To kick things off on Facebook and Twitter, I started with introductions, the anatomy of a Ten & Two, a “shout out” to my first fan, Joe W, and the list of the main areas of public health. Here are the rest of Facebook entries…the “&As” or info in place of responses to questions.
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One challenge students can have when they work for a teacher or professor is managing extra (and perhaps unreasonable) requests. TIP: One way to help avoid this situation is to ask for a written work plan or set of expectations before work begins. Having a plan in hand can help you and your employer keep the focus on key tasks.
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The news can be a source of inspiration for public health careers. For example, what can we do to help prevent violence (which is a public health issue) like the recent, high profile shooting of innocent people in Arizona? Public health professionals develop programs that address this question. For an example, see STRYVE: http://www.safeyouth.gov/Pages/Home.aspx.
Educating people about public health issues can be fun! And, you don’t have to be a physician to do it. Check out this H1N1 rap: http://www.flu.gov/psa/contest/2009/; Then check out programs in health education:http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=1106.
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Today, the front page of the LA Times.com features LA celebrating increased reliance on renewable energy sources: http://tinyurl.com/6fzecm9. PHAW! (Public Health at Work): Environmental engineers design this type of technology and experts trained in analytical methods, like biostatistics, describe the results.
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With so many ways to engage in public health, it can be a challenge to find the ones that fit best with you (e.g., your personality). For example, do you want to manage marketing campaigns or conduct genetics-related research? Career counselors, human resources staff and alumni services can help you find rewarding careers. Also, here is a database of career experts:http://tinyurl.com/4j5seqw
