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Public Health Graduate Assistantship

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Hello Dr. Meyers, I am writing to you regarding the Public Health Graduate Assistantship at the American Indian Resource Center position. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health at North Dakota State University. I am a team player who is able to work independently when necessary. I require little supervision and I am a fast learner. Last semester (Spring 2016), I conducted a personal research for a paper in my epidemiology class regarding the age adjusted coronary heart death rate. My research made me realize that the American Indian population had the highest rate of age adjusted coronary heart disease death in North Dakota. Just as it is for coronary heart disease this population group are at a greater risk for many other chronic diseases; I am very interested in researching more about this population group because I believe the astonishingly high rate of chronic diseases among this group is something worth researching about. …show more content…

I have had the opportunity of working with residents from different countries and culture. In order to meet their needs, I had to learn their culture and adapt anyway I could. As an immigrant myself I knew that was the best option and I followed it. I believe my academic and work experience will make be a perfect fit for this graduate assistant position. My enclosed resume contains additional information about my qualifications, capabilities, and work history. Thank you for your time and

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