Master Degree in Public Health

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My days in the radiology department often made me think about the value of preventing injuries as well as its treatment. I was already having second thoughts regarding my choice of future career. Though I loved helping people, the lack of diversity within the field and its restricted options for growth bothered me. I need a career that will allow me to help a large number of people, accentuate prevention and primary care rather than tertiary care. A career that will consistently challenge and stimulate me to improve. During the past few months, my thoughts began to shift to the field of public health, specifically health management. My plan to pursue a graduate degree in health management was reinforced during a public health symposium at the University of Michigan. As I listened to health experts talk about current health issues, I was fascinated. The symposium provided me with the fundamental knowledge of the issues that the health care industry faced today. During the past year and six months I strived to learn more about public health both through coursework and work in the field. Since practical experience is an essential learning tool, I went on to expand my experience in the field of public health. I was fortunate to have landed a job as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Borgess Medical Center, the position allowed me to view public health at a different level. Working as a Clinical Research Coordinator I was responsible for overseeing and coordinating the initiation, implementation, and development of clinical research protocols to meet requirements and objectives of Borgess Research Institute, Food and Drug administration (FDA) Regulations and ICH Guidelines, sponsor Guidelines, Institutional Review Board and Investigator and patient needs. My work at the Borgess Medical as well as my basic knowledge in public health led me to participate in
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