Public Health Personal Statement

Public health deals with the public, community, and society as a whole. It promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. I believe that the many leadership, teamwork, communication and community skills I have gained through NHS and FBLA, will allow me to excel in the Public Health Field. Which will, in turn, allow me to be the best I can be, enabling me to be a great positive force in my community.

The healthcare sector offers a variety of professional opportunities that include pediatric, geriatrics, public policy and many other areas in which I hope to make a impact towards. I have always been intrigued by medicine and continue to gain more interest in public health. In the future, I desire to combine both medicine and public health by participating in an MD and MPH program. My experiences and education provide me with constant motivation in achieving my goals.

Completing the Ph.D. degree in Public Health at the prestigious University of Florida would help my future endeavors in the healthcare field immensely. While attending UF, my goal is to conduct research in infectious diseases, focusing on how to reduce the frequency of their acquisition and transmission. My research would revolve around the patient’s safety; how to reduce the risk of patient’s becoming infected with diseases while in the care of healthcare professionals by looking at changes in the practices of the professionals and the facilities to reduce the risk of infections. After graduating from UF with a Ph.D. in Public Health, I have hopes of working in a healthcare facility, whether it is a private organization, a hospital, or a government facility. Ultimately, my dream career goal is to be a Public Health Program Supervisor or a Program Coordinator. Holding this title will allow me to work with other healthcare leaders on discovering ways

I am drawn to family medicine by this same appreciation for humanism that is evident to me among practitioners in this field. I am similarly motivated and excited by the intellectual challenges, scope, and meaningfulness offered by a career in family medicine. I strive to join a residency program that will provide rigorous clinical training among a diverse patient population while offering extensive resident responsibility for patient care. I believe that a family medicine residency program will inspire me to excel and arm me with the tools I need to achieve my future goals. Upon completion of residency, I aim to devote myself to serving the underserved while dedicating time to conducting research and participating in community and medical

I envision the next ten years to be a time of intense personal growth. I will be building upon my strengths and improving my weaknesses. I hope to be fulfilling my goals and crossing things off of my bucket list. I hope to have the financial security to be able to help my mother retire, and help my younger brother to finish graduate school. I hope to be involved within my community, whether through volunteer work or a community-based organization. As for my career, I see myself working as a primary care physician. I am drawn to the long-term comprehensive care aspect of Internal Medicine and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. This role aligns with my personal values in regards to health maintenance.

During my undergraduate career at Florida A&M University, I discovered the Public Health graduate school program and I knew this would be a perfect way to make health and diseases, infectious and otherwise, fit into my future plans while expanding my horizons. I have the desire to be one of the movers in the healthcare field, finding answers to the never-ending questions as to why certain diseases are prevalent and others are not. I want to be the person that researches, plans, and executes healthcare programs and policies that will ultimately improve the healthcare field in America. I naturally see myself as a leader and I know that the field of Public Health will help me sharpen my skills as well as bring out the leader that I know I am.

Throughout my life I have always strived to support and care for individuals in the best possible way and my aim now is to pursue a career in a profession in which this quality is fundamental. I believe that studying a degree in Health and Social Care will allow me to gain a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills needed in this area and of the mental and physical needs of different individuals. Studying this subject at A-level has hugely increased my enthusiasm towards caring and safeguarding individuals through a profession and has also encouraged me to continue my studies into higher education. The A-level courses I study have enabled me to attain vast amounts of information that would be useful on this course.

Picture opening up a box with over 1000 pieces belonging to a jigsaw puzzle, emptying the contents out on to a tabletop, and then being tasked with putting those pieces together to ultimately create a beautiful picture of the human anatomy. One can imagine the eye for detail, patience and thoroughness that would be required to complete such a task. As with any puzzle it is critical that the wider picture is envisioned at all times, as focusing on only one piece would effectively hinder any progress towards completion.

I am currently a student at University of Colorado Denver, double majoring in Public Health and Sociology. I will complete my undergraduate degree on July 28, 2017. My next goal is to pursue a master’s degree in Health Systems Management, and Policy. This program is offered at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; however, I missed the deadline.

During the program I did research and shadowed, but the most memorable part of the program was following their NeighboorhoodHELP program. The program allows for medical students to provide care to households in the Miami community while allowing them to see the harsh realities of their community. Being a part of that experience was very transformative because it gave me first hand experience with the health disparities in underserved communities. The families had limited health literacy, did not have health insurance, or lived in a food desert. Their ability to make healthy choices or receive proper health care was diminished. The underserved population’s level of health literacy is one factor that keeps these health disparities in our communities a constant. A future goal of mine, as a physician, is to educate and communicate well with my patients. Trying to give them a better insight in making healthier lifestyle choices so they can prevent a number of diseases. During my time in Miami I also had the opportunity to participate in cooking classes for diabetes patients and grade school children. Implementing programs that would increase the access and awareness of healthy food options is something that I want to be a part of in

This journal entry will provide an overview of my personal goals and vision as it relates to becoming a professional in public health. Give a brief synopsis of how the media interviews given by the faculty and health professionals impacted my view of public health. The understanding I wish to garner through this class and the entire Master of Public Health (MPH) program entirely. Finally, discuss the professional contributions I aspire to make in public health.

The MAPP Steering Committee convened to hear the CHNA results. The assessment identified ten potential health issues that needed to be reviewed and evaluated. The committee voted on each area to determine which would be the central issue when drafting the CHIP. I assisted with signing individuals and distributing the materials and the voting clickers. I discussed results from the health data which guided the ranked these indicators. Adjustments occurred during voting to the scoring rubric and technology system. After the prioritization meeting, my host site supervisor explained the impact from the changes and challenges that will influence the upcoming CHIP and potential alternative methods to integrate and address the health issues.

As an aspiring physician my preparation has been driven by motivation, intelligence and most importantly commitment. Over the course of my undergraduate education I have developed strong communications skills all while maintaining a strong work ethic. My best attribute is my willingness to help other. I am caring, compassionate, confident, cultivated and consistently eager to learn. The career path I have chosen has tested my ability to deal with uncertainty, problem solving, and most importantly helped me to distinguish my strengths and weaknesses. I have learned to manage risk and deal effectively with problems. Overall, I have developed the skills to virtually engage people.

As an adolescent, I envisioned that I would pursue many different careers. I dreamed of becoming a firefighter, a police officer, a marine, and even the future president of our nation. I changed my mind plenty of times on which career path I wanted to pursue. After enrolling in classes that allowed me to realize who I am, I came to the realization of what I am passionate in. The question was posed, “Why Health?”, and my response is based on my intense passion for helping the individuals in my life and more so in my community.

Attending the University of Georgia’s School of Public Health will allow me to achieve my goals of furthering my public health education through the coursework offered as part of its M.P.H program. I have