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Dear Friend –
Our commitment to teaching about public health is tightly entwined with grounding public health principles in the context of human rights. Health and human rights go hand in hand.
Public health professionals are keenly aware of the relevance of these words, and seek to improve and promote health in all facets of society. |
Whether on a large scale, by establishing legislation to change healthcare systems, or on a more personal level, educating individuals one-on-one about their health concerns, public health professionals are practicing a medicine that the modern world demands.
The field of public health is expansive, and encompasses educators, administrators, researchers, advocates, and others who strive to improve the lives of those around them and effect positive changes in healthcare. Given today’s ongoing debate over health care, the added threat of bioterrorism, and emerging public health issues such as influenza H1N1 (swine flu), dedicated public health professionals are in high demand.
Drexel University's School of Public Health offers its students a technologically-focused curriculum within specialized departments. These curricula uniquely prepare students to enter the world of public health by focusing on community-based practica, problem-solving, and applicable case studies.
Over the past several years, our school has grown by leaps and bounds. In fact, over the past two years we have added an MS in Biostatistics degree, as well as doctoral degrees in health policy and social justice and epidemiology, to join our other doctoral and master’s degrees in public health with concentrations in biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, health management and policy and community health and prevention.
Public health is a field in constant flux. As world events unfold, the focus of this important body of work will change, demanding the most of your problem-solving skills as well as your tenacity. The faculty of Drexel University's School of Public Health look forward to preparing you for the challenging and rewarding road ahead.
Sincerely --
Marla J. Gold, M.D.
Dean
Drexel University School of Public Health
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