101 Careers in Public Health

by Beth Seltzer

"First rate advice". -APHA What sort of training do you need to work in public health? What kinds of jobs are out there right now? And what exactly is an epidemiologist, anyway? Answering these questions and more, this career guide provides an overview of the numerous options in public health and the many different roads to get there. Whether you're a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers an easy introduction to the field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job, and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH. Through detailed descriptions of each career and interviews with professionals, this book gives real-life insight into the challenges and satisfactions of working in public health. 101 Careers in Public Health helps you follow your interests, find the right job, and make a difference. Key Features Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels Offers guidance on navigating the job market, with information on both traditional and nontraditional pathways-and tips on landing the job you want Provides descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more Includes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the job

Genres: Health, Medicine

396 pages, Paperback

Published September 28, 2010

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.