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June 14, 2013

For many physicians, a Master of Public Health (MPH) is the gateway to advancing into a career in public health education, research and preventative medicine. To better understand how an MPH can help you, peruse these profiles of medical doctors who have made the transition:

Doctor Specialties in Public Health

May 20, 2013

Most schools of public health offer several specializations within their Master of Public Health (MPH) program that allow students to concentrate on an area that reflects their interests and professional …

Turning Research into Practice by Earning an MPH

March 13, 2013

The public health field offers career opportunities that may appeal to researchers of disparate professional and academic backgrounds. Researchers who are interested in public health can make important contributions in …

How a Public Health Degree can Benefit Wellness Practitioners

March 06, 2013

Wellness practitioners who are interested in improving the health of populations can benefit greatly from a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The field of public health offers career opportunities …

Developing Relationships in Virtual Teams

January 08, 2013

Due to advances in technology, a growing number of people are telecommuting to work and school. According to the Telework Research Network, the number of telecommuting workers in the United States will rise to 5 million by 2016. This represents an increase of nearly 70 percent since 2011...


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Medical Doctors Turned Public Health Professionals

Doctor Specialties in Public Health

Turning Research into Practice by Earning an MPH

How a Public Health Degree can Benefit Wellness Practitioners

Developing Relationships in Virtual Teams