101+ Careers in Public Health

by Beth Seltzer MD MPH, Heather Krasna

The public health landscape is one of the most rapidly growing and cutting-edge fields at the moment and, in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a more meaningful time to enter the field. This thoroughly updated and revised third edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health continues to act as a career guide both for students seeking a first job in the field of public health and for anyone seeking guidance on how to best navigate the next stages of an existing career. Discussing not only emerging career paths but also traditional and familiar job types in public health, this book offers comprehensive advice and practical tips. It includes a wide survey of career profiles, including careers closely involved with pandemic response, climate change, technology and data science, and social justice advocacy.

This third edition continues to provide a clear introduction to the history of public health with detailed descriptions of the many educational pathways that lead to public health careers. The book explores more than 120 different jobs in public health, with complete job descriptions, educational requirements, and future outlooks in addition to public health profiles from working professionals in the field. Whether interested in positions in government, healthcare, non-governmental organizations, technology, research, academia, philanthropic organizations, global health, consulting, or other private sector companies, this exciting third edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health provides excellent career guidance and produces helpful self-reflection when deciding on a public health career path.

Key Features:

Provides an introduction to the important competencies, training, and requirements needed to secure job opportunities at different career stages Includes step-by-step advice on how to network, apply, and interview for the job that best matches your interests, complete with a sample resume and cover letter Presents 50 new interviews from early career, management, and leadership positions as well as job descriptions for 20 occupations new to this edition Expanded coverage on global health and related opportunities, in addition to jobs in data science and technology Offers career advice for both those starting out with their first job in the field and those looking to change career paths

Genres: Health, Medicine

458 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2021

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting, but I feel like the author focused a lot on MPH careers that also require an MD in addition to an MPH. I am interested in getting an MPH, but have no desire to get a doctorate. There was some really interesting advice about careers that I didn't know about. The book also provided helpful websites to learn more information about different careers, if you wanted to research certain careers in greater depth.

[Fatima · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm MPH student I just read some intersting sections for me and skipped most of it. It is useful for someone who didn't decide which concentration or path they want. They provided useful websites too.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this for my birthday as I'm angling for a future career in public health. It's a decent reference text, and it's given me some good ideas for where I want to go next.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book for anyone wanting to explore their options in public health. It offers brief interviews and career profiles, and gives some important information about each career it explores, such as salary information, future job prospects, etc. It did not necessarily point out one specific career for my own interests, but gave me a general feel for what I think I would like to do. More importantly, almost, it offered specific information that helped me to rule out some options I had been considering. Definitely worth the read, if this is your area of interest!

[Abraham Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

not very interesting,but ok for those interested in the public health field.

[Jovia Nierenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some useful info, but I skimmed or skipped a lot of it.