Career Questions tagged Public Health
How can I make sexual health education into a career?
I'm a current senior in college, and I'm going to graduate in the spring with a major in Human Biology and a concentration in human reproduction and sexuality. I know plenty of people who educate others on sexual health, but that is just a small part of their job. I want my job to be...
#education #human-biology #counseling #health #sexual-health #public-health
What are some career options in Public Health and what does it involve?
I am soon to be graduating with a Biology degree, but am really unsure about what I want to do with it. I do not particularly want to go into lab science, and definitely want to go to grad school after college. Entering a master’s program for public health is definitely something that I am...
#health-administration #public-health #higher-education #health-sciences #microbiology #career-paths #health #publichealth
What can I do to prepare myself for my future career?
I am a public health major with a minor in psychology. This is my junior year of college but I have no volunteer or internship experience and my resume looks pretty shabby. I know that I want to work in mental health field, but I do not have a clear idea on what exactly I want to do after...
What does it take to be a dermatologist, and what can I do to prepare?
I want to be a dermatologist when I grow up, or something with skin/skincare/skin health. #health #public-health...
What are some resources to support students who want to pursue something in the medical or public health sphere?
Specifically, resources supporting Latinx, low income, first gen (specifically WOC), and LGBTQI+ identifying students? #july20 @ #public-health #lgbtqi #medicine...
What are a few entry level job titles you can apply for with a psychology degree and an interest in the mental health industry?
I am a recent graduate and my two strongest skills are facilitating and leadership. #mental-health #mental-health-counseling #public-health #health #july20...
What are the most important skills for a Mental Health Worker?
#july #july20 #JULY2020#mental-health-counseling #mental-health #personality #health...
I want to apply mental health related PhD , and what experiences are good for application?
My undergraduate major is Nursing, and minor Psychology. Then I got a master degree in Neuroscience. Now I want to apply PhD in mental health related major, like social work, clinical psychology, public health or mental health nursing. Do you have any suggestion for me? for example, how to...
Is it difficult to complete a double-major in 4 years?
Community and Public health with a concentration in school health as well as Sport Science and Physical Education. #health #public-health #school #phys ed #health...
Is public health a good major?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #public-health...
What are some international humanitarian agencies that you can work for with a masters in public health in epidemiology, and how can you start getting experience early?
I will be starting my masters in public health in the fall. I am very interested in working for some kind of humanitarian agency, organization, or project. I am willing to work with any agency or organization that its ultimate goal is to help others, but I am more interested in international...
What are some good ways to get funding for an MPH program and study abroad programs?
I will be starting my MPH in epidemiology in the fall and I do not have much money. My entire education has been self funded. I am very interested in being a field epidemiologist and do more hands on work. I have seen some great summer programs where students can go to developing countries and...
#epidemiology #mph #graduate-school #masters-degree #public-health
Public Health Internships
For those advisers who have completed a public health internship as part of graduate education curriculum, where did you complete your internship? Do you have any guidance on best places to intern and how to get the most out of the internship? #internships ,...
What actually goes on during residency in neurosurgery?
I'm an aspiring neurosurgeon so I need to know what I'm delving into. #neuroseugery #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care...
How does one handle unexpected circumstances, such as being short staffed and having to perform a treatment one has not done before?
I am asking this question because of my increasing curiosity in nursing. At my school, we go to the nursing home to practice our CNA skills. I have witnessed the nurses that work there have trouble because of lack of staff. I am just curious as to how one goes about getting the work done...
What is a good Volunteering idea for Health Administration?
Im sophmore at Rutgers University. I plan on majoring in Heath Administration. What are some good places to volunteer at so that i can learn more? #college #healthcare #volunteering #hospital-and-health-care #public-health...
Is it more beneficial to take more credits per semester in a shorter amount of time or less credits per semester in a longer amount of time?
As a student trying to save money on college fees while still maintaining a great GPA for my resume, I want to know whether or not I should be taking 14 or 18 credit hours per semester. I am in the Public Health Sciences Field. I want to make the most of my college experience. #college #health...
Stay in State or Abroad?
I only have family in Nevada and this is making me not study abroad because of our financial issues were currently dealing. If you were me, what would you choose? I would like to be a Physician Assistant or to be a dental hygienist and I don't know what would be the best choice. #psychology...
#dental-hygienist #physician #japan #dentistry #public-health #healthcare #psychotherapy
Are there any courses, besides the general major/minor courses that would be helpful for combining public health, biology and environmental science?
I'm considering combining these three topics and I would like to have more information with regards to the combining of the subjects. #biology #environmental-science...
What kind of jobs are available for someone who wants to pursue a major in public health? Is it recommended to add a minor specification?
I'm considering on majoring in public health and I would just like to know more about what is out there for me. #career-counseling...
My Brother wanna do Master in Public Health. But He is confused between MPH and CMPH. He is also looking for Government Jobs in that field so which branch is better?
My brother wanna do Master in Public Helath. But He is confused between 'MPH and CMPH. He is also looking for Govt. Jobs in that field so which branch is better? #public-health #global-health #public-sector...
To create a non-profit organization combating hunger through sustainable agriculture, what area of study would be most relevant? Business management, agriculture, sustainability and nutrition all factor in, but which is the best approach?
In many parts of the world there is an extreme shortage of nutritious food and simultaneously very little practice of environmentally sustainable agriculture. A non-profit organization specialized in farming could perhaps kill two birds with one stone. #nonprofits #agriculture #public-health...
What exactly is a public health coordinator?
I met with a public health nurse a few weeks ago to talk about birth control. I asked her how she got to be doing what she did, and I found her answer very interesting. I would LOVE to educate people about proper sex education (STI's, different types of birth control, consent, gender &...
#college-major #public-health-coordinator #public-health #nurse #career-advice #health #career #college-advice
I want to be in a career that has to do with some type of medical research. I would be really helpful if someone can share some experience working in medical research.
I've been looking into pharmaceutical sciences, epidemiology, and molecular biology but I'm open to learning about more careers. Can anyone share their experience and some advice on getting into their career? #medicine #biology #research #pharmaceuticals #public-health #drug-development...
I want to pursue my masters in public health
Hi guys. I will soon obtain my bachelors degree in Human services and I am planning of going for my Masters in Public Health! I believe both of these fields are similar in a way. My question is, would I be able to go straight into a Public Health Masters program with an undergrad in Human...
#social-services #human-resources #public-health #social-work
Would you recommend a 4+1 program, even if the workload could be really harsh?
I have recently been accepted to Tulane University and I am really excited about their 4+1 Public Health program. Although I am really excited about the program, some people have warned me of trying to get my masters in 5 years in a city where the distractions are endless. Any thoughts?...
What colleges/universities/degrees should I be looking at to become an epidemiologist?
My name is Megan, I am in 11th grade, and I would to like to become an epidemiologist. I would like to go to a college where they have an epidemiology program, or where epidemiologists have come from. Name as many as you know of because I would like to see a wide range of options. Keep in mind,...
#epidemiology #professor #disease-prevention #epidemiologist #field-investigations #public-health
