Wrap Up!
Thank you for making the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference a success! We're so glad you were able to join us and spend the weekend learning about global health and nutrition!
We are committed to organizing a meaningful experience for all of our delegates, so we would like to know how we can improve for UNC AMWHO’s next conference-- the 2020 AMWHO International Conference! We would greatly appreciate if you take a moment to complete the feedback survey at this link.
Already miss the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference? Luckily, photos have been uploaded in our Facebook page! Look back on the experience and feel free to like, share, and tag yourselves (make sure to hashtag #uncamwho2019)!
We were pleased to have Dean Barbara Rimer kick-off the weekend at the opening ceremonies where she gave us insight into the conference theme and provided examples of how the Gillings School of Global Public Health works in health policy and nutrition across the world. She wrote about her experience at the conference on her blog, Monday Morning.
We are committed to organizing a meaningful experience for all of our delegates, so we would like to know how we can improve for UNC AMWHO’s next conference-- the 2020 AMWHO International Conference! We would greatly appreciate if you take a moment to complete the feedback survey at this link.
Already miss the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference? Luckily, photos have been uploaded in our Facebook page! Look back on the experience and feel free to like, share, and tag yourselves (make sure to hashtag #uncamwho2019)!
We were pleased to have Dean Barbara Rimer kick-off the weekend at the opening ceremonies where she gave us insight into the conference theme and provided examples of how the Gillings School of Global Public Health works in health policy and nutrition across the world. She wrote about her experience at the conference on her blog, Monday Morning.
RESOLUTIONS by Region
Media/Corporation/NGO
What IS AMWHO?AMWHO is an authentic simulation of the World Health Assembly, the sole decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). At the AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference, approximately 100 graduate and undergraduate participants will assume the roles of WHO ambassadors, non-governmental organization members, media correspondents, or food/agricultural industry representatives.
Participants will engage in debates and discussion surrounding our theme for this year: The Global Food Predicament: Equity | Access | Transparency. Through collaboration, students will craft approaches to address our world’s pressing public health challenges and draft a final resolution to send to the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Throughout the weekend, students will have access to renowned professors from the Gillings School of Global Public Health and public health professions from the Triangle. Students will hear from and talk to these guest speakers at the banquet, opening and closing ceremonies, and lunch and learn event. |
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Registration Information
Registration is quick and easy!
The registration fee includes delegate materials, most meals and snacks (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a banquet dinner), presentations from distinguished professors and guest speakers, and access to all conference events.
The registration fee includes delegate materials, most meals and snacks (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a banquet dinner), presentations from distinguished professors and guest speakers, and access to all conference events.
- Early Registration is $45 by October 21, 2018
- Regular Registration is $55 by January 6, 2019
- Late Registration is $65 by January 20, 2019
Discount Details
Students who attend as part of a university delegation of at least 6 students will receive a $10 discount. Contact your AMWHO chapter president to register in advance before December 16, 2018. Active UNC AMWHO members who attend at least one general body meeting during the fall semester are also eligible for the discount. The discount will be provided in the form of a partial refund to your credit card.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to the following deadlines may receive a partial refund:
Students who attend as part of a university delegation of at least 6 students will receive a $10 discount. Contact your AMWHO chapter president to register in advance before December 16, 2018. Active UNC AMWHO members who attend at least one general body meeting during the fall semester are also eligible for the discount. The discount will be provided in the form of a partial refund to your credit card.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to the following deadlines may receive a partial refund:
- Before October 21, 2018: fully refundable
- Before December 16, 2018: 50% of registration fee is refunded
- Before January 6, 2019: 25% of registration fee is refunded
Directors' Letter
Dear Delegates and Colleagues,
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2019 American Mock World Health Organization Regional Conference held at UNC Chapel Hill from January 25-27! Our university is proud to be the origin of AMWHO when it began in 2014, and we have been privileged to host three international conferences as well as a regional conference and summit. This year, we hope that the regional conference continues to foster AMWHO's purpose of bringing together students of all backgrounds to discuss global health issues and collaborate to draft policy resolutions, similar to the World Health Assembly itself. We are honored to be Executive Co-directors for this outstanding and unique conference experience in which delegates from around the southeast region will feel empowered as drivers of transformation in the global health policy realm. Our goal is to create an immersive experience where participants will have the opportunity to think critically about stakeholders and social, cultural, political, and economic factors that impact health issues. Participants will not only have the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with each other, but also with professionals who are experts in the public health field. By the end of the weekend, delegates will have a more holistic understanding of the complexity of global health issues as well as the knowledge and skills to address these problems with more effective policy.
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference is The Global Food Predicament: Equity | Access | Transparency. Considering that our health is intrinsically tied to the food we eat and what foods we have access to, this theme is highly relevant for every nation and the delegates that represent them. This theme consists of four subthemes that supplement the broad issue at hand: Globalization of Food | Food Security | Sustainable Food Systems | Food-Related Illnesses.
Delegates can represent either a nation, media organization, non-governmental organization, or a private corporation. These roles provide the diverse perspectives that stakeholders have to offer and encourages delegates to create more innovative solutions.
Lastly, we would like to acknowledge the UNC AMWHO Executive Board and Conference Board. This conference would not be possible without their dedication and hard work. Their passion for public health and AMWHO truly motivates us to create the best conference experience possible.
Benjamin Franklin said "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." This truly embodies the mission of our work and leads us to invite you to participate in the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference!
Sincerely,
Rida Shams and Jarred Lobo
Executive Co-Directors, 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2019 American Mock World Health Organization Regional Conference held at UNC Chapel Hill from January 25-27! Our university is proud to be the origin of AMWHO when it began in 2014, and we have been privileged to host three international conferences as well as a regional conference and summit. This year, we hope that the regional conference continues to foster AMWHO's purpose of bringing together students of all backgrounds to discuss global health issues and collaborate to draft policy resolutions, similar to the World Health Assembly itself. We are honored to be Executive Co-directors for this outstanding and unique conference experience in which delegates from around the southeast region will feel empowered as drivers of transformation in the global health policy realm. Our goal is to create an immersive experience where participants will have the opportunity to think critically about stakeholders and social, cultural, political, and economic factors that impact health issues. Participants will not only have the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with each other, but also with professionals who are experts in the public health field. By the end of the weekend, delegates will have a more holistic understanding of the complexity of global health issues as well as the knowledge and skills to address these problems with more effective policy.
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference is The Global Food Predicament: Equity | Access | Transparency. Considering that our health is intrinsically tied to the food we eat and what foods we have access to, this theme is highly relevant for every nation and the delegates that represent them. This theme consists of four subthemes that supplement the broad issue at hand: Globalization of Food | Food Security | Sustainable Food Systems | Food-Related Illnesses.
Delegates can represent either a nation, media organization, non-governmental organization, or a private corporation. These roles provide the diverse perspectives that stakeholders have to offer and encourages delegates to create more innovative solutions.
Lastly, we would like to acknowledge the UNC AMWHO Executive Board and Conference Board. This conference would not be possible without their dedication and hard work. Their passion for public health and AMWHO truly motivates us to create the best conference experience possible.
Benjamin Franklin said "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." This truly embodies the mission of our work and leads us to invite you to participate in the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference!
Sincerely,
Rida Shams and Jarred Lobo
Executive Co-Directors, 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference
Conference Schedule
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FRIDAY | JANUARY 25, 2019
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Check-in Delegates will arrive to the Gillings School of Global Public Health and receive materials. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opening ceremonies The UNC AMWHO Executive Board will kick off the weekend with a theme discussion, brief overview of the conference, and a welcome from a distinguished professor of the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium 2:15 PM - 4:45 PM
COMMITTEE SESSION 1 Delegates will disperse into their respective regional committee rooms, led by their regional Dais, to enter debate on the conference theme. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Designated Committee Rooms 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Afternoon presentation Participants will have the opportunity to attend a presentation by pioneering nutrition researcher and founder of the Good Bowls project, Dr. Alice Ammerman. Joan Gillings Auditorium 6:00 - 7:00 PM
PRESS CONFERENCE After having rotated among all the regional committees, Media Correspondent delegates will ask pressing questions to certain WHO Ambassadors and NGO Representatives. Joan Gillings Auditorium 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRANKLIN STREET EXCURSION The UNC AMWHO 2019 Executive Board will escort all delegates to downtown Chapel Hill for a night of exploration and networking among delegates. Delegates will pay for their own dinner--coupons/special concessions are available at several Franklin Street restaurants. Downtown Chapel Hill (Public bus transportation will be provided.) |
SATURDAY | JANUARY 26, 2019
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
breakfast and Late Check-in Delegates will arrive at the Gillings School of Global Public Health for continental breakfast and coffee. Any late arrivals may check in at this time. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Committee Session 2 Delegates will return to their regional committee room from the day before to continue debate. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Designated Committee Rooms 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch AND learn Delegates will have the opportunity to network and learn from distinguished local leaders in global health and nutrition--speakers include professors from local universities, startup founders, researchers, and representatives of local nonprofit organizations. Lunch is provided. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Committee Session 3 Delegates will return to their regional committee room from the day before to continue debate. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Designated Committee Rooms 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Press Conference After having rotated among all the regional committees, Media Correspondent delegates will ask pressing questions to certain WHO Ambassadors and NGO Representatives. Joan Gillings Auditorium 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Committee Session 4 Delegates will return to their regional committee room from the day before to continue debate. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Designated Committee Rooms 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Banquet The UNC AMWHO 2019 Executive Board will welcome delegates to a formal banquet. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from our keynote speaker. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium |
SUNDAY | JANUARY 27, 2019
8:00 AM - 8:45 aM
breakfast and informal committees Delegates will arrive at the Gillings School of Global Public Health for continental breakfast and coffee. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium 8:50 aM - 12:10 PM
Morning plenary session The final plenary will begin, where all regional committees convene in one room to debate and vote on each other's final resolutions. Snacks and coffee will be provided all day. Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium 12:15 pM - 1:15 pM
Lunch Lunch will be served to all delegates. Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium 1:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Afternoon plenary session The final plenary will resume. Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
closing ceremonies The "Best Delegate" and "Best Position Paper" awards from each regional committee will be announced, and the conference will close. Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium |
Guest Speakers
Opening Ceremonies
Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH, MPH
Dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC-Chapel Hill |
Barbara Rimer is dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her work has guided national research, practice, and policy in cancer prevention and control for more than 20 years.
Dr. Rimer was the first woman and behavioral scientist to lead the National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Advisory Board, a Presidential appointment. She was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) in 2008 and appointed by President Obama to chair the President’s Cancer Panel in 2011. In 2013, she was awarded the American Cancer Society’s Medal of Honor, and she served on Vice President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel. Prior to joining the Gillings School, Dr. Rimer was deputy director for population sciences at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center; before that, she was director of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at National Cancer Institute. Earlier positions include professor of community and family medicine at Duke University and director of behavioral research at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. She is the author of more than 270 peer-reviewed publications, 55 book chapters and six books. Dr. Rimer became dean of the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health in 2005, and she is passionate about the School’s mission to improve public health, promote individual well-being and eliminate health inequities across North Carolina and around the world. |
Friday Afternoon Presentation
Alice Ammerman, DrPH
Mildred Kaufman Distinguished Professor Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC-Chapel Hill |
Social determinants, including income and place of residence, can determine how healthy a person is in the present and over time, but a new initiative called Good Bowls aims to level the playing field and provide better health for many. Alice Ammerman, DrPH, Mildred Kaufman Distinguished Professor of nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and director of UNC’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, leads the new public health initiative.
Through careful research and development, Ammerman and her team of current and former students have created a product--Good Bowls—that aims to provide better access to nutritionally valuable food for lower-income consumers, while creating economic opportunities for local farmers and food entrepreneurs. The bowls contain healthful, locally sourced foods that are frozen for longer shelf life. Ammerman hopes the project will enhance the environmental, economic and social well-being in communities in the southeastern United States. Ammerman's project, Good Bowls, offers recipe for health equity Good Bowls Are Here |
Lunch and Learn
Delegates will have the opportunity to network and learn from distinguished local leaders in global health and nutrition--speakers include professors from local universities, startup founders, researchers, and representatives of local nonprofit organizations.
Banquet Keynote
The UNC AMWHO 2019 Executive Board will welcome delegates to a formal banquet. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from our keynote speaker.
Kelly Brownell, Ph.D.
Director, World Food Policy Center Sanford School of Public Policy Duke University |
Kelly Brownell is Director of the World Food Policy Center at Duke University, where he is also Robert L. Flowers Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience. From 2013-2018 he served as Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke.
In 2006 Time magazine listed Kelly Brownell among “The World’s 100 Most Influential People” in its special Time 100 issue featuring those “.. whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world.” Brownell was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) in 2006 and has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, Graduate Mentoring Award from Yale, the James McKeen Cattell Award from the New York Academy of Sciences, the Distinguished Alumni Award from Purdue University, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Rutgers University, and the Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology from the American Psychological Association. Prior to joining the faculty at Duke, Brownell was at Yale University where he was the James Rowland Angell Professor of Psychology, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, and Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. While at Yale he served as Chair of the Department of Psychology and as Master of Silliman College. Dr. Brownell has published 15 books and more than 350 scientific articles and chapters. He has served as President of several national organizations, including the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, and the Division of Health Psychology of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Brownell has advised the White House, members of congress, governors, world health and nutrition organizations, and media leaders on issues of nutrition, obesity, and public policy. He was cited as a “moral entrepreneur” with special influence on public discourse in a history of the obesity field and was cited by Time magazine as a leading “warrior” in the area of nutrition and public policy. |
Testimonials, publications, and MEdia
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"Students said AMWHO had “revived [their] passion for diplomacy and advocacy,” and described the experience as one that “could not be found in a classroom” and “influential” for their future plans. 35 of 39 respondents (90%) rated the experience as “good” or better, and 38 of 39 (97%) would recommend AMWHO to a friend."
"AMWHO is a useful forum for students to improve their knowledge of global health issues, and sharpen their skills in diplomacy, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution." |
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"The vast majority (98%) of respondents from the AMWHO 2014 conference indicated the conference as being "good" or "better", and 90% of respondents indicated they would recommend the conference to a friend... The American Mock World Health Organization fills a gap in global health policy education by providing students with the opportunity to develop skills essential to careers in global health governance."
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"By encouraging students to network with current professionals, AMWHO facilitates collaboration and communication between passionate individuals working to make a difference. It is surreal to think that the friends I made over the three day conference can one day be colleagues, or the global health professionals I networked with could one day be mentors. Sitting in the conference, I envisioned the other students and myself one day becoming a part of the WHO in order to make meaningful change by helping those without health care access or affordability." |
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"Global health crises are unimaginably complex. In listening to and participating in discourse during AMWHO 2016, I was forced to consider interests beyond my own. I was reminded of the opening addresses by Dr. del Rio and Dr. Weiss. There are multitudes of stakeholders, each with their own, often conflicting interests. Resources are always limited and compliance is almost never guaranteed. Perhaps the greatest lesson I took away from AMWHO was how truly difficult it is to work in the field of global health. But having spent the weekend engaging with equally enthusiastic individuals and having passed a resolution together, I came away with a renewed sense of determination that solutions, while complex, are not beyond our reach."
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"I think one of the problems with the undergraduate mindset is that we think we think we don’t have the tools to solve problems when we do," she said. "And I think events like this get undergraduates to realize that they can and will make a difference if they set their mind to it.”
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Delegate Resources
Other delegate resources (including the liability agreement, media release agreement, and scholarship application) are accessible through the Delegate Hub. Delegates will have access to the Delegate Hub after registration confirmation.
Traveling to AMWHO at UNC
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UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
135 Dauer Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Flying to Chapel Hill For delegates flying to Chapel Hill, please note that you will be flying into the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Once you arrive, you may take an airport taxi or Uber/Lyft for the 20-minute drive (depending on traffic). Please note that if you requested a host for the weekend, they are not obligated to provide transportation throughout the conference, and it will be your responsibility to arrive at the conference venue. Uber/Lyft and public buses are readily available in Chapel Hill. Driving to Chapel Hill For delegates driving to Chapel Hill, the Gillings School of Global Public Health is located at 135 Dauer Dr on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus, across the street from the UNC Medical School. The school is housed within two connected buildings: Michael Hooker Research Center and Rosenau Hall. The closest parking deck will be the Dogwood parking deck on Manning Drive. Once parked, take a left out of the parking deck and walk down Manning Drive. Turn right onto Columbia, and the School of Public Health will be on your left. If you are arriving at the conference on Friday before 5pm and need a parking pass, please indicate this at the time of registration and it will be provided upon arrival. Free parking is available throughout campus on Saturday and Sunday. For any questions regarding traveling to the conference venue, please email internal@uncamwho.org. |
Host-a-Delegate Program
In order to make the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference accessible to students, UNC AMWHO has created a Host-A-Delegate program. This program allows for students travelling from afar to stay with another conference participant on or near UNC campus, without a fee. The Host-A-Delegate program allows for participants to meet other delegates from the conference and save on hotel expenses.
For visitors:
During the registration process, simply opt-in to participate in the program and we will do our best to match you with a student from Chapel Hill. We will review applicants and hosts after each registration period and inform you of your status in the program. Please keep in mind that we may not be able to accommodate everyone. In such an event, we will assist you in finding affordable hotel accommodation by providing discounts at local hotels.
For UNC-Chapel Hill students:
Many students from across the nation will be attending this event, and may not have the financial means of providing accommodations within a hotel. If you have any amount of space (i.e. floor space, an extra couch, etc.), and are comfortable with hosting a fellow delegate, please make that known during the registration process. This is a wonderful opportunity for networking and assisting students from across the country and world in making this opportunity cost-affordable.
For any questions regarding the Host-A-Delegate program, please email internal@uncamwho.org.
For visitors:
During the registration process, simply opt-in to participate in the program and we will do our best to match you with a student from Chapel Hill. We will review applicants and hosts after each registration period and inform you of your status in the program. Please keep in mind that we may not be able to accommodate everyone. In such an event, we will assist you in finding affordable hotel accommodation by providing discounts at local hotels.
For UNC-Chapel Hill students:
Many students from across the nation will be attending this event, and may not have the financial means of providing accommodations within a hotel. If you have any amount of space (i.e. floor space, an extra couch, etc.), and are comfortable with hosting a fellow delegate, please make that known during the registration process. This is a wonderful opportunity for networking and assisting students from across the country and world in making this opportunity cost-affordable.
For any questions regarding the Host-A-Delegate program, please email internal@uncamwho.org.
Position paper Guidelines
Delegates are required to submit one position paper. Position papers serve as a reminder for individual delegates of their country or organization's views regarding the topics of discussion throughout the conference, as well as a source of information and research that can be used by each delegation. On the final day of the conference, awards of "Best Position Paper" will be determined.
Position papers should provide a concise overview of the viewpoints of each delegation regarding the theme and should establish recommendations for sub-themes and points of discussion before the committee begins.
WHO Ambassadors:
International and regional conventions, treaties, declarations, resolutions, past and present programs of action which are relevant to the policy of your State should be addressed in the position paper. Moreover, delegates should consider the powers, viewpoints, and policies of other nations in its region--as well as the relationship between those nations--in choosing sub-themes to discuss.
NGO/Media/Industry Roles:
Position papers should outline your organization's viewpoint of the topic at hand and approaches they have taken in the past to address or participate in global health innovation and the sub-themes. Consider the influence of your organization's viewpoints and actions in shaping global decisions, and the impact that you hope to bring to the conference.
The following specifications are required of all position papers:
Submission process:
Sample position papers:
Position papers should provide a concise overview of the viewpoints of each delegation regarding the theme and should establish recommendations for sub-themes and points of discussion before the committee begins.
WHO Ambassadors:
International and regional conventions, treaties, declarations, resolutions, past and present programs of action which are relevant to the policy of your State should be addressed in the position paper. Moreover, delegates should consider the powers, viewpoints, and policies of other nations in its region--as well as the relationship between those nations--in choosing sub-themes to discuss.
NGO/Media/Industry Roles:
Position papers should outline your organization's viewpoint of the topic at hand and approaches they have taken in the past to address or participate in global health innovation and the sub-themes. Consider the influence of your organization's viewpoints and actions in shaping global decisions, and the impact that you hope to bring to the conference.
The following specifications are required of all position papers:
- All papers must be typed.
- The paper must not exceed two pages in length and font size must be between 10 and 12 pt.
- Use one inch standard margins for the whole paper.
- The name of the delegation, university name, and region name should be at the top of the first page.
Submission process:
- The paper must be submitted as a .pdf file, and named using the following format:
- Region_CountryName_UniversityName (e.g. EURO_Switzerland_UNCChapelHill)
- NGO, Media, Industry_Organization_UniversityName (e.g. Media_CNN_UNCChapelHill)
- Log-in to your Delegate Hub and upload the document. Please upload completed position papers by 11:59 pm EST on January 22nd, 2019. Delegates will receive confirmation that their paper has been received within 3-5 business days.
Sample position papers:
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
This year, we aim to make our conference accessible by offering more full and partial scholarships, so we encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity. Participants will be selected based on their need and academic/professional credentials. Traditionally, such scholarships are provided for travel fees to attend the conference. Please complete the application in its entirety and upload a copy of your resume and proof of income (acceptable forms are: a W-4 tax form, a previous federal tax return or a summary bank statement for international students) to the Delegate Hub by December 16th, 2018. We will notify you of your status after all materials have been submitted.
Please note that we will only accept your application after having registered for the conference; this is absolutely mandatory.
Steps required to complete the application:
Please note that we will only accept your application after having registered for the conference; this is absolutely mandatory.
Steps required to complete the application:
- After you submit your registration, you will need to make an account on Weebly.com. A confirmation email will be sent out with the information.
- In the Delegate Hub, you will have access to a variety of materials, including the Scholarship application.
- Read and follow the instructions listed in all 3 parts of the scholarship application.
Lodging
Lodging Information: Delegates have two lodging options organized by UNC AMWHO: to stay in a hotel or participate in the Host-a-Delegate program. There are reserved rooms for delegates attending the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference at various hotels in the area. Additionally, delegates may have free lodging through the Host-a-Delegate Program, in which a registered conference participant may stay with a UNC AMWHO member for the weekend. Although we do our best to provide enough Host-a-Delegate spots, availability is limited, and delegates are encouraged to have a back-up plan and to apply for the program as soon as possible. You can apply for Host-a-Delegate here (include link).
UNC AMWHO has established relationships with a number of hotels in the area, with AMWHO-specific discounts offered. Please reserve a room on your own accord at the earliest convenience. These hotels include:
Chapel Hill University Inn
1301 Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2171
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill
1090 US Highway 15 501 South
Chapel Hill, NC 2751
(919) 929-9511
Breakfast free only if part of AMWHO deal
Must occur 4 days prior (January 21st)
Web link or call
Aloft Chapel Hill
1001 South Hamilton Road,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 932-7772
Must book before December 28th
Shuttle to UNC on Friday only
UNC AMWHO has established relationships with a number of hotels in the area, with AMWHO-specific discounts offered. Please reserve a room on your own accord at the earliest convenience. These hotels include:
Chapel Hill University Inn
1301 Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2171
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill
1090 US Highway 15 501 South
Chapel Hill, NC 2751
(919) 929-9511
Breakfast free only if part of AMWHO deal
Must occur 4 days prior (January 21st)
Web link or call
Aloft Chapel Hill
1001 South Hamilton Road,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 932-7772
Must book before December 28th
Shuttle to UNC on Friday only
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Theme BriefClick on the image to the left to view the theme brief for the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference.
The theme brief gives delegates an overview of the global health challenge that will be discussed and debated over the course of the conference. It includes subthemes that break-down the intricacies of the problem and provides case studies that describe how countries in different regions of the world have been affected. Delegates may use the theme brief as a resource to write their position paper.
The theme of this conference was developed by the theme director, Annie Chen. Annie is a senior majoring in nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is interested in local and global rural health disparities, agricultural initiatives, and the intersection of culture and nutrition. Part of her research entails working with Dr. Ammerman in the VeggieRx study, a primary care intervention study in which participants at high-risk of chronic disease use weekly agricultural produce boxes and cooking classes to promote health and manage pre-existing conditions. |
Frequently asked questions
Who is this conference for?
AMWHO conferences are open to undergraduate and graduate students that are interested in public health, medicine, public policy, international relations, foreign diplomacy, and intergovernmental delegation. There is no required "major" or course of study that participants must have in order to attend an AMWHO conference. The conference is targeted towards students in the Southeast region; however, everyone across the United States and abroad is invited to attend.
Where is this conference being held?
This regional conference will be held on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill, in the GIllings School of Public Health.
Which roles can i choose from for this conference?
You can choose the roles of WHO ambassadors, non-governmental organization members, media correspondents, or food/agricultural industry representatives.
Do I have to be in an amwho chapter to attend this conference?
If your university does not have an AMWHO chapter, you may register yourself as an individual participant.
how much is the registration fee?
Registration fees are time dependent.
The registration fee includes delegate materials, most meals and snacks (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a banquet dinner), presentations from distinguished professors and guest speakers, and access to all conference events.
- Early Registration is $45 by October 21, 2018
- Regular Registration is $55 by January 6, 2019
- Late Registration is $65 by January 20, 2019
The registration fee includes delegate materials, most meals and snacks (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a banquet dinner), presentations from distinguished professors and guest speakers, and access to all conference events.
What does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee includes delegate materials, most meals and snacks (two breakfasts, two lunches, and a banquet dinner), presentations from distinguished professors and guest speakers, and access to all conference events.
how will i know if my registration form was submitted?
You should receive a confirmation email within 3-5 business days from the UNC AMWHO team after we've received your registration form and fee payment.
Regional Guides
African region guide
southeast asia & western pacific region guide |
Americas region guide
Media Guide |
eastern mediterranean guide
NGO/Company Guide |
european region guide |
Sponsorship
The UNC AMWHO Executive Board would like to thank the sponsors of the 2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference. For more information on how your academic institution or corporate organization can work with us, please email finance@uncamwho.org.
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meet the secretariat
DROP US A LINE
Questions? Concerns? Let us know!
Delegates |
internal@uncamwho.org
Llana Abella and Anna Ilyasova Internal Co-Directors |
Conference |
codirectors@uncamwho.org
Rida Shams and Jarred Lobo Executive Co-Directors |
Finance & SPONSORSHIP |
finance@uncamwho.org
Manisha Dubey Director of Finance & Sponsorship |