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Are you getting the most out of your MPH degree? After completing their MPH in 2019, the hosts of the Public Health Insight Podcast share 1 of their 9 key lessons they learned since graduating and it applies to aspiring professionals, current students, and graduates. Hosts & Producers◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter...

There are many reasons why candidates mess up job opportunities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover a few of them, including: ◼️ The importance of remembering job descriptions and company details; ◼️ Mistakes made by both early career professionals and seasoned veterans; ◼️ The impact of poor preparation and generic cover letters; ◼️ The necessity of demonstrating knowledge about the organization; ◼️ Professionalism during virtual intervie...

Public health job titles and postings are not as standardized as they are in many other fields. Another issue is that many public health organizations use different terms to describe similar roles. So what happens when your search is no longer yielding results?Fortunately, there are simple strategies for finding job opportunities in the public health field beyond the obvious ones. When you’re stuck, try generating specific and general job titles to search for with this formula which includes ...

There are many places to work in public health. It turns out that Public Health Units (PHUs) are home to a variety of public health professionals, including student placements and internships.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover:◼️ an overview of the role and function of public health units◼️ similarities and differences when compared to community health centres◼️ challenges of the PHU structure◼️ importance of program evaluation◼️ required skills and competencesRefe...

Community Health Centres (CHCs) are an important part of the larger system as they focus primarily on improving the health and well-being of underserved populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover:◼️ the services that CHCs typically offer◼️ the diverse range of roles including health promoters, nutritionists, social workers, and more ◼️ practical advice for professionals on how to make their in...

Each year, ASTHO publishes their anticipated top 10 public health policy issues. It is perhaps no surprise that opioids and nicotine products make this list based on the current trends. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, their Chief Medical Officer talks about the chronic nature of addiction and the importance of addressing social determinants of health. The conversation also delves into the successes and challenges in tobacco control, particularly the rise of e-cigar...