Caleb Adeoye
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
MPH, Health Management & Policy
About Caleb
Why I Chose Dornsife: This was the school that ticked all the boxes for me in terms of the program outline for the specific course I wanted to do, and it aligned best with the career goals.
Research Interests: Health Services Management and Administration, Community Health
Edmond Appiah
Kumasi, Ghana
MPH, Epidemiology
About Edmond
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose to pursue graduate studies at Dornsife School of Public Health because of the practical learning and research experience that suits my career and academic goals. The research centers, resources, and programs at Dornsife demonstrate the school's strong research inclination. I am therefore confident that the highly intellectual and research-stimulating atmosphere at Drexel University will equip me with the skills to address health disparities and build more healthy communities.
Research Interests: Cancer Epidemiology
Marissa Bacon
Philadelphia, PA
MPH, Epidemiology (online program)
About Marissa
Why I Chose Dornsife: Of the many MPH programs I considered, Drexel was the only program that I felt would allow me to tailor my degree experience exactly how I wanted. Other programs were often too general, but at Drexel I have the opportunity to concentrate my degree in epidemiology while still taking classes that interest me and will help shape my development. Although I am an online student, I still feel connected to the Drexel community and have several opportunities to visit and interact with those on campus.
Research Interests: Social Determinants of Health, Health Literacy, Data Analysis and Research Methods
Joshua Bozym
Scranton, PA
Executive Master of Public Health (EMPH)
About Joshua
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife for its affiliation and connections to the Northeast and community it fosters in and outside Philadelphia. I am located in Scranton, PA, roughly 2 hours north of Philadelphia, and with my program, due to the hybrid component, I feel extremely well connected to the school and its teaching staff. My long-term goal is joining a hospital network's administration staff, in supporting value-based health strategies. Drexel is allowing me to align my academic research interests while furthering my own career.
Research Interests: Health Policy, Health Literacy and Communication, Biostatistics
Divya Chanda
Mathabhanga, West Bengal, India
MPH, Epidemiology
About Divya
Why I Chose Dornsife: I made the deliberate choice of Dornsife, for it was here that my latent potential was discerned when I had yet to perceive it fully. Their unwavering belief in my capabilities resonated profoundly with me, compelling me to become part of a community that not only nurtures growth but also celebrates the journey of self-discovery and development.
Research Interests: Intellectual Disabilities Inclusive Clinical Trial Analysis, Immigration Epidemiology
Daniel (Dan) Epstein
Norfolk, MA
MPH, Epidemiology (minor in Global Health)
About Dan
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife for the wide variety of MPH concentrations Drexel has to offer. With Drexel University located in the heart of Philadelphia, I know I can help make a difference in the larger neighborhood of University City and beyond. Also founding dean, Jonathan Mann, had similar philosophical principles as my public health hero, Dr. Paul Farmer who both promoted the idea of health is a human right worldwide.
Research Interests: Global Health Equity, Climate Change, Health Care Quality, Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition
Becca Hernandez
San Antonio, TX
MS, Infection Prevention & Control
About Becca
Why I Chose Dornsife: Small classes and great resources for online students.
Research Interests: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Infection Prevention
Ripon Hosain
Singapore/ Dhaka, Bangladesh
MS, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
About Ripon
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the excellent research facilities available here.
Research Interests: Occupational Diseases, Biostatistics
Oleksandr Kolesnikov
Philadelphia, PA
MPH, Global Health
About Oleksandr
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife for their well-respected program, established curriculum, diverse and supportive faculty, and public health initiative programs both in Philadelphia and beyond.
Research Interests: Cancer Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, and Health Equity
Alysha Melnyk
Mohnton, PA
MPH, Global Health
About Alysha
Why I Chose Dornsife: Dornsife offers the school and work balance I was searching for. Since completing my Bachelor of Science in Biology at Susquehanna University in 2014, I have worked with ECRI (an international medical nonprofit). I always knew I would go back to school, but I was so passionate about growing my career at ECRI that I needed to find a program that I could complete with a full-time work schedule. Additionally, I was searching for a program that could truly compliment the work I do. Dornsife provides me with that balance, and I am happy I can build my career and gain additional knowledge at school simultaneously. Despite already working in the public health field, I find Dornsife continually offers new resources, varied perspectives and additional knowledge that allows me to grow inside and outside the classroom.
Research Interests: Global Health, Health Policy & Health Care Delivery, Behavioral Science & Health Communication
My APE: I provided E-learning Technical Support for the PCORI Health Care Horizon Scanning System (HCHSS). I specifically worked on the PCORI Horizon Scanning Database which is a part of HCHSS, and was developed to make health care technology innovation information more easily accessible to the public. In my role providing E-learning Technical Support, I helped to create user-friendly and accessible resources to help individuals navigate the PCORI Horizon Scanning Database.
Other Activities: I am a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and have participated in the Dornsife Case Competition (2021 and 2022).
Marie Owino
Nairobi, Kenya
MPH, Epidemiology (minor in Global Health)
About Marie
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the school's foundation of healthcare as a human right, and the tangible efforts it makes to enforce this on both the local and global scales.
Research Interests: Global Health, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Maternal and Child Health
Amruta Popatrao Patil
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
MPH, Epidemiology
About Amruta
Why I Chose Dornsife: The Dornsife School of Public Health has extensive research in diverse fields, has specific centers for these researches like Urban Health Collaborative, A. J. Drexel Autism Institute. It is one of the highest-ranking universities in public health in the USA.
Research Interests: Infectious Disease and Biostatistics
Elizabeth Shaffer
Lansdale, PA
MS, Epidemiology
About Elizabeth
Why I Chose Dornsife: They are a great school that is local to my home so I commute in by Regional Rail. The faculty and staff are wonderful and committed to the success and intellectual development of their students!
Research Interests: Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Intersection of Public Health
Prayag Shah
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
MPH, Epidemiology
About Prayag
Why I Chose Dornsife: Dornsife is recognised as a R1 institute with different research activities. There is also diversity in different researches that are going on, like for urban health research there is a specific center called the Urban Health Collaborative. There is center for autism, too. Also my major is Epidemiology but as the Biostatistics department is interconnected with it, students get to know both of the subjects and gain different skills in those aspects. Flexibility in the minors, other electives is also great part of the school. Also there is much diversity and equity in different cultures.
Research Interests: Epidemiology of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Infectious Disease and Biotatistics
Fnu Shweta
Philadelphia, PA
MPH, Epidemiology
About Fnu
Why I Chose Dornsife: Because of its reputation, graduation rate, and of course for being a top research school in the USA
Research Interests: Epidemiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Dilawer Siddiqi
Los Angeles, CA
MPH, Health Management & Policy
About Dilawer
Why I Chose Dornsife: I felt a strong connection with the commitment towards the Human Right to Health, it encompassed everything that I want to work towards as a Healthcare Professional.
Research Interests: Health Management, Global Health, Cancer Prevention and Etiology
Eudes Soussa
Brazzaville, The Republic of Congo
MPH, Epidemiology
About Eudes
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because it is one of top best schools of research and Epidemiology in the United States of America. Dornsife has a wide variety in research and work when it comes to public health; this aspect of the school made me want to be part of this community which aims to improve the health of the population living in this world.
Research Interests: Cardiovascular and Renal Diseases, Hypertension, Disease Prevention, Epidemiology
Tameka Stephenson Harris
Jamaica
MPH, Epidemiology
About Tameka
Why I Chose Dornsife: The programme shared was quite comprehensive and gives you the level of exposure needed to work efficiently as a medical epidemiologist. The electives were very interesting.
Research Interests: Any medical research
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