Career questions tagged public-health
How do I achieve my academic and career ambitions in the context of financial constraints to fund my education
I am aiming to become a medical doctor specialized in pediatrics. I am currently an undergraduate majoring in molecular biology. How do I structure my programs/classes in way that ensure a timely achievement of my goal. Questions includes class selections, graduate school selection, but also navigating financial constraints.
How can I get into the field of public health?
I'm a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in medical biotechnology, but I have realized that lab specific roles aren't for me and want to pursue a job outside of that scope.
How can I pursue women's health outside of maternal health?
I'm most interested in supporting survivors of domestic abuse but most women's health projects I see are only associated with maternal health. What about the health of women who aren't mothers and don't want to be? How can I find ways to support them in my career?
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug or other healthcare product works. In academia, biostatisticians work toward uncovering new approaches to healthcare beyond pharmaceuticals, and the environment is slower-paced. Also, the industry seems to pay more than academia. However, I feel that doesn't tell the whole story. Could someone with biostatistics experience explain the difference and offer advice? For whichever path you chose, what did you do as an undergraduate to appeal to graduate schools, such as internships and research projects? Are there specific companies, research centers, or institutions that offer opportunities to undergraduate students seeking to participate in research or get entry-level experience? I applied to a Summer Institute in Biostatistics (SIB) to kickstart my journey and learn more about the field. How can I build on that experience after the summer?
How can I get involved with the local community at college?
I'm an incoming Freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, and I'm very interested in Public Health. I would love to make an impact on the surrounding community and improve health equity.
What tips do you have on how I can narrow my career focus in healthcare to a specific field or practice?
I am a freshman in college at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, looking to pursue a career in healthcare or public health. The medical field is a very wide field with many options, and I am unsure of what exactly I want to focus on in my future career/medical school/internships.
How should I decide what career path to follow with job market changing.
I am a Junior in High school, how should I prepare myself looking at different college majors, and how should I look at stable job? I do alot of out activities outside school and I want to make it align with my major and future career.
What are some ways I can put my Health Science degree to use?
I am a Health Science major at Georgia Southern University in my second year. Since Health Science alone is pretty broad, I'm trying to explore different career paths. I'm honestly bit sure what all is out there. If you work in health science, what is your specific career and what is one thing you wish you knew before you started?
I'm pursuing physiotherapy with an interest in digital health ,Research, public health and Ai I want to pursue my masters abroad on a scholarship or a research fellowship with international professors. I'm also looking for license to work in England, Australia and other countries. I'm a part of many volunteer organization and a member of public speaking society so I'm also looking to work in WHO or UNO attend some conferences globally. suggest me what should i do????
suggest me something any conference or master's program i should go for based on my interest or if simply anyone who has same interests would love to connect
Can a degree holder in political science apply for masters in public health?
Can a degree holder in political science apply for masters in public health?
What is it like working/studying public health?
I'm thinking about majoring in something like epidemiology, and would like input on the pros and cons!
How can we improve health practices or get better at them?
I’m interested in going to medical school to become a psychiatrist, one day hoping for my own private practice. I have often heard many stories about medical professionals not helping patients or advocating for them. How do you think we can improve health practices for the community and what can I implement in my own private practice. I understand not everyone is the same and different people prioritize different things, but I want people to feel safe going to hospitals or any place of heath and knowing they will be treated with care, honesty, and knowing workers trying their best.
What medical degree is more useful, a MD (Doctor of Medicine) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)?
I am a senior in high school and I plan on pursing medicine. I have already decided that I want to major in public health while being on a pre med track but I want to start planning for medical school. Most doctors have an MD but in the past couple of years, I have seen that there has been an increase of doctors with a DO degree. #fall25 #pre-med #public-health
What are the most promising career paths I can take after completing my Bachelor's degree in public health ?
Hello I am a final year bachelor of public health student, already completed my coursework and awaiting graduation in a few months. Please is it possible to get a good job with my bachelor's degree or would I have to obtain a masters degree first? And if I opt for a Masters degree, can I get a fully funded opportunity in a good school?
What college majors will allow me to keep my options open towards jobs in healthcare?
I am currently a senior in high school; I am completely set that I want to have a job in healthcare in the future. I have been interested in dentistry for a while, specifically dental hygiene, though I also want to make more options available for myself in the field because my mind can always change in the long run and end up not wanting to go to the dental route. Which majors or programs would allow me to explore different paths before I really commit to one? What colleges would you recommend in Southern California? I also want to ask if I could be able to do the cc transferring to university route in my situation as well?
What type of entry level work from home job can I get if I am in the Clinical Mental Health Program in college, and I do not have any certifications in mental health?
What type of entry level work from home job can I get if I am in the Clinical Mental Health Program in college, and I do not have any certifications in mental health? I do have my bachelor degree in criminal justice with a concentration in human services as well as I have my master degree in criminal justice.
Any health professional student who has been through the Junior COSTEP process willing to answer my questions about certain parts of the application?
Hello, I am a pharmacy student interested in doing the Junior COSTEP program with the Public Health Service. I just started the application, but I am confused and struggling to fill-out some parts. I have emailed AES and COSTEP but have yet to hear anything. Does anyone mind if I ask them questions or willing to answer to the best of your abilities? Here are my questions: 1. For education, do we complete state the colleges, universities, or institutions we have attended/ attending? It seems to have a character limit which is odd? 2. Also, for semester credits, do we put all the credits earned if we completed a program? Idk how to go about this sections, I wish there was examples to reference too. 3. Will my references have to send me their completed PHS-1813 form to submit or will they submit it on their own? 4. Should I have a physician or any provider fill-out my medical form or is it okay if I fill it myself? Please elaborate which parts DD 2807-2 form I should fill-in and what parts my provider must do. Any suggestions, advice, or solutions are appreciated!
Is it possible to do BSc in ENGLISH and then Msc in BBA/ PUBLIC HEALTH?
Is it possible to do BSc in ENGLISH and then Msc in BBA/ PUBLIC HEALTH? Hi everyone, I am very confused now. Soon i will start my University life and I will have to pay for my own studies, all the expenses myself. I live in Bangladesh, here I can do some part time jobs if I study English which will help me to do my own studies. But, I am not sure about the job after my studies, what kind of job I will be able to do. I want to do Msc in BBA / Public health in a Schengen country. But I don't know if this is possible with my English background Please, those who are knowledgeable about this subject, can I do MSc BBA / public health after doing BSc English? If not, what kind of job can I do after completing my studies in English?
How did you start your public health career?
How did you start your public health career?
What can you do with a public health degree? what can be done with a masters in health administration?
Im a current freshman studying public health and Im trying to decide what graduate program to do
How can I gain experience in public health as a college graduate student if i want to work in the epidemiology field?
I’m currently a senior and will be starting graduate school next semester. I’m really interested in working in the epidemiology field. I am extremely passionate about public health. As I prepare to start graduate school, I want to have hands on experience in this particular field. I am motivated to work on addressing health disparities and improving access to healthcare in underserved communities
How to find job leads or paid internships in the public health field?
How do you find a good job with in the public heath field? I plan on going for my Masters of Public Heath after I finish my bachelors of Health and Human services with a concentration in public health. #spring25
Data Analyitcs Minor or Data Science Minor?
Hey! I recently got into the Global Public Health major at my school. I was wondering what the benefits of a minor in Data Science or Data Analytics are, and which one do you think would be more beneficial in order to work with Global health data and policy in the future? (p.s. Im also pre-med!)
How can I be a health professional who both serves my patients in their needs, while sharing my Christian faith throughout my practice ?
- High School Senior pursuing medicine and healthcare - Volunteers at church every Sunday in children's ministry - Has done two dermatology internships - Currently working at a med-spa - Equestrian and golfer - Interested in owning a practice and participating in medical missions trips
What are the main differences between Environmental Health Specialists and Environmental Health Officers? How do they compare in terms of job responsibilities, salary expectations, educational requirements, and work-life balance? Overall, are these careers worth considering??
I'm a senior in high school and I want to get my Bachelor's of Public Health during my undergraduate studies! I'm currently exploring future career options within Environmental Health and am trying to narrow down fields that are especially appealing to me. #Spring25
How can I gain experience in the field of public health during college? How do I find places to volunteer or get an internship??
Besides LinkedIn, where can you find opportunities to gain experience?
How to find work in Mental Health without degree? #Spring25
I am going to the school for MFT but I would like to gain experience ahead of time. What kind of job can I get and how?
How do you build rapport with patients as a registered dietitian?
I'm freshman studying dietetics and want to work as a clinical outpatient dietitian after school. I'm passionate about engaging in telehealth nutrition services and community outreach to improve public health.
What are some good options for an internship for Public Health degree?
Internship recommendations
What strategies do I use to assess the effectiveness of public health programs? #Spring 2025
I recently graduated with a BSc in Biology and is passionate about becoming an effective public health specialist where I can make an impact in the health sector of my country but still thinking about tips to be successful in my career. Thanks in advance as I await for assistant.