Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services
Pre-Public Health
What do public health professionals do?
- Public health professionals protect and improve the health of individuals, families, communities and populations locally, nationally and globally. It is the science and art of creating healthy communities through education, research and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
- Public health professionals implement educational programs, develop policies, administer services, conduct research, and regulate health systems to achieve these goals.
- In contrast to the medical model of care which emphases more heavily upon diagnosing and treating illnesses and conditions after they occur, public health professionals focus on health promotion and disease/injury prevention.
- The public health field also confronts global health issues, such as improving access to health care, controlling infectious disease and reducing environmental hazards, violence, substance abuse and injury.
Preparation Resources
Research and Select Professional Schools
Once you know your health care path, how do you determine which programs might be a good fit for you?
Program Exploration
Understand the Public Health Admissions Process
From exam preparation to professional school matriculation
Entrance Exams Applying Personal Statements Resumes Letters of Recommendation Interview Resources
Public Health Field Resources
How to get involved and learn more about what is going on in your professional field of interest
Professional Associations