Continuing Education in Public Health and Global Health: What You Need to Know About Doing a PhD, DrPH, and an MPH

Working in the fields of public health and global health can be a rewarding experience, with the ultimate vision of achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. The global pandemic has demonstrated the urgent need for competent public health professionals to help address current and future challenges. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Greg Martin, a medical doctor working as a Specialist in Public Health Medicine based in Ireland, joins us to talk about:Important factors to consider when pursuing a PhD or DrPH; Relevant non-traditional degrees where you can learn transferable skills;The difference between being a generalist and being a subject matter expertHow an MPH can add value to your public health and global health journey; andSpecial tips to help you stand out in an interview. Podcast GuestsDr. Greg MartinPodcast HostsGordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPHWilliam Wang, BA, MPHReferences for Our Discussion Global Health with Greg Martin (YouTube Channel)Learn More 365Subscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/. Tell A FriendIf you enjoy our podcasts, it would mean the world if you shared it on social media and tagged us. If you are not the social media type, we would appreciate it if you shared it with a friend or colleague who you think might enjoy the podcast. It helps us to get discovered by other people. Music CreditsThe following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:Smith The Mister: Riviera • Mitsubachi • Clocks • Slowly • Oyasumi • Ohayo • Green Tea Amine Maxwell: Good Evening • Lovely Ghostrifter Official: On My Way