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Prof Dr Azlinda Azman appointed new Higher Education DG

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Azlinda, who was previously Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) deputy vice-chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni) replaces Prof Datuk Dr Husaini Omar who went on mandatory retirement on March 10. The ministry said Azlinda was a respected academic and researcher in the field of social work at the national and international levels.

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Differences Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Social Work

Simmons University

It’s important to understand the different types of social workclinical or non-clinical — so that you can make an informed decision about which area of practice is the best fit for you. While both types of social workers are educated at the graduate level, there are key differences.

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After Retirement from Clinical Practice, Chapter President Still Eager to Serve

Social Work Blog

“It’s interesting how my whole professional life was in clinical social work, and now I am involved in macro social work because it allows one to actively work for social justice and dignity and work on all the many disparities we have in our country.” She moved to Concord, N.H.,

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Michigan Medicine’s Social Justice Grand Rounds Renamed to Honor Daniel Fischer

Michigan Social Work

“Knowing that this Grand Rounds series will continue to support the professional development and social justice lens of social work students, staff and other health sciences student learners at the University of Michigan is extremely rewarding.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) PROVISIONS: » Increase Medicare Reimbursement Rates for clinical social workers (CSWs) from 75 percent to 85 percent of the Physician Fee Schedule. The More Social Workers in Libraries Act ( H.R. 3006 ) LEAD SPONSORS: Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Rep.

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Visibility through Intersectionality

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Intersectionality was first coined in 1989 by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Columbia University law professor, to describe factors contributing to the social being of African American women. In addition to these primary identities, there could be less salient ones such as religious or spiritual preferences and generational group.

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Visibility through Intersectionality

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Intersectionality was first coined in 1989 by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Columbia University law professor, to describe factors contributing to the social being of African American women. In addition to these primary identities, there could be less salient ones such as religious or spiritual preferences and generational group.