Carlyn Ellison, a master’s in public health student, had just signed up as an American Red Cross volunteer in anticipation of conducting her internship with the group in the spring, when news hit that Hurricane Irma was making a beeline for Florida. After some hurried emergency training, Ellison got…
Johanzynn Gatewood, a recent Social and Behavioral Sciences MPH graduate, will be an ORISE Health Communication Fellow in the Travelers’ Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention starting in September 2017. The CDC Travelers’ Health Branch in Atlanta works to keep US travelers safe and…
Student Essentials ProSeries The ProSeries is a series of professional development presentations for online and campus MPH students.
Below are a few of our frequently asked questions. If you do not see an answer to your question here, please contact us. Public Health General Overview What is Public Health? Are there jobs in Public Health? What Public Health programs…
social and behavioral sciences Research complex health issues to promote health services, self-care practices, and health system engagement Career opportunties: Behavior scientist, health educator, health scientist, mental health researcher, health…
Public Health Practice Lead communities in development, implementation and evaluation of public health initiatives Career opportunities: Legislative policy advisor, management policy advisor, hospital/managed care administrator, program planner and evaluator, health…
Program Overview An MPH degree can be a useful addition to many other academic programs. Since public health activities are carried out through numerous public entities and private firms, an MPH degree can serve many careers very well. The University of Florida provides a framework for individuals in any PhD…
Program Overview The College of Public Health and Health Professions has a long-standing commitment to treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities. Adding a public health, population-based set of skills to the research training in this PhD program produces a uniquely-qualified researcher. Individuals who complete this program…
Program Overview Students with an interest in public health medicine and policy may choose to pursue a combination MD/MPH degree offered collaboratively by the College of Medicine and the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Students who choose to pursue a combination MD/MPH degree will be able to take…
Program Overview The DVM/MPH degree is offered jointly by the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Applicants interested in veterinary public health should consider the DVM/MPH combination degree program at the University of Florida. Veterinarians with MPH degrees are increasingly in demand because of…
