Department of Health
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower Room 984Albany , NY 12237
Division/Unit: Family Health
Web Site: http://www.health.ny.gov
Department of Health
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower Room 984Division/Unit: Family Health
Web Site: http://www.health.ny.gov
Description:
The student will conduct a literature review to become familiar with the latest public health trends related to infant mortality, and will then perform analyses using de-identified 2015 vital statistics data to characterize infant mortality in New York State. The student will work with linked birth and death certificate records to examine infant mortality by various geographic factors and maternal characteristics obtained from the infant birth certificate. This will require analyses using SAS, and graphic presentation using SAS, EXCEL and possibly some GIS mapping. The student will work under guidance of the mentors and other staff, but will be encouraged to think innovatively. The student will also deliver a presentation of the results after completion.
Skills:
SAS
Excel
Analytical
Internship Areas: Planning/Analysis/Research
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Public Health