When USF College of Public Health alumna Kristen Lewis graduated from Purdue University in 2010, she had her heart set on becoming a medical doctor—a neonatologist, in fact. Never mind that she didn’t really like science and didn’t do well in her science courses. “I wanted to impact the health […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Management Student Association (HMSA) at the USF College of Public Health hosted its 6th annual career fair virtually. The fair, which is normally a single-day event, was stretched out across a week and held from Feb. 22 to March 1. HMSA hosts […]
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) calls master of public health (MPH) students “professionals with a purpose.” But surveys and anecdotal evidence were pointing to an emerging problem at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) and elsewhere. Students—specifically MPH students—were feeling confident in their core […]
Investing in young scholars who are underrepresented minorities (URM) is not only important for society and academia – it makes good business sense. That theme was echoed by several speakers participating Feb. 27 in a regional conference sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Connections national career development […]
The USF College of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management hosted its second annual career fair Feb. 9 in the COPH lobby featuring recruiters from health care facilities to community health centers. Graduate students in the department networked with community representatives to learn about employment opportunities and internships. […]
This spring the USF College of Public Health offered many opportunities for students to network and to learn about what opportunities are available to them now and in the future. Career development events ranged from alumni panels offering advice and tips on how prepare for the next step after graduation, […]
The undergraduate public health program at the University of South Florida ranks No. 1 in College Factual’s “Top 10 Veteran-Friendly Public Health Schools” list, which was featured in a Military Times article in June. However, insiders know that this isn’t the only reason why the USF College of Public Health […]
From career development to athletics to a trip across the pond, starting this week Bulls have a plethora of new opportunities to connect with USF and the COPH. Shadow-A-Bull USF Career Services needs you to unleash your practice and your public health passion on current students. Tampa Bay area public […]