After my masters, I want to work with NGOs in order to implement programs and policies that are culturally competent and that will lessen the inequity gap that exists in the healthcare system as well as providing access to those who need it the most. When I was in fourth grade, my grandfather died in a hospital in Accra, Ghana. Perhaps if he was living in the U.S., he would have had access to the care he needed and his life would have been saved. My commitment to public health stems from a belief in equity. Through my academic, social, and professional experiences, I have learned about the inequities that exist in the health care system, which affects the economically disadvantaged. Often times the voices of the economically disadvantaged are unheard when it comes to their treatment and needs. My liberal arts background compelled me even more to want to contribute to the field of public health. As a neuroscience major, one of my biggest takeaways was the value in a multifaceted approach to questions. While studying in London, I gained new insights on the failing and qualities of the health systems in Africa. Overall, my Wellesley experience allowed me to develop a global approach and perspective in tackling the …show more content…
I plan on enhancing and building on their model to serve the needs of the people in Ghana that I will be working for. This is another reason I would love to be a part of the Public Health School’s programs. Its programs in Health Policy and Management will equip me with the skills to effectively integrate policy and culture. As a result, I will be able to execute policies that achieve increased quality and access for marginalized communities. The School’s commitment to health for all makes me believe it is an environment where I can grow from and be nurtured intellectually and
The program united my interest in healthcare and public health coupled with cultivating leadership and management skills. I have gained a broad exposure to the core public health disciplines, a macro-level understanding of the health care system, and honed my professional skills in direct application towards healthcare delivery. Ultimately, I aspire to practice at an urban hospital, and to have a leadership role where I can leverage my experiences and perspective to influence hospital initiatives to help underserved
Serving in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service is a dream opportunity for someone like me who is very passionate about Science and Medicine, as well as serving our country. It also provides an avenue for me to exercise my knowledge, skills, and abilities that match the organization's approach to fulfilling its mission. These "KSA" includes my promptness in responding to public health needs, my leadership and excellence in executing public health practices, and my ability to help advance public health science.
...ntralizing and taking a holistic approach towards health for underserved communities, could lead to improved show rates, as well as, knowledge and communication between patient and health care providers. Especially in under marginalized communities, where advocacy and resources are lacking and needed the most, the manner in which health officials effectively educate and provide the resources to these communities need to be strategically assessed to translate scientific research into practice. With the value and importance of public health increasing, I desire to address the social determinants of health to reduce health disparities through utilization of technology and partnerships with community organizers. Thus, I believe a degree from Oregon State will be an excellent opportunity for me to merge my skills, backgrounds, and passions, turning a vision into reality.
My father, two paternal uncles, two maternal uncles, five cousins, and two cousin’s husbands. Three cousins who are in medical school along my sister who is on the premed track. These are the statistics behind my claim of being from a family of physicians. Importantly, these statistics do not hold much importance in my choosing of becoming a family medicine physician. In my last year of medical school, evaluating my personal experiences with my family, my country of origin, and future opportunities, I decided that family medicine was the field I wanted to be a part of.
The success of any public health initiative is dependent upon the public health professional’s ability work with people in an ethical, culturally competent manner. After completing this practicum experience I can understand why the core competencies of a public health professional are crucial to the profession. For example, being able to understand statistical and surveillance data, the process for addressing a public health threats, drafting budgets and proposals, and the significance of community health assessments, in addition to having relationships with community leaders. The opportunity to spend sixteen weeks working in an actual public health setting that provided me with the opportunity to not only work directly with the health director, but also public health professional from various disciplines such as, environmental health inspectors, epidemiologist, food inspectors, emergency response planners, program planners, outreach workers, housing, and law enforcement was invaluable. I also obtained a sense of the magnitude of responsibility and accountability requires of a public health
I would like to introduce myself as Katamneni Sruthi who is applying for Master of Science Program in the Department of Public Health. My areas of interest are Public Heath, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Health Science, Health and Social Care and Psychology. As I write this, thousands of miles from my homeland of India, I think on the path that led me to Public Health. I often wonder when people talk of health care disparities, if they can ever truly grasp what it means, what crushing poverty entails, and even what an underdeveloped nation looks like.
I first considered a public health career when I interned at the Ghana Health Service Family Health Department as an undergraduate student. Participating in national meetings focused on strategies to reduce maternal mortality in Ghana, I recognized that, in order to create sustainable advances, it is crucial to address the underlying social inequalities that exacerbate adverse health outcomes. To advance this goal, I am seeking admission into the Global Health and Population Doctoral Program at the Harvard School of Public Health.
After graduation, I spent a year traveling to Mexico to volunteer with the Red Cross, and to Africa to volunteer at the Humansdorp Township with children who had been orphaned as a direct result of HIV/AIDs. I returned during medical school and completed a project that involved implementing an educational program for those children. During my time abroad I witnessed the circumstances of third world life first hand, and this further solidified the importance of primary care with a focus on preventative medicine. Furthermore, my interpersonal skills have allowed me to be an effective communicator with culturally diverse people, which I believe, will allow me to become a strong and compassionate
Education is neither linear nor static. It requires evolution and fluctuations. I received my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at UNC Charlotte, and now it is time for a prime conversion to be made. Attending the Masters of Public Health program at UNC Charlotte would open the door for me to pursue my career aspirations in health care. Specifically, I am interested in epidemiological methods in community health. My ambition, perseverance, and work ethic have brought me to a high point, and enrolling in the Masters in Public Health program would raise that threshold even higher.
I have chosen Public Health as my career path because I have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and helping others achieve their goals. Also, I chose healthcare as a career because health does not only focus on the physical aspects of wellness, but it applies to all areas of wellness, such as, intellectual, social, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental and emotional wellness. Moreover, Public Health is a challenging, diverse and dynamic field. My philosophy of health is very simple, to prevent, improve and educate the lives of individuals, families, communities and the population. Besides, there is no safer way to touch people’s lives than through public
Public Health is the most important aspect of medicine. My studies in Public Health will go a very long way to help me grasp the proper concepts and tools needed to work with the government to bring sustainable solutions to health care problems faced by various communities today. Public Health issues touch almost every family in the USA today. I know that if the health sector was better funded, better equipped, and better managed, with clear and effective policies, this kind of suffering could been avoided. I want to go into public health because I believe strongly that I can contribute not only to my fellow Americans, but also to people all over the world. I anticipate that through proper planning, interventions and implementation of effective policies, one will be able to bring about much-needed change through my work with an NGO or non-profit affiliated with the UN.
I am seeking funding for an eight-week-long global health service learning project in Lusaka, Zambia. During this time, I will be participating in a homestay experience in Lusaka. This project will consist of three main components: research, shadowing, and service, which will serve to not only expand and enrich my understanding of global health, but also to empower the communities that I will be working with. In preparation for this program, I am currently enrolled in a pre-departure seminar, which is introducing me to Zambia’s culture, history, geography, and health systems. In this seminar, I am also working with my advisors to narrow down a topic for my research project and meeting other members of my cohort.
Even though I initially started my journey in public health after graduating from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, I acknowledged my interest and enthusiasm when I was working on my research thesis during the final year of my college. I conducted a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program to control hypertension among adults residing in selected rural areas of Bangalore in India. It happened to be my first exposure to the field of public health where I had an opportunity to interact with Bangalore’s slum-dwellers and witness their lifestyle, their access to the basic needs such as water, sanitation, and essential nutrients which raised a serious concern on my mind. Upon completion of the research,
’s volunteer in an enlightened health organization (non-profit) which is working in Houston to promote the public health through scientific research and spreading health awareness among the people through offering free screening for blood glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, free lab tests, offering health pamphlets and ensuring access to discounted physician visits to the uninsured people. Reading the curriculum of your epidemiology track made me more fascinated with your program. I will have the great honor and passion to pursue a master's degree in public health from such a prestigious and reputable school. My ultimate goal is to improve the practice and delivery of public health as a leader and teacher in the clinical setting. . I am excited to start my studies with the hope of making a meaningful contribution to this field and to the community.
In this cover letter, I simply want to share the sentiment that had brought me into global health. Growing from the small sympathy for little children in a documentary on HIV/AIDS called A Closer Walk, the sentiment quickly develops into a compassion and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness of how I am unable to directly alleviate the problem. Being a biology student, I never thought I would ever be ready to read tons of books on global policy and to write papers analyzing each global health program. I have been familiarized myself with the lab settings filled with microbiological cell cultures and numerical data, in which conditions can be modified and controlled for experiments and trials. With the mindset of everything can be done following the protocols, I started taking global health classes with an eager to fulfill my moral motivation.