Public Health

Lewis Scholars Imhotep (LSI) Project!

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

Applications for the LSI Project at Morehouse College’s Public Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) are open for the 2024 summer program! The LSI Project offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate junior, senior and recent graduates to engage in innovative research and gain valuable experience in public health. As a dedicated team committed to fostering future leaders in public health, we invite all enthusiastic students to apply!  

The application deadline is January 31, 2024, and interested students can submit their application on our website at https://slate.morehouse.edu/register/lsiproject2024.  

To learn more about the program and apply, please click here to visit the LSI Project Program Website!

Explore Public Health during National Public Health Week!

Posted on by Wraegen Williams

During National Public Health Week, April 4-10, ASPPH’s will be hosting opportunities to Explore Public Health!

Event Schedule

Monday, April 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • Applying to Schools and Programs of Public Health
    Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in public health? Join us to learn about the resources available to you to find your fit, the process for applying, and tips to strengthen your application. The presentation will include time for Q&A.
    Register

Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • The Public Health Life
    Public health is a field with a variety of entry points and career paths. So what is it like to be practicing in the profession? Join us as we chat with alumni This Is Public Health Ambassadors to hear about their path to public health, their current role, and their career goals. The panel will include a Q&A portion from the audience, so bring all your questions about what it’s like to work in public health!
    Register

Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

  • NPHW Twitter Chat: Join This Is Public Health at APHA’s annual #NPHWChat! Follow along on Twitter: @TIPHtweets and #ThisIsPublic Health

Wednesday, April 6, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

  • Opportunities to Explore Public Health
    Having the opportunity to gain exposure to a career field is invaluable experience – not just for your resume or graduate school application, but to help you gain clarity in your interests. This webinar will feature four opportunities to gain that experience as an undergraduate or recent alumni. Hear from CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS), Health Career Connection, Public Health Associate Program (CDC PHAP) and Summer Health Professions Education Program. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the session.
    Register

Thursday, April 7

  • Public Health Careers: How Do You Want to Make Your Impact?
    If you’re unsure what a public health career looks like, or if it might be the path for you, you don’t want to miss this webinar. Join the authors of 101+ Careers in Public Health, Beth Seltzer and Heather Krasna, as they discuss the field of public health and the types of opportunities available within the field. Bring all of your questions about practicing public health!
    Register