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Wanting to go to the US for your Public Health PhD?
Wondering what the key differences are in the process of getting into a doctoral program in Canada vs US, and things to keep in mind? Keep reading! My name is Cerina Lee – and I am a Canadian entering into [...]
Fostering a research-enriched MPH experience
Evidence Informed Public Health (EIPH) was a term coined by Guyatt and colleagues in 1992. It applies the principles of evidence-based medicine to public health by articulating “[t]he process of integrating science-based interventions with community preferences to improve the health [...]
Get set, jet, and even present – why you should go to that scientific conference
What do you picture when someone says, “scientific conference?” Do you imagine a room full of gray suits, eggshell-colored walls, and long talks? If so, you will be surprised to hear how things have changed (for the better of course). [...]
School, Work, Personal Projects, and Family: How I kept it all together
In the spring of 2017, I received the long anticipated email from Lakehead University with an offer of admission to the Master of Public Health program. With this wonderful news, I did wonder how I would manage working casually (2-3 [...]
From Eyeballs to Global Eye Health: An Origin Story
Inspiration comes and goes, and I believe we are lucky enough to even experience it a handful of times during our lives. We all want that feeling of the curtain call, hearing the applause, taking our bow, and stealing the [...]
Lessons Learned: Starting out as an Independent Consultant
When I first decided to start my own consulting business, I had several questions: What educational background and experience do you need? How "Expert" do you need to be to become a consultant? How do I build my credibility? Through [...]
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