by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 20, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Internships, Jobs
Of course, y’all know there is no “perfect” personal statement, right? Below is the outline of a presentation I gave to master’s students in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Note that these tips apply to any type of...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 18, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
One of the easiest ways to start a list of potential colleges or training programs is to start with the people you know or “word of mouth.” If you haven’t already heard the stories of how Aunt Sue met Uncle Joe in college (or law school) or about your...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 13, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
As you consider where you want to go to college or get training for a job, don’t forget to look in your own backyard, so to speak. Community colleges, auto body repair schools (for example) or universities within 100 miles may be perfect for you. In addition to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 11, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions
For some students, one of the most challenging parts of a college/program application is the essay. This document is may be the first time the admissions committee hears your ‘voice” and aspirations, and at the same time they may not give you much guidance...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Whether you are applying to colleges for the first time, complementing your degree with a certificate or developing skills for a specific profession (e.g., personal trainer or chef), deciding where to apply can be one of your biggest hurdles. There are many reasons to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 4, 2013 | 0 All
Sometimes when I teach a class or give a presentation, I start by defining key terms. Audiences include people with training and experiences that are different from mine. Those differences help explain why they might describe the same concept using different terms,...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | May 30, 2013 | 0 All
Starting today, Ten & Twos with Dr. Felicia Mebane is back with new posts on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a broader focus. Now, posts cover a broad variety of education and training topics and fields, instead of only career development and public health. See the...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 18, 2011 | 0 All, About Public Health, Careers
FINALLY! More creative videos on statistics. I wonder if they read my prior emails begging for more creativity in this area :). This year, the American Statistical Association hosted a “Promoting the Practice and Profession of Statistics” video...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jul 12, 2011 | 0 All, Careers
One role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to identify and report on disease trends (including risks), and what we can do to address them. One tool for sharing this kind of information with the public, researchers, policymakers, etc. is the...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jul 8, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
Today, the Chicago Tribune reported on recent reaction to new government advertising guidelines encouraging advertisers and the food industry to promote healthy food to kids. Food, advertising industries call voluntary guidelines unreasonable The Guidelines Research...
