In this week’s newsletter, we’ll provide guidance on how you can make the best of your public health journey. Whether you are completing an MPH or are just interested in public health, there’s something here for every learner to support their unique path.
“The MPH program is a rigorous program. Having a close network you can rely on and depend on helps to get you through the tough times of stressors during graduate school.” - Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Are you getting the most out of your MPH degree?
After completing their MPH in 2019, the hosts of the Public Health Insight Podcast share 1 of their 9 key lessons they learned since graduating and it applies to aspiring professionals, current students, and graduates.
🔗 Click Here to Listen to the Full Podcast Episode
Let’s talk about 4 reasons you should go into public health. 👇
1️⃣ You like professional variety and enjoy being able to pursue a wide range of careers.
2️⃣ You enjoy having an impact on populations.
3️⃣ You enjoy interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration.
4️⃣ You enjoy a constantly changing landscape.
Check out the reel below for more information!
Networking Successfully in Public Health & Global Health
Love or despise it – networking is undoubtedly an important tool for budding professionals, helping to gain valuable and practical information and possibly even a job. Now, more so than ever, networking has become critical as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we interact with people and dramatically reduced opportunities for face-to-face contact. In episodes 73 and 74, the Public Health Insight team showcases why public health and global health professionals should use networking to learn from others in the field and advance their career goals.
In this blog post, we’ll be exploring:
What is Networking and Why is it Important?
Networking Opportunities a in Public Health and Global Health
Strategies for Effective Networking
Click Here to Read the Blog Post by Malissa Underwood
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Community Health, Global Knowledge? Experiences from Uganda (feature documentary)
Public health is a practice that spans time and place with stories and experiences from across the world. Here is a short documentary sharing insight into the stories of community health workers in Uganda.