Fellow Bio:
I grew up in Stevens Point, WI. After high school I moved to Madison for undergraduate studies at UW. I received a B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, & math in 2001. Prior to starting med school, I was a graduate student in population health sciences at UW. I will receive a M.S. from that program prior to completing medical school.

Partners In Health and co-workers have collected health information from nearly 1,000 women over a 3-year period. With this information, they have compiled a data base suitable for analysis with computer programs. I will apply my knowledge of statistical analysis to identify factors associated with HIV infection in these women. Short-term outcomes include presentation of my results at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Research Forum and preparation of a scholarly manuscript detailing the findings. Final evaluation of the project will be accomplished through discussions with my co-workers and critiques of our results by other epidemiologists.

I would like to improve my ability to work toward a common goal with a small group of dedicated individuals. Additionally, I would like to develop my leadership skills in the area of advocacy on behalf of the poor.

I anticipate that the creation of the computer code needed for the statistical analysis will be one challenge. I also anticipate that preparation of a scholarly manuscript will be challenging, as I have never before done this.

To address difficulties with the creation of the computer code, I intend to use online SAS manuals and to communicate with other epidemiologists. To address difficulties with the manuscript preparation, I will work closely with Mary Kay, who has considerable experience in preparing manuscripts.

I need further statistical training, plus training in advocacy on behalf of the poor.

Comments:

January 10, 2005

Graduation Requirements Progress Chart
If you complete the requirements outlined below, you will graduate as a LOCUS fellow.

A indicates the item has been completed.

Completed	When	What	On-line
	Year 1: Beginning of Semester 2	New Project Report	Submit Report
	Year 2: Beginning of Semester 1	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 2: Beginning of Semester 2	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 3: Beginning of third year	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 4: August of fourth year	2-3 page final summary of project that includes a reflective evaluation of the project process	N/A
	Ongoing	Participate in program evaluation (written and/or focus group)	View Options
	By the end of fourth year	Select poster, presentation, paper, creative option or your own idea	View Options

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