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This community is a space for public health professionals to discuss news, trends, new research, and updates in the field.

In the medical field, clinicians treat diseases and injuries one patient at a time. But in public health, we prevent disease and injury. Public health researchers, practitioners and educators work with communities and populations. We identify the causes of disease and disability, and we implement large-scale solutions.

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  1. All submissions must have flair assigned in square brackets. Flairs include: News, Research, Resource, Advice, Discussion, Fluff
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  3. Non-professional personal anecdotes will be removed
  4. Comments dismissing established science must provide peer-reviewed evidence
  5. No medical advice
  6. Repeat or flagrant offenders will be banned

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Happy Halloween! Are any of you public health pros in costume at work today?

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2024/10/31
16:25 UTC

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SAS Codes

Is there a good website with SAS codes and what not? I rely on ChatGPT too much which is screwing me over

8 Comments
2024/10/31
15:34 UTC

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"Fit Cities": What are some current projects (research or interventions) in Canada?

I want to know more about work being done in Canada for public health via public infrastructure (i.e. built-environment public health teams or education). Are there any specific professors/Master's programs in Canada that focus on the idea of promoting public health by ensuring public infrastructure that permits active living? I'm just having trouble finding any specifics on google and want to deep dive into this subject. Also, any research papers you would recommend reading if you like (even if they're not based in Canada)! Thanks in advance :)

3 Comments
2024/10/31
15:26 UTC

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Transitioning to Public health

I’m a foreign trained dentist and am trying to purisue a career in public health here in US. I just graduated from my MPH from USC in August. Have been job hunting but no luck so far. I am kinda confused as to what would be the best approach in Public Health for someone with my background. I don’t think there are many opportunities regarding dental public health without a DDS license whicb I do not have. I would really appreciate any suggestions and if any of you would like to share your experiences please.

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2024/10/31
08:05 UTC

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Y'all are voting right!?

Feel free to take down mod team but this effects all of us in this sub. If you aren't voting or can't be bothered to follow the politics, what are you even doing in this field?

https://x.com/realRFKJr/status/1851326967762821596?t=1UIPe3W5Noo5dnxoyvERZQ&s=19

124 Comments
2024/10/31
02:37 UTC

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SAS or R

What do you use in your field? And what would you prefer?

15 Comments
2024/10/31
02:18 UTC

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Best minor for Public Health BA?

Hello! I am wondering what minors would be good to pair with a Public Health BA? Specifically looking for a STEM minor.

9 Comments
2024/10/31
00:08 UTC

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THOUGHTS ON USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EATING DISORDER TREATMENT?!

Are you a health professional with experience treating individuals facing eating disorders?

My team and I are conducting a study to gather expert opinions on using AI in eating disorder care and your voice is CRITICAL in helping us shape the future of AI in this field.

All you have to do is complete a 5-minute survey by following the link below to provide your perspectives on this important topic.

https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_6qWexaE07syjeyG 

Imagine a future where artificial intelligence could play a role in enhancing treatment outcomes for people struggling with eating disorders!

6 Comments
2024/10/30
22:42 UTC

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Politics & public health/health policy book recommendations

Hey everyone - unsure if this is the right place to ask, but I recently read the political determinants of health and found it to be very interesting.

I wanted to continue reading books about the public health policy and politics (which i admit is very broad) and wanted to get some recs. Just any books in the field that you thought brought interesting perspectives.

I’ve already seen a lot of books that talk about solutions, and how Medicare for all is going to solve a lot of the problems in our healthcare system, so I think it would be especially great to get recs on books that are more historical or opposed to/more critical of Medicare for all to widen my knowledge.

I’m also very interested in comparing healthcare systems and better aging if that helps!

7 Comments
2024/10/30
21:47 UTC

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Rate your public health job

What is your public heath job title and rate it 1-10!

63 Comments
2024/10/30
21:29 UTC

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Security Clearance?

To keep it simple, I don’t really want to deal with getting and maintaining a security clearance later on in my career, so I’m wondering how many of you have jobs that require one.

Do you think that this would pretty much bar me from any federal public health work in the future? I’ve done some research on usajobs and found a mix of public health jobs that require and don’t require one. Also, does anyone working for state government instead of federal need a clearance for their job? Would appreciate any insight y’all have on this. Thanks!

Edit: To clarify, I mean any clearance levels above the tier 1 background investigation or Public Trust, since apparently those aren’t really full-on security clearances.

11 Comments
2024/10/30
17:21 UTC

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feeling far behind

Like so many people, I’ve watched family members suffer and die from cancer. Losing my grandmother was especially hard, and it’s really driven me to pursue a career in cancer research. I’m currently working on my Master’s in Public Health, but sometimes I feel so behind. My bachelor’s degree is in psychology, and after college, I followed the money into roles in diversity and inclusion at an investment bank, then moved into government consulting. Now, my main experience is in program management, and it feels like internships, research labs, and entry-level jobs in the cancer field are out of reach for me.

I’m just not sure how to gain experience when I can’t seem to get the chance. Has anyone been in a similar situation, or have advice for making this transition?

6 Comments
2024/10/30
17:06 UTC

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What is the 'hottest' application of AI / Machine learning systems within public health programs you have seen?

Bonus points if used for syndromic surveillance or zoonotic disease epidemiology. Looking for both projects as well as groups/programs/initiatives. Heck, even leading scientists or epidemiologists would be great. I know of a handful of references (mostly US federal govt and IGOs), but I would love to hear from the community!

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2024/10/30
12:29 UTC

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Open kitchen and health department

Hello, What is the california health department rules when it comes to restaurant that is open to the outside with operable windows and an open cooking area. The kitchen itself is enclosed where the preparation and storage of the raw product is happening but the cooking area is open to the dining area and the dining area is open to the outside with operable windows? is this allowed by the health department?

2 Comments
2024/10/30
12:10 UTC

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What career is this?

I am very interested in health inequities, specifically using data to implement community health programs, see if current programs are working, and develop new programs in order to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations. But what job even is that lol? Like what is the job title? What jobs do I look for and where? Any advice from people in this field is appreciated!

12 Comments
2024/10/29
04:47 UTC

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Switch undergrad major to public health (health service concentration) or keep current major and go for MPH after?

Hi everyone, I was wondering what your thoughts are on this. I’m already a junior so switching my major (currently bs in psych) would put me back one year so I’m debating if I should switch or is it better to just go for a MPH after I graduate? My main thing is in case I don’t want to get an MPH right after I can get job or internship experience but I’m just worried it will be hard without an undergrad degree in PH. Thanks for any input.

7 Comments
2024/10/28
23:59 UTC

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4 Comments
2024/10/28
22:27 UTC

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Hi. Medical professional from India. I am planning to pursue my MD in public health medicine from India and simultaneously clear the FPH exams. Does clearing the FPH exams have any bearing on my application for ST1 public health medicine?

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2024/10/28
14:36 UTC

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Genuine question: Why do so many MPH students want to apply for a PhD program right away?

As a professor, during this time of the year, I often receive countless emails from prospective PhD students. Half of them are MPH students with no work experiences. They have never worked a part-time job related to public health. Some don’t even have other professional work experience. They have never volunteered on any research projects.

What is the rush? I can understand for international students who need to continue their studies to stay, but most of the applicants are domestic students.

Every year during selection, the committee always disregard their applications after looking at their CV. It’s wasting money on application fees when you’re not going to get admitted.

Here is my advice: I understand that the job market is difficult, but your priority should be finding a job first to gain some experiences. It’s not a rush. You will also be more competitive with work experiences and have more options for which schools to go. Once you’re a competitive applicant, you’re more likely to be offered funding. Although most top institutions offer fundings, the packages are very different among students. Top students get internal fellowships and do not have to work at all. Meanwhile, less competitive students have to TA or be an RA. Think smart. Think of the long-term. Don’t rush. It’s not a race; it’s a marathon.

Start asking professors to volunteer for their research projects once you start your MPH. Don’t wait until your last semester.

Don’t waste your money on 10 applications. That’s about $1,000 or more. Use that money to find a job. If you desperately want to pursue your PhD, at least get one year of work experience.

65 Comments
2024/10/28
12:36 UTC

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Best jobs in PH?

What are some jobs in public health? I feel like it is definitely a very broad term. I’ve heard that the CDC and FDA can be difficult to break into which would be neat to do. Currently a CRC in oncology.

26 Comments
2024/10/28
02:29 UTC

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Laptop Recommendations R and SAS

Hey guys, I’m looking to buy a laptop to use R and SAS. I currently have MacBook Air 2019. It gets heated up after a while. Any suggestions?

9 Comments
2024/10/27
23:45 UTC

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Unknown Turns

Hi everyone! I have been feeling a bit pigeon holed and stuck in my career and want to make a switch into anthor field within public health. Some background, I have a bachelors degree in health science did some community health work then after undergrad took a gap year. During the gap year COVID hit so I landed my first job as a contract airport screener with the CDC from there I was able to get a contract role with ASPR HCORE working in therapeutics data. Also during that time I got my masters in health informatics but it was more theory based didn't leave with alot of data analysis skills. It has been great but I am now 4 going on 5 years in emergency mangement and want to make a switch. The few spaces I have looking into are global health/sexual health and Medicaid but the job market has been diffcult while also maintaining the income I have now (almost 100k). Not sure how to get into these specifc feils without entry level jobs asking you to come with a wealth experince (for 50k salary mind you). I am open to training and learning just need to the chance. Any advice I am super open, sorry if this is a bit all over the place.

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2024/10/27
23:31 UTC

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