emelrow Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi there - I have an MPH and have worked in national and local-level public health for the past 5 years (including time in grad school) and am currently working as an epidemiologist overseas (with a CDC program). I have always been drawn to clinical care though, and am really drawn to type of care provided by a PA. I know that traditionally, clinical roles in public health, and especially epidemiology, have been filled by MD/MPHs (and sometimes RN/MPHs). I have experience in Infectious and Chronic Disease Epi, Public Health Research, and Disease Surveillance, and would love to bring a clinical perspective to these areas. However - I am worried that there may be some barriers to PA's obtaining positions in these roles. In other words, I'm wondering what opportunities there are in public health and epidemiology for a PA/MPH? Would love to hear real-life experiences of anyone, themselves or those they know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcd1976 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 You might wish to contact some of the PA/MPH programs out there to speak with them or to get in touch with some of their grads: Touro and Arcadia would be at the top of my list. I can also tell you that one of my primary instructors is an MPA/PhD. Her PhD is in epidemiology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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