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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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  • 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 …
  • 5 Awesome Scholarships For Masters In Public Health Students
    Achieving your dreams and completing a graduate program in the field of public health is definitely possible, but for some students this can cause some financial hardship in other areas of life, and …
  • Public Health vs Social Work
    If you have completed a social work degree, you may, at some point, want to take on a position of leadership with increased responsibilities. The issue you will face then, however, is how to do that. …
  • Top 5 MSW MPH Joint Degree Programs
    A master of social work and master of public health joint degree opens many doors for those looking to get into the professional world of social work and public health. This joint program allows you …
  • 4 Reasons to Consider a Career in Virology
    Virology is the study of viruses – submicroscopic, parasitic particles of genetic material contained in a protein coat – and virus-like agents. Wikipedia Scientists who train as …
  • What is Public Health Administration?
    The field of public health administration concerns itself with the administration, leadership, and management of health care systems, such as hospitals, networks, and public health systems. A Master …
  • The Shocking Economic Toll Of Non-Communicable Diseases
    Non-communicable diseases, also known as NCDs, are basically defined as non-transmittable, non-infectious diseases that are either rapid or chronic in nature. According to the …
  • 12 Federal Government Agencies Actively Employing Public Health Workers
    Are you interested in a career in public health? One of the primary employers of public health professionals in the US today is the federal government. One of the most exciting aspects of federal …
  • 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 …
  • Broad Array of Public Health Careers: See Our Outlook!
    Public health is a very exciting and rapidly growing career field. You will be challenged to deal with all types of complicated health issues, including boosting access to care, controlling serious …
  • Best Online MPH Degree Programs
    If you are considering getting your Master’s of Public Health (MPH), or another public health degree, one of the best options for your education is to get your public health education online. With …
  • Career Fact Sheet: Nursing In Occupational Health
    Nursing can be a very physically and emotionally demanding job, so it takes a caring and empathetic person with a strong sense of self and a good moral compass to succeed in this career track. …
  • 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 …
  • Public Health for Social Workers: Helping People & Communities
    A public health social worker helps people and communities to deal with health related problems in their lives and communities. Some of the common roles of the public health social worker include: …
  • Public Health for Nurses: Providing Care for the Entire Population
    Most nurses care for a single patient at a time, but as a public health nurse, you will care for the entire population. As you work on the health of the entire community, you will be able to provide …
  • Top 5 Environmental Health Degree Programs
    Pursing a degree in environmental health is an excellent decision for those who wish to help communities to maintain overall well health while observing how the environment surrounding them impacts …
  • Public Health vs Nursing
    There are so many master’s degrees to choose from if your interests lie in healthcare. One degree is the Master in Public Health (MPH), but you could also opt to advance your nursing career and …

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