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There is a wealth of information on the internet for students and professionals of public health. In this section we’ve compiled resources, links and articles around what it takes to pursue a career in public health and also what to look for once you’re in.

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  • Anatomy of an Epidemiology Degree
    Epidemiology is a very important area of medicine that has to do with investigating the transmission, cause, treatment, and prevention of diseases that may affect the population. Epidemiologists …
  • Public Health for Physicians: Adressing the Health of the Community
    A public health physician is concerned not just with getting an individual patient better. He or she wants to improve the health of the entire community, and to try to prevent people from getting …
  • 100 Awesome Things An Epidemiologist May Do
    We have compiled a list of 100 things that you can do if you become an Epidemiologist: 1. Biostatistician Manages performance and decision making. 2. Research Data Analyst Researches metrics and …
  • Masters in Public Administration Salary Outlook
    There has been significant growth in the nonprofit sector, and it does not look like it will slow down soon. In fact, the 2013 Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey showed that 44% of all nonprofit …
  • Masters in Public Health vs Public Administration
    If you are trying to decide whether you should study towards an MPH (Master’s in Public Health) or an MPA (Master’s in Public Administration), you will quickly find that the degrees …
  • Mentorship, The Untapped Tool to Your Dream Career
    As the Fall semester is underway on many college campuses and the first conference season comes to a close, those in the last year of their degree study are thinking ahead to when they enter the big …
  • How to Choose Best MHA Degree Options
    If you choose to pursue a career in the healthcare industry, then you’ll find that there a number of distinct routes that you can choose to help you get to your preferred career destination. …
  • Top 5 MBA MPH Joint Degree Programs
    MBA MPH joint degree programs allow students to achieve their master of business administration as well as their master of public health degrees in a joint course track that allows them to obtain …
  • Top 5 Online MSW Programs Ideal for Public Health Workers
    Earning a master’s degree in social work, or MSW, gives you a degree with great versatility. You may work in fields from government assistance programs to local social services offices to even …
  • Best MPH Epidemiology Degree Programs
    The field of epidemiology, like public health overall, is experiencing a strong growth trend. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the field will grow by 10% by 2022, with a median salary of …
  • One Year MPH Program Online
    A Master of Public Health (MPH) is a great degree to complete but it is targeted quite specifically at working professionals and, for this reason, it is now often offered online, enabling students to …
  • Why The MPH Was Right For Me – Ramon Llamas
    Before I can “connect the dots,” as Steve Jobs eloquently described it in a commencement ceremony speech at Stanford many moons ago, I should first give you a bit of background on me. A …
  • Benefits of Public Health Mentoring for Professionals
    Public Health Practice and Professional Development In 2003, the Public Health Practice Program Office identified 6 elements to consider for developing a sustainable and competent workforce to …
  • Top 5 Online Health Sciences Degree Programs
    For those wishing to embark on a health career that is not involved with the clinical sector, a health sciences degree may be for you. Health sciences degrees train professionals to work in a number …
  • How to Choose Best MPP Degree
    If you have completed a degree in an area such as politics, you may have already studied towards public policy in some way. For those who haven’t, however, public policy is the area of …
  • 45 Highest Paying Public Health Jobs & Career Paths
    Below, we have compiled a list of 45 of the highest paid health jobs to help you select the right career path: 1. Health Promotions Program Coordinator This position works to develop and streamline …
  • How These Simple Tricks Can Improve Our Country’s Public Health
    “Eat your vegetables!” is a phrase which most children hear over and over again from health conscious parents. As adults we often find articles, which talk about the benefits of certain …
  • How To Build & Develop Your Network By Using Social Media
    Social media isn’t just a great way to connect with people you care about. These days, it can be used to establish and maintain professional networks within the field of public health, among …
  • MHA Healthcare Administration Salary Outlook
    If you have an interest in healthcare but would prefer to find a job as a manager, executive, or administrator, then you might consider obtaining a master’s degree in healthcare administration …
  • Public Health vs Medicine
    If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare industry, then chances are that you already know how many different options are available to you. Whether you will focus …

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