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FYI Merla

-- Dr. M. Arnold, PhD, RN Licensed Psychologist - Registered Nurse Psychological Services, Behavioral Health Counseling, Consultation and Education Focused on the Needs of Older Adults Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Counties, LI, NY Long Term Care Settings (631) 271-9863

"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

"It is better to know the patient who has the disease than it is to know the disease which the patient has." Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC)

STUDENTS: Doctoral Program in Health Ecology, Temple University

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH ECOLOGY

The PhD in Health Ecology responds to the demand for doctorally trained researchers and academicians in the health professions. This program is designed for a wide range of health professionals who hold entry level master and clinical doctoral degrees in fields such as human development and family studies, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, social work, health administration, special education, speech-language-hearing, and psychology. Students will learn to leverage their own disciplinary knowledge base with those of other related disciplines in order to develop advanced understanding and competence to conduct transdisciplinary research.

The uniqueness of this program lies in its mission to prepare doctoral students to become leaders in interdisciplinary approaches that address the complex challenges associated with the maintenance and promotion of health and life quality across the life span, by acknowledging the diversity of communities and societies. It fosters synthesis of information and approaches across multiple disciplines with an emphasis on posing novel questions, explanations, outcomes, or solutions. The program is designed to foster a transdisciplinary approach to training scholars who are well-equipped to proactively address micro (e.g., individuals, families) and macro (e.g., socio-economic, communities, cultural, environmental, institutional systems) issues critical for health, quality of life, health-care, and their interrelationships.

Under the direction of faculty mentors, students will employ a variety of investigative approaches and methodologies that transcend basic, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences to address significant health and life-quality related issues and challenges confronted in our diverse society in a holistic and integrative way. Students will become effective transdisciplinary leaders and change agents in health research, academia, evidence-based practice, and health-care policy development and system transformation. Research internships and mentored teaching experiences are also integrated into the curriculum to provide additional opportunities for first-hand learning and application of program constructs.

CURRICULUM

The PhD in Health Ecology requires a minimum of 49 credit hours beyond the master’s degree, for which students will receive up to 30 advanced-standing credits. The curriculum includes: 12 credits of core courses, 12 credits of research methods/statistics courses, 12 credits of Health Ecology Cognate courses, 3 credits of a research internship sequence, 1 credit of preliminary exams, and 9 credits of dissertation requirements (3 credits for the proposal and 6 credits for the dissertation).

Please direct inquiries to:

Adam Davey, PhD, Program Director

1700 North Broad St., Suite 313

Philadelphia, PA 19121

215-204-7881

adavey@temple.edu

Adam Davey, Director, Doctoral Program in Health Ecology

College of Health Professions, Temple University

1700 N Broad St, Suite 313

Philadelphia, PA 19121

Tel. (215) 204-7881 Fax. (215) 204-1386

FUNDING/STUDENTS: Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Grant

Thought this may be of interest to some. From the Science Directorate:

The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant

The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant is a $5,000 award presented annually to a student researching later-life learning in any of various disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, education, gerontology, cognitive studies, neuroscience, leisure studies, aging and social work. The grant can be used in any way that furthers the student’s doctoral research, including presentation and publication costs of a completed dissertation.

The application deadline is March 31, 2009.

The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant recipient will be determined by a selection committee consisting of professors, practitioners and other leaders in the field of later-life learning.

For more information, including requirements and the online application, visit: www.elderhostel.org/grants. Should you have any questions about the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Grant, please email.

Merla

--  Dr. M. Arnold, PhD, RN Licensed Psychologist - Registered Nurse Psychological Services, Behavioral Health  Counseling, Consultation and Education Focused on the Needs of Older Adults Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Counties, LI, NY Long Term Care Settings (631) 271-9863  "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom.  It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken  and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)  “It is better to know the patient who has the disease than it is to know the disease which the patient has.”  Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC)  

INFO: Help Division 20 membership grow!

Hello,

As a long-time and proud member of Division 20 I have enjoyed a multitude of professional benefits of Division 20 including job opportunities, faculty development, research training, professional mentorship, and networking contacts. These benefits have helped me throughout my career, and that is why serving as Membership Chair for Division 20 has been such a special privilege.

I hope that you are willing to share the benefits of Division 20 membership with your students and colleagues. One of our goals on the Executive Committee has been to try and identify 2-3 new members each! If you are not already a member, please visit the APA Division 20 membership page (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/join.htm) and fill out an application. The membership page provides a wealth detail of why membership in Division 20 is such a great professional opportunity. You will become a member upon our receipt of your online application and a payment fo $44 payable to Division 20. If you are already a member, please feel free to share the APA Division 20 membership page link with your colleagues or students.

We extend special membership fees for students. Student affiliates who do not want the Journal receive their first year of membership free. Student affiliates who want the journal should send $26. After the first year, the student affiliate rate is $12 without the journal and $27 with the journal.

We are also pleased to announce a new membership benefit! Springer Publishing Company is now providing APA Division 20 members with a 20% discount for any book at http://www.springerpub.com. We thank Sheri W. Sussman at Springer for working with us to provide this benefit to D20 members. For more information, please contact swsussman@springerpub.com. Please feel free to contact me to acquire the special discount code.

Please note that we have designed attractive new brochures to help stimulate our outreach efforts. If you would like some brochures to post in your office or share with colleagues, please let me know and I would be happy to mail you some.

If you have any questions, or if there is anything I can do to help facilitate your membership or others in APA Division 20, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Sincerely,

Joe Gaugler Membership Chair APA Division 20 _____________________

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CONFERENCES: Society for Research on Adult Development

Due to some technical problems with the submission web page and several requests by authors, the deadline of the The Society for Research in Adult Development has been extended to:

*** Sunday, March 1, 2009 ***

For submission instructions please visit the conference web page:

http://adultdevelopment.org/call.php

Call for Submissions, March1, 2009 Deadline

2009 Adult Development Symposium, Denver, March 31 - April 1, 2009

Pre-conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, SRCD Biennial Meeting

For information, go to http://www.adultdevelopment.org/ or email Admin@adultdevelopment.org

Presentations will address positive adult development from all disciplines. Positive adult development refers to development starting in late adolescence and continuing through life. The focus is on expanded capabilities and changes that improve the quality of life.

Topic areas include: Measurement, Models and Methodological Issues; Professional Development; Altruism, Attachment, and Alienation; Periods, Seasons and Non-stage Development; Stage Change; Cultural and Societal Development.

Michael Lamport Commons

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JOBS: Assistant Professor/Research Scientist

Assistant Professor/Research Scientist Scott & White and Texas A&M HSC

Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center are seeking outstanding Research Scientists to join our nationally recognized Program on Aging and Care at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a team of researchers conducting trials on interventions for older adults with chronic illness and their caregivers. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the goals of the program while also developing an externally-funded, independent line of intervention and health outcomes research. Collaboration with clinicians, scientists, and community organizations is expected. Applicants must have a PhD or comparable graduate degree, plus a minimum of two years research experience.

The position is open to candidates with training in behavioral and social sciences, public health, health services Scott & White is the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas, with more than 600 physicians and research scientists who care for patients at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple and within the 19 regional clinic system networked throughout Central Texas, as well as a regional hospital in Austin, a LTACH in Temple, and others Led by physicians with a commitment to patient care, education and research, Scott & White is listed among the "Top 100 Hospitals" in America in several categories, and has been listed as a Thompson Top 15 Teaching Hospital for the past three years. All staff have Texas A&M faculty appointments, commensurate with experience. The health system and medical school are investing heavily in basic, translational and clinical research, with appropriate support.

Scott & White offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, and a generous retirement plan. For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org

Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org.

JOBS: Postdoctoral Fellowships - Scott & White Healthcare / Texas A&M College of Medicine

Five Postdoctoral Fellowships Beginning Summer/Fall 2009 Scott & White / Texas A&M College of Medicine, Central Texas

Scott & White Healthcare and Texas A&M Health Science Center seek applications for its 2009/2010 class of postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will work within one of four research programs focused on the scientific study of factors that influence health and wellness throughout the life-span using multi-layered, system-wide interventions and ultidimensional outcome measures. Fellows will be mentored by leading translational scientists in the fields of gerontology, behavioral and social sciences, medical simulation, and health sciences research. Research topics will include healthy aging, caregiving, long term care, chronic disease management, obesity prevention, community-based health & wellness, health economics and outcomes and translation of evidence-based programs and practices. The fellowship program provides multidisciplinary training and research opportunities in clinical and academic settings.

Examples of available training experiences include: ● Mentoring to develop independent research projects that contribute to the goals of the Institute ● Required participation in group sessions designed to lead to the submission of a research grant application ● Manuscript development ● Access to a large clinic population for health services research and for clinical and translational research ● Quality improvement activities and health economics research within a large regional health plan ● Conduct of community-based participatory research ● Opportunities to teach within the Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health and College of Medicine

Successful applicants will have completed a PhD or similar graduate degree by Fall 2009 in behavioral and social sciences, public health, nursing, social work, health services, health economics, or a related field. A two-year commitment is required. Salary begins at $40,000 and is determined by experience. Health insurance and travel funds are provided. Deadline for applications will be March 31, 2009. Please include the following items with your application: ● Current CV ● A 3-5 page personal statement, to include: personal background, research interests, special skills, and areas of desired development ● Writing sample ● List of up to 3 References

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: Alan B. Stevens, PhD Professor, Department of Medicine 2401 South 31st. Street Temple, TX 76508 (254) 215-0452 AStevens@swmail.sw.org

Marcia G. Ory, PhD Professor, School of Rural Public Health 1266 TAMU, SRPH Building, Room A-157B College Station, TX 77843 Mory@srph.tamhsc.edu

Angela Hochhalter, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine 2401 South 31 Street Temple, TX 76508 (254) 215-0459 AHochhalter@swmail.sw.org

INFO: The Journal of General Psychology - Ad Hoc reviewers needed.

I have been asked by the current Managing Editor of the Journal of General Psychology (which I edited from 2000-2005) to issue a call for ad-hoc reviewers. If you are interested, please contact him directly (address info below). Please do not contact me, contact Oliver. Thanks. Oliver Baranczyk

Managing Editor Heldref Publications obaranczyk@heldref.org T 202/296.6267 ext. 1265 F 202/296.5149

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CONFERENCE ON EMOTIONS, STRESS AND AGING

Dear Div. 20 Colleagues:

Below is an annoucement for a conference on Emotions, Stress, and Aging that's taking place at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in June 2009.

Please access the provided website for further information.

Sincerely, Manfred Diehl

________________________________________ > From: Gisela Labouvie Vief [Gisela.Vief@unige.ch] > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:26 AM > To: Manfred Diehl > Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: CONFERENCE ON EMOTIONS, STRESS AND AGING > > On behalf of the Organizing Committee and Sponsors, we are pleased to announce a conference on EMOTIONS, STRESS AND AGING to be held at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, from Thursday, June 25 to Friday, June 26, 2009. > > This event will gather 10 leading researchers from Europe, USA, and Canada working within the field of emotions and aging from the perspectives of psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and sociology. > The conference will survey and discuss contributions spanning the range from positive adaptations to regulatory difficulties in the hope of deepening exploration of important mechanisms involved in the aging of emotions. > > Participation of students and researchers working in the field is invited and free of charge, but registration is mandatory. The conference also features poster presentations. > > Registration information and guidelines for abstract submission, including deadlines, are available through the conference website: http://www.unige.ch/aging-emotion. > > > Gisela Labouvie-Vief , Professor of Social-Emotional Development > Martial Van der Linden, Professor of Cognitive Psychopathology and Neuropsychology > > University of Geneva * Department of Psychology > 40 ave du Pont d'Arve * 1205 Geneva, Switzerland > -- > ATTENTION: E MAIL HAS CHANGED > > gisela.vief@unige.ch > > ****************************************** Gisela Labouvie Vief Professor of Social-Emotional Development University of Geneva * Department of Psychology 40 av du Pont d'Arve * 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Tel +41 (0)22 379 90 78 * Fax +41 (0)22 379 90 29

JOBS: Health and Aging Policy Fellow

I am forwarding the information below.

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

I am pleased to announce the 2nd year of the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program, a unique professional fellowship opportunity. Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and directed by Harold Alan Pincus, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University (in collaboration with the American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program), this national program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks for individual placement: (1) a residential track that includes a nine-to-12-month placement in Washington, D.C. (as a legislative assistant in Congress, a professional staff member in an executive agency or in a policy organization) or at a state agency; and (2) a non-residential track that includes a health policy project and brief placement(s) throughout the year at relevant sites. Core program components focused on career development and professional enrichment are provided for fellows in both tracks.

The program is open to physicians, nurses and social workers at all career stages (early, mid, and late) with a demonstrated commitment to health and aging issues and a desire to be involved in health policy at the federal, state or local level. Other professionals with clinical backgrounds (e.g., pharmacists, dentists, clinical psychologists) working in the field of health and aging are also eligible to apply. Under special circumstances, exceptions may be made for non-clinicians who are in positions that can impact health policy for older Americans at a clinical level.

We are delighted to announce our partnership with the John Heinz Senate Fellowship in Issues of the Aging. Our programs have combined to create the joint John Heinz/Health and Aging Policy Fellowship. Each year, one individual will be designated the John Heinz/Health and Aging Policy Fellow.

Our goal is to create a cadre of professional leaders who will serve as positive change agents in health and aging policy, helping to shape a healthy and productive future for older Americans. To this end, we seek your assistance in informing potential candidates of this opportunity. Please feel free to forward this notification to prospective applicants or others in the field who may know of such individuals, or to suggest other methods and/or venues for marketing the program.

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 fellowship year is April 15, 2009. For further information, please visit our website at www.healthandagingpolicy.org or contact me or Phuong Huynh, Deputy Director of the program (huynhpt@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu or 212-543-6213) directly. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Best regards, Harold Alan Pincus M.D. National Director, Health and Aging Policy Fellows Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Director of Quality and Outcomes Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Senior Scientist, RAND Corporation 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 09 New York, NY 10032 Phone: 212 543 5401 Fax: 212 543 6063 Email: pincush@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu

CONFERENCES: Call for Papers: HFES Aging Technical Group

CALL FOR PAPERS

Aging Technical Group

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 53rd Annual Meeting

October 19-23, 2009 - San Antonio, TX, USA http://www.psychology.gatech.edu/atg/

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The submission upload site is now open for the fall 2009 HFES conference.

The conference will be held in San Antonio, TX from October 19-23. We're encouraging submissions for our aging sessions (both poster and presentations).

We are interested both in empirical research concerning aging as well as theoretical papers, defined by HFES as: "submissions that make important theoretical contributions to the areas of human factors/ergonomics. We encourage both papers that advance a particular theoretical perspective and those that report on systematic evaluations of alternative theories in a given domain."

Student papers on completed research are especially encouraged and will be eligible for the Arnold Small Award. In recognition of the winner's accomplishment, the student(s) will be presented the award (plaque and $200) during the ATG meeting at the HFES annual conference.

The deadline for submissions is February 23, 2009. Submission information available from:

http://www.hfes.org/web/HFESMeetings/09CallforProposals.html

If you have any questions, please contact the Aging Group Technical Program

Chair: Anne McLaughlin (anne_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu <mailto:anne_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu>)

AWARDS: Dr. Margaret Gatz has won the 2009 Developmental Health Award

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dr. Margaret Gatz, Professor of Psychology, Gerontology, and Preventive Medicine at the University of Southern California, has won the 2009 Developmental Health Award. This award recognizes Dr. Gatz's research contributions to the fields of health and aging.

Dr. Gatz will give an invited address at APA's Annual Convention in Toronto. This invited address is tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 7th, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Gatz!

Lynn Martire, Chair Aging and Health Committee