Student Association of Yale School of Public Health
Yale School of Public Health Student Government
About Us
SAYPH is organized by YSPH students for YSPH students. SAYPH works to enhance the experience of each student at YSPH by sponsoring educational and social activities, providing a forum for students' ideas and concerns, and acting as a liaison between students and the administration.
Through SAYPH, students get involved in many areas including the following: Student clubs and organizations Professional development and alumni relations Community service and social events at YSPH and in the greater community Health and wellness promotion Recruitment of new students to YSPH New student orientation and commencement activities SAYPH is led by an Executive Board consisting of a president, professional development chair, treasurer, alumni engagement chair, social chair, community service chair, and communications chair. There are also MPH departmental student representatives, PhD representatives, and MS representatives.
Each department elects students to act as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. All SAYPH positions are filled through a school-wide nomination process that takes place annually.