101+ Careers in Public Health, Second Edition

OverviewPraise for the First Edition:First rate advice.American Public Health AssociationIn just the past few years, interest in public health careers has soared. Public health degrees are more popular than ever?but what opportunities are out there once you?ve earned that MPH? And do you have to have to have a degree in public health to break into this field? This updated and revised second edition of?101+ Careers in Public Health?provides an extensive overview of the numerous and diverse career options available and the many different roads to achieving them. It includes both familiar public health careers and emerging opportunities. New to the second edition are public health careers in the military, public health and aging, and careers in cutting-edge areas such as nanotechnology and public health genetics. Readers will learn about modern approaches to public health programs, including the evolving study of implementation science and the increased role of community-based participatory research.The second edition also presents expanded information on getting started in public health, including the increasingly popular field of global health. Included are descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more. Whether you are a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers a straightforward introduction to the public health field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH.New to the Second Edition:Public health careers in the militaryPublic health and agingExpanded information on global health careers and how to get started in global healthCareers in cutting-edge domains of public health, such as nanotechnology and public health geneticsThe evolving roles of implementation science and community participatory researchMD or MPH? The differences between healthcare and public healthKey Features:Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levelsOffers guidance on navigating the job market through both traditional and nontraditional pathwaysProvides tips on landing the job you wantIncludes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the jobHelps job-seekers just starting out and those interested in career changeProduct Details ISBN-13:9780826195999 Publisher:Springer Publishing Company Publication Date:12/11/2015Format:NOOK BookPages:448Sales rank:909,579About the AuthorBeth Seltzer, MD, MPH , is a clinical and public health physician, board-certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. She is currently working on an Indian reservation in western Washington, where her work includes everything from treating the common cold to leading new public health initiatives. Prior to her medical career, Dr. Seltzer was a documentary film producer, earning multiple awards for her work. More recently, she served as a writer and consultant for the Discovery Health and Discovery Channel television networks, developing content for educational television shows and interactive media directed at both physicians and general audiences. She is the author of 101 Careers in Public Health and previously wrote for the Careers in Public Health newsletter from the American Public Health Association