also be sure to save the date for our fourth spring webinar, Paving the Way for Healthcare Access to Undocumented Immigrants, set for Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM EST

BCPH 's Spring Webinar Series Seeks Expert Panelists Like You!

The Boston Congress of Public Health (BCPH) seeks panelists for its final spring webinar, “Paving the Way for Healthcare Access to Undocumented Immigrants” set for Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM EST.

About the Webinar: In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists will discuss the legal and societal frameworks and potential impacts of California’s expansion of its Medi-Cal program as of January 2024. The expansion speaks to California’s history as a sanctuary state, having piloted managed care in Medicaid in the 1970s. Its proactive, progressive policies are intended to support the general population’s well-being, but will fiscal, political, and sociocultural realities derail the new expansion’s intended impact?  

Who should sign up to be a panelist? 
We are looking for panelists to share their insights and stories about the impact of these policies on the health and well-being of California. 

What are the benefits of participation? 
Benefits of being a panel member include promotion on the BCPH/HPHR website and social media channels.

How do I sign up?
If you are seriously interested in participating as a panelist, please indicate by completing this form. (It is also available by clicking the button below.) 

Get an edge with the BCPH Public Health Leadership Virtual Institutes during Spring Break 2024! 

Whether you’re undecided about your future college major or have a budding interest in medicine, healthcare, business, and even law, the BCPH Public Health Leadership Virtual Institute can guide you on your career path. Participants will be grounded in the social determinants of health and gain insights into preventive medicine, health policy, and global health issues. In addition to amazing courses, participants will:

  • Qualify as a BCPH Research Scholar and publish 1 to 3 manuscripts in the HPHR Journal by Summer 2024, further sharpening your CV and resume.

  • Receive Certificates of Achievement in Public Health and Social Justice.

  • Participate in FREE interviewing training in both group and one-on-one assessment settings.

  • Engage in FREE Academic Journalism and Editorial training.

Organizations and studies are invited to submit supplements with HPHR.

Supplements are special collections of manuscripts, including research articles, op-eds, policy papers, notes from the field, and other pieces, related to a research study, intervention, and/or program.

Interested organizations should complete this submission form.

Coming Soon: BCPHR

🔜 As part of HPHR‘s efforts to build its infrastructure and place in the academic publishing arena, we will be updating HPHR’s name to the
     Boston Congress of Public Health Review (BCPHR) in 2024. Same mission, new name! 

BOSTON CONGRESS OF PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES

Metaversing Healthcare in the 21st Century
Course Instructor:
Dr. Candice Carpenter
Electrifying Your Career as an Academic Reviewer and Editor
Course Instructor:
Dr. Circe Gray Le Compte
Emotionally Intelligent Communication
Course Instructor:
Dr. Robert Carpenter

Online versions of popular BCPH Institute courses are now being released to the public, including: 

WATCHED SEASON 3 OF THE GREAT HEALTH DEBATES YET?

We wanted to send out a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the filming of The Great Health Debates: Season 3 (GHD) this past week at New York University. We also want to congratulate Fatou Barry for her stellar performance as host.

If you missed watching the Debates, click the button below to watch recordings of the livestreams on our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@BCPHStudio). Visit soon though – we will be taking down the links soon as we incorporate the debates into the curriculum of the forthcoming BCPH Academy.

Also, we’re asking everyone to follow us on YouTubewhich helps us build you better content.  

BCPH crystalizes its mission and vision through information dissemination via BCPH Studio and training through BCPH Academy:  

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BCPH Studio

Translates public health information for diverse audiences through the production and publication of blogs, vlogs, podcasts, TV series, and academic journals,
including HPHR Journal.

BCPH Academy

Developing intersectional social justice technical assistance and trainings, such as webinars, certificate programs, and Fellowships, to support underrepresented voices and populations in public health.

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