Joseph Gallant, a 2016 graduate of the MPH in Epidemiology program, recently had the opportunity to appear on the game show Wheel of Fortune. Joseph says that he has watched Wheel of Fortune since elementary school and always dreamed of being a contestant. “Wheel of Fortune has a big,…
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…
Summer Slaughter, a Spring 2017 SBS MPH graduate, has begun a two-year public health fellowship through the CDC’s Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support. This competitive experience is designed to build a recent graduate’s skill set within public health. Slaughter will be a part of the Forsyth County Department…
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…
Summer 2017 MPH graduate, Kelli Selwyn, recently had the opportunity to present at the International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations at the University of Toronto. She received the International Emerging Scholar Award for her research, as well as funding from the University of Florida’s Graduate Student…
Student Essentials ProSeries The ProSeries is a series of professional development presentations for online and campus MPH students.
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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…
