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<Tagline>12-1pm Wednesday, February 25 at UMBC in ITE 459</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Wondering where your degree can take you? Join <strong>Kamran Fayyaz</strong>, Chief Section Officer at the National Institutes of Health and adjunct faculty in the UMBC IS department for a conversation on the topic. Learn how to leverage your coursework and technical skills to break into the fast-growing field of health IT, discover what it's like to work at one of the nation's premier federal health agencies, and get practical advice on internships, certifications, and career moves that can set you apart. Whether you're interested in healthcare or just exploring your options, hear firsthand how your new skills translate into meaningful work at the intersection of technology and public health.</div><div><br></div><div><h4><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF2yxn0vEWpMFAQpqQhdsGCiaRiPyTczZjJFxCHGlH5V3BTQ/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Register here</strong></a></h4></div></div>
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