Public Health

Health Services, Organization, and Policies

PHC5515

This course instilled an understanding of American health policy and the policymaking process, including problems, policies, programs, issues, interests, institutions, organizations, financing, and delivery of health services, the ACA, and reform agendas.

Moreover, this class facilitated a nuanced understanding of the core function of public health and explained the social, political, and economic determinants of health, as well as how they affect health system performance in terms of access, cost, and quality. This class also evaluated the political feasibility of a health policy reform proposal and discussed how structural bias, social inequalities, and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at both organizational and community levels.

Public Health Epidemiology

PHC5001

This class provided an introduction to the fundamental concepts of applied epidemiology, combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights into how epidemiology is applied in the field.

This class provided information on how to identify the causes of social, cultural, and behavioral factors that affect the health of individuals and populations in the United States. This class enabled me to identify suitable data, statistical methods, and research designs for specific public health needs and projects, and draw inferences from epidemiological data.

Comparative Health

PHC6110

This course is designed to be a comprehensive examination of the structure of healthcare systems in select countries around the world, paying specific attention to the developmental history of the national healthcare system, financing, and delivery infrastructure compared to the U.S.

This class enabled me to identify the main components and issues of a healthcare system, evaluate the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases and their impact on healthcare systems, as well as specify success criteria for policymaking to evaluate solution options against these criteria.

Chronic Disease Epidemiology

PHC5003

This course discusses chronic disease risk factors, chronic conditions, chronic diseases, and public health approaches within the context of epidemiology. This course enabled me to learn concepts and methodologies for describing the distribution and determinants of chronic diseases, as well as methods for potentially controlling these conditions in individuals and populations.

This course has enabled me to apply epidemiological methods to a wide range of settings and situations in public health practice, interpret the results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice, assess population needs, assets, and capacities that affect community health, and select methods to evaluate public health programs.

Background in Public Health

Health policy plays a critical role in shaping population health, influencing access to care, quality of services, and health equity. This section highlights my work examining how policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated, with a focus on the ethical, legal, and social factors that guide public health decision-making and impact real-world health outcomes.

Public Health Policy

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Health behavior and education focus on promoting healthy choices and empowering individuals and communities through knowledge and skill-building. This section highlights my work in developing and delivering evidence-based health education, applying behavior change theories, and creating programs and materials that support prevention, wellness, and health equity.

Health Behavior and Education

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Epidemiology provides the foundation for understanding patterns of disease, injury, and health outcomes within populations. This section showcases my work applying epidemiologic concepts and methods to analyze data, interpret trends, and use evidence to inform public health practice, prevention strategies, and policy decisions.

Epidemiology

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This section highlights my role in developing and implementing the marketing for the Public Health Professions Conference. I contributed to creating promotional materials and outreach strategies to increase awareness and engagement, ensuring clear, professional messaging that effectively communicated the conference’s purpose, speakers, and opportunities to students and attendees.

Public Health Professions Conference

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