Career questions tagged publichealth
Healthcare workers who genuinely love their jobs: what made you choose your career, and what keeps you from burning out? If you were talking to a high school student interested in healthcare, what advice would you give?
I'm in high school, so I still have options. I really don't want to go the wrong way with my career. Any advice?
Why is immunology an important job?
Why is having immunologist important to peoples health and finding cures in for the immune system.
How can I build a career in medicine that combines scientific research and patient empathy, especially for individuals living with chronic illnesses?
My life hasn’t followed a straight line, but every challenge has shaped who I am and what I stand for. Losing my father to gun violence and living with Crohn’s disease taught me resilience early on. Instead of letting those experiences define my limits, I used them to define my purpose and deepen my empathy for others.
What was the hardest part about becoming a Public Health Advisor?
Public health plays such an important role in protecting communities and improving the quality of life. Was it ever overwhelming to know that the decisions you make could affect so many people? What was the most challenging part of preparing for this kind of responsibility?
What steps can I take to get my best education to make a difference in the world through nursing?
What steps can I take to get my best education to make a difference in the world? #Spring26
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?
health-related volunteering opportunities and free?
"Do you know of any online health-related volunteering opportunities available for 17-year-olds?
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
What can I do with a degree in psychology that is not counseling/therapy?
I'm a high school senior. I am really interested in psychology, but I have no idea what to do with a psych degree. I don't want to do therapy or counseling, for various reasons.
health and jobs ?
My top value is health. I would like to know what jobs are connected to this value.
"How can I find scholarships for health careers that support digital or remote learning"?
"I am a 12th-grade student about to apply for a health degree. Since I live far from major cities, I am looking for financial aid and digital opportunities to study or volunteer in health remotely. Any advice on where to look for scholarships?"v
What is the best way to prepare for a career that balances clinical practice with medical research?
As an A-level student planning to pursue medicine, I’m interested in not only becoming a doctor but also contributing to medical research that addresses healthcare inequalities. How can I start building the skills, mindset, and experiences needed to succeed in both clinical practice and research, and what mistakes should I avoid early on? #Spring26
How do I get involved in clinical research as an undergraduate?
I think I've found my dream job– maybe. For the past while I've been fixated on the role of a clinical research associate. This position appeals to me for a variety of reasons, such as the strong requirement for travel (which I love). The main issue is that I feel underprepared and don't know as much as I would like to about the clinical research community– most online CRA personalities I've found fixate more on the lifestyle aspect rather than the work itself. I am currently a first-year undergraduate pursuing a degree in biology, and would greatly appreciate any resources or suggested opportunities to gain a better understanding of this field. I know there are a variety of roles within clinical research, so I would also appreciate if anyone can suggest any similar jobs I might look into. Thank you!
What skills are most important for students who want to work in healthcare?
I’m a student who is interested in working in the healthcare field in the future. I want to learn which skills are most important to start developing now, both in school and outside of school. I’m especially interested in skills like communication, teamwork, responsibility, and empathy, and how these skills are used in healthcare careers.
What type of careers can I focus on with Public Health as my major and how many years would I need to become an occupational therapist Is it very difficult? ?
What type of careers can I focus on with Public Health as my major and how many years would I need to become an occupational therapist? Is it very difficult?
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!
My friends and I are starting a student-run magazine surrounding topics in the humanities. What should I know as the writer of the health/medicine section?
I’m a high school student who likes to learn about medicine as well as the intersection between medical science and the humanities/social sciences. Since our magazine is mostly humanities-based, my writing will be based on public health, bioethics, and other ways medicine and health are connected with society and culture. As a high schooler, my limitations include a lack of budget, lack of time, not being able to travel, and knowledge that mostly comes from biased sources. What are some ways I can minimize bias in my writing and avoid spreading misinformation? What are some things I can do to provide information that is accurate as possible? What are other things I should keep in mind? Thanks #CV23
What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition?
I am an incoming freshman at UC Berkeley and will be majoring in nutritional science.
What kind of internships can I get as a senior high-schooler that could look good in my college application?
I'm a high school student from Nepal. It was a year ago when I thought of studying abroads and came to discover that an internship might as well be a standing point in my whole college application. I would love to get an internship related with public health, gender equality. #publichealth #college #genderequality
What careers require an MPH?
I am considering pursuing an MPH in the future, but I don't know anyone who uses it in their career. What makes an MPH degree unique? #mph #publichealth #public-health #health #healthcare #stem #GivingisCaring
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 considering, but I do wonder if I am qualified/if I am at a disadvantage since I did not major in it. However, I feel like I don’t know exactly what careers a Master’s program can lead to and if this is a field that is already saturated/has good job prospects in the future. So if someone could help me learn more about this realm of healthcare, please help me out! Up until now, I had been considering options like becoming a PA or going to the med school route but I want to keep myself open to options like this as it really does interest me! I should also mention the specific areas of Public Health I am interested in are both microbiology and epidemiology. #publichealth #health-sciences #health-administration #public-health #career-paths #higher-education #health #microbiology
What are jobs in the medical field that don't require going to medical school?
Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a doctor. Now that I have become a high school student, I've done research about what it takes to go to medical school. Helping and interacting with others is what I want to do. Although, I don't think I have what it takes to go into medical school. #medicine #doctor #medical #medical-school #healthcare #nurse
Preparing for grad school in Epidemiology
I am a second-year college student interested in getting a Ph.D. in Epidemiology. Is this a good field to go into? What should I do in college to prepare for grad school in epidemiology--should I take graduate-level classes if they are available to undergrads at my school? Is doing an honors senior thesis enough research experience, or should I try to join a lab to get more experience? What else should I do to prepare? #graduate-school #graduate #publichealth #epidemiology
What does a typical day in the life of an epidemiologist look like?
I’m a high school junior considering a career as an epidemiologist. I’ve looked on many websites trying to see how one might spend their typical workday but have gotten mixed responses (spending the day doing math/statistics, field work, lab tests, etc.) . I’m curious to know my potential work environment and/or schedule. Thanks! #epidemiology #science #publichealth
I am a public health graduate and I want to look for entry level positions but it’s been hard searching
#healthcare #health #socialjustice #publichealth #communityhealth
Is there an area of pharmacy where you help people decrease or stop taking prescriptions by making lifestyle changes?
I am a HUGE advocate for individual healthy lifestyle management rather than fixing problems with a #pill. My #dream is to help people become their own health advocates. I want to teach people lifestyle modifications including #nutrition, #physical activity, and managing medications. I believe certain #prescriptions are over-prescribed and some maintenance medications can be avoided with lifestyle changes. I know it sounds backwards to be a pharmacist reducing medications, but that is my passion especially working in a pharmacy for almost 3 years not and seeing the effects in our society today. #lifestyle #management #health #healthadvocate #publichealth #pharmacy #pharmacist #society #rx #medication #health care #medications #medicine
What are the things you can do with a public health major?
Are there any jobs that you can obtain after 4 years of undergraduate of public health, or will I have to go to school for a longer time. #publichealth #collegelife #college #degree #lost
Is it better to be a part of Doctors without Borders early or later in my career?
I am an aspiring surgeon and I absolutely love to help others. However, I understand college can be expensive and that it will take me a few years to grow accustumed to the job. So, is it better for me to wait and settle into the pace of hospitals here or to go and gain experience before I begin working here? #Medicine #PublicHealth #surgery
To internship or not to internship?
I'm a junior in high school and have been wondering about internshipping somewhere. For those of you who have, is it really that beneficial? Where did you internship and do you have any other advice? #internships #publichealth- #hospital-and-health-care
What career options/examples are there for someone pursuing Public Health Policy as a major?
I feel like my field is very vague and broad so I want to ground myself in a better understanding of what I can do in my field. #publichealth