Summary Of A Personal Statement For Public Health Education

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.

I have been given many opportunities to help others and make an impact in Johnson City through organizations like the Family Medicine Interest Group at ETSU, serving as the coordinator for student involvement in free clinics. I have also been able to make an impact through medicine in Cleveland, TN by way of the Good Samaritan Clinic. This is a free clinic in downtown Cleveland that I have been volunteering at for the past seven years. I have also been directly involved in the start-up of the Just Care clinic in Mountain City, TN, a medical student ran free clinic in rural Appalachia. I was also been able to spend time in rural Guatemala with a medical team from my undergraduate university helping diagnose, treat, and care for patients whom receive little to no regular healthcare. From my own first hand experiences in both Guatemala and my time spent in the Just Care and Good Samaritan Clinics, I have seen the impact that an inadequate health care system can have on a population. I hope to use my medical and public health training in areas that do not have adequate access to health

To achieve sustainable health equity, all hands must be on deck, the society needs to be a health literate society that comprises of health literate public, health literate health professionals and health literate politicians and policy‐ makers. In order to achieve

In order to become more actively involved in international health matters, I strive to be involved in an analytics research group that uses data to improve public health in disadvantaged communities to

When I first arrived at UC Davis as an undergraduate, I was unaware of what global health was. Although my interests aligned with health topics, such as disease prevention and improving health literacy, I did not explore any other graduate degrees besides an M.D. However, my career plans changed when I joined a public health advocacy group called RIVER (Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding). RIVER prioritized educating underserved populations in Davis and the Greater Sacramento area about how essential preventive care is to one’s health. Through my participation in the organization as a board member, I learned more about preventive care and applied that knowledge by teaching underprivileged communities about how to make healthier lifestyle changes through exercise and nutrition. This organization’s

Growing up in a small rural community in Jamaica I had a real life view of an area on the forefront of poverty with limited access to proper and affordable healthcare. Twelve years ago I can recall watching my cousin slowly declined from being a joyous mother and friend to a torpid corpse that deteriorated from breast cancer. Despite all the help and effort to sustain her life with the little resources available, she died nine months later even after having a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. The cancer had metastasize long before she was diagnosed. Losing her was devastating, especially on her husband and two children. Her death and as well as other experiences contributed to my appreciation physicians and other health care workers.

I am a member of the School Health Community of Practice, an interdisciplinary forum of professionals who are committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of school-age children. The School Health Community of Practice engages faculty, staff and students across colleges at Cleveland State University in dialogue and collaboration in research, service and teaching

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.

Health inequalities and health disparities continue to have a significant impact on public health and must be addressed in order to ensure a culture of health and wellness for all Americans. As a health care professional or administrator, describe your personal values and beliefs, how and why you believe these influenced your career/s selection, and the impact your current or future efforts in public health will have on improving health equity. Finally, share evidence-based plans and at least three strategies that you plan to use to remain culturally competent, address health disparities and health inequalities in your future

Public health leadership can be quite challenging if one do not take the time to assess their personal value system. The core of knowing ones’ value system will enable the individual to polish developing the broad spectrum needed to improve their qualifications and skills. Self- assessment is an important aspect of career development. Mainly, because it brings the inner part of oneself to the surface of self-realization. Outstanding leaders assess themselves regularly and are motivated by establishing and accomplishing visions (Nahavandi, 2014). Therefore, effective public health leaders’ investing in personal training, practice effective communication skills, and look for new ways to improve population health as a whole

In May of my sophomore year, I was invited to attend the 2016 Women Deliver Health Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. I had received a full scholarship intended to benefit young African-American students displaying academic excellence and a true passion for global health. I took my ticket, my seat, my scholarship, and I didn’t look back. I networked, collaborated, and learned from everyone around me. I attended talks by Melinda Gates and the PM of Denmark. I was eager to bring what I had learned back to the U.S, and my community.

I was drawn to the idea of not only focusing on one-on-one patient care that doctors provide, but also solving problems that affect the health of entire populations. The study of disease and health within populations; for instance, preventing disease, promoting health, and reducing health problems between groups are the main reasons I want to pursue an M.P.H focusing on epidemiology. These are my strongest interests because I believe they are important in improving our world’s health.

The African country, more commonly known as the Horn of Africa, is a poor resource country that is in need of advanced medical care. Ethiopia is located in the east-central part of Africa. Healthcare options are limited, running water is scarce, mortality rates are continually increasing, nevertheless Ethiopia is continually making strides to solve these challenging issues. In the following portfolio, the author will examine structure and function of the major health care system while looking at the cultural practices that influence the health of the people in Ethiopia.

Prior to 1960, the foundations of the Senegalese public health system were established by the French colonial administration. The vast majority of public health resources were concentrated in urban areas during this period while reliance on traditional medicines and healers remained most prevalent in rural areas. In 1987, the Senegalese government began efforts to decentralize the country’s public health system with the adoption of the Bamako Initiative in partnership with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund. The purpose of this initiative was to decentralize health policies in twenty four African countries while also instituting community finance frameworks for a regular supply of drugs and public health resources. Because the implementation of this initiative required the participation of local communities in managing resources at the health-facility level, the entire process was politicized as it challenged the state’s prevailing patterns of authority and power. Unfortunately, this led to a general failure to achieve the initiative’s objectives. In addition to decentralization, the

My plan is to get Public Health Master’s degree at The George Washington University, Washington, DC. I feel that my life’s experiences have created, grown and transformed my feelings, attitudes and believe toward others. I come from a modest Hispanic family, specifically from Dominican Republic a sub develop Caribbean island, which is located to the south of The United State of America. I am the third child of five children. When I was a child my parents got divorced. Then I was adopted at the age of five by a couple that have three teenager children. A few years later my foster parents got divorced and their children got married. I grew up with my adopted father, until I got married. During the years I lived with my foster father I had basic needs covered toys to play and relatives that loved me. At the same time, I had the opportunity to visit and share with my biological family; it gave the chance to observe economic, social, and educational differences between both families. When was twenty five years old, I came to the United States, as immigrant I confronted poverty, cultural differences, and language barrier. In addition I gave birth to my second child, “Diego”, who developed a brain tumor at the age of four. He had a surgery and is still treated for surgery’s consequences. Now he is seventeen, is in twelve grades, has a lot friend and enjoys life on the maximum. Thus, I have realized that life’s events have stimulated and molded my professional and personal