Student Caucus

SER-SPC Mission
The mission of the SER-Student/Post-Doc Committee (SER-SPC) is to facilitate the educational experiences and professional development of students in epidemiology-related disciplines by providing information, resources, and networking opportunities; facilitating student exchange of research ideas; and providing service to the SER and advancing and promoting the SER-SPC.

**Abstract submissions now being considered for the 1st Annual Web Meeting (November 5, 2011). Follow this link to view instructions and submit an abstract. Deadline: August 15, 2011.**

Benefits and Eligibility

Who is eligible for SER student member rates?

  • Undergraduate and graduate students
  • Trainees and fellows (working for government, non-profit, academic institutions, or other health/public health agencies)
  • Post-doctoral fellows (academic, health, or related institutions)

Benefits of Student Member to SER-SPC include:

  • Discounted membership fee
  • A subscription to the American Journal of Epidemiology (24 issues) (Full student rate only)
  • Electronic access to the American Journal of Epidemiology (Full student rate only)
  • A subscription to Epidemiologic Reviews (one issue per year) (Full student rate only)
  • Reduced conference registration fee and room share opportunities
  • Priority registration to student events at the SER Annual Meeting
  • Members-only professional development workshops
  • Leadership opportunities through the SER-SPC Executive Committee and Sub-committies
  • Voting privileges for the SER Executive Board and the SER-SPC Executive Board
  • Opportunities for educational and professional development
  • Chance to network with leaders in the field and with fellow students
  • Access to the SER-SPC listserv and epidemiology job/fellowship announcement boards
  • Opportunity to review abstracts submitted for poster or oral presentations at the SER Annual Meeting
  • Opportunity to refine dissertation methodology through participation in Student Methods Workshop (limited participation, by application only)
  • Opportunity to showcase your research at SER annual meetings
  • Newsletters, including abstract forms, instructions for presenting papers at the annual meeting, notification of fellowships, and information on Society activities
  • Information on other pertinent conferences, discounts on epidemiology, biostatistics and public health books and journals provided to members

To join SER as a student member, click here. To learn more about SER and the StudentPost-Doc Committee, follow this link and fill out the contact form.