101+ careers in public health

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction to Public Health
	Chapter 1: What Is Public Health?
		History of Public Health
		The Role of Public Health Today
	Chapter 2: Education in Public Health
		Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health
		Master’s Degrees in Public Health
		Doctorates in Public Health
		Combined Degree Programs
		Other Master’s Degrees
		Engineering Degrees
		Certifications and Other Training
		Finding a School of Public Health
	Chapter 3: Finding Jobs in Public Health
		Traditional Pathways
		Getting in the Back Door
		Combining Public Health With Another Career
		Professional Associations
		Federal Government Agencies
		State and Local Agencies
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Part II: Public Health Careers
	Chapter 4: Infectious Disease
		Epidemiologist
		Medical Officer
		Public Health Nurse
		Public Health Veterinarian
		Public Health Advisor
		Vaccine Researcher
		Disease Ecologist
		Infection Preventionist
	Chapter 5: Chronic Disease and Cancer
		Health Educator
		Health Promotion Program Coordinator
		Medical Epidemiologist/Chronic Disease
		Public Health Dentist
		Tobacco Quitline Coach
		Behavioral Scientist
		Study Coordinator
	Chapter 6: Public Safety
		Injury Prevention Specialist
		Director of Emergency Medical Services
		Specialist in Poison Information
		Forensic Pathologist
	Chapter 7: Maternal and Child Health
		Administrator, Family Health Services
		Home Visit Nurse
		Community Health Worker
		WIC Nutritionist
	Chapter 8:  Aging
		“Age-in-Place” Program Coordinator
		Dementia Services Coordinator
		Researcher in Aging and Public Health
		Director, Area Agency on Aging
	Chapter 9: Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety
		Pharmacist
		Medical Officer/Drug Evaluation and Safety
		Biostatistician
		Director, State Board of Pharmacy
		Regulatory Affairs Specialist
	Chapter 10: Environmental Health and Water Safety
		Toxicologist
		Poisoning Prevention Coordinator
		Environmental Engineer
		Hazardous Waste Inspector
		Hydrologist
		Environmental Health Nurse
		Community Activist
		Health Physicist
	Chapter 11: Occupational Health and Safety
		Occupational Medicine Physician
		Employee Health Nurse
		Industrial Hygienist
		Corporate Medical Director
	Chapter 12: Food Safety and Nutrition
		Nutrition Consultant
		Food Service Sanitarian
		Food Inspector/Department of Agriculture
		Consumer Safety Officer/FDA
		Food Scientist
	Chapter 13: Disaster Preparedness and Response
		Emergency Preparedness Specialist
		Disaster Preparedness Researcher
		Biodefense Researcher
	Chapter 14: Health Communication
		Journalist
		Communications Director
		Social Marketer
		Medical Writer
	Chapter 15: Education
		Health Teacher
		Continuing Education Coordinator
		Professor, School of Public Health
		Dean, School of Public Health
	Chapter 16: Health Disparities, Vulnerable Groups, and At-Risk Populations
		Director, Office of Minority Health
		Patient Navigator
		Correctional Medicine Physician
		Disease Prevention Activist
	Chapter 17: Mental Health
		Mental Health Researcher
		Public Health Social Worker
		Coordinator, Behavioral Health Program
	Chapter 18: Public Health Law, Regulations, and Policies
		Advocacy Director
		Policy Analyst
		Health Legislative Assistant
		Health Economist
		Public Health Lawyer
		Administrative Law Judge
		Consumer Advocate
		Public Health Lobbyist
	Chapter 19: Evaluation, Safety, and Quality
		Program Evaluator
		Quality Improvement Specialist
		Outcomes Researcher
		Informatics Specialist
		Patient Safety Specialist
		Health Facility Surveyor
	Chapter 20: Nonprofit Organizations
		Grant Writer
		Development Director
		Program Officer
		Volunteer Coordinator
		Director of a Professional Association
	Chapter 21: Public Health Administration and Leadership
		Health Commissioner
		Public Health Laboratory Director
		Medical Director
		Federal Agency Director
		Surgeon General of the United States
	Chapter 22: Global Health
		Online Overview: Global Health Websites
		Is This Really the Career for Me?
		Why Pursue Specific Training in Global Health?
		Education and Areas of Study
		Finding Your First Job
		Job Listings Online
		Physician/Global Health
		Program Manager
		Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
		Logistician
		Procurement Manager
		Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Manager
		NGO Founder/Director
		Global Health Lawyer
		Biomedical Engineer
		Entomologist
	Chapter 23: Military
		Air Force Public Health Officer
		Army Preventive Medicine Officer
		Army Health Promotion Officer
		Additional Examples of Public Health at Work in the Military
	Chapter 24: On the Cutting Edge
		Public Health Genetics
		Implementation Science
		Nanotechnology
	Chapter 25: Off the Beaten Path
		Dance Instructor
		Urban Planner
		Hospital Administrator
		Chef
		Worksite Wellness Manager
		Medical Expert/Media
Part III : The Future of Public Health
	Chapter 26: The Future of Public Health
		Collaboration With the Community
		Climate Change and Public Health
		Public Health and Changing Populations
		New Media and Public Health
Part IV : Public Health or Medical School?
	Chapter 27: Public Health or Medical School?
		Clinical Medicine Versus Public Health Practice
		Treating Patients Versus Treating Communities
		Medical School Versus Public Health School
		A Word About Debt
		Refusing to Choose
		The Public Health Medical Specialty
		Getting a Job as a Public Health Doctor
		Where to Learn More
Part V: Advice from Career Counselors
	Chapter 28: Advice from Career Counselors
		The Job Market: Some Current Trends
		Common Mistakes
		Online Networking
		In-Person Networking
		Making the Most of an Informational Interview
		Writing a Resume That Stands Out
		Ace That Interview
		Planning for the Future
		In Conclusion
Index