In:
HPHR Journal, Boston Congress of Public Health, , No. 34 ( 2021)
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic upended “life as we knew it” seemingly overnight. However, for public health professionals, the vulnerability of our systems and subsequent devastating outcomes did not come as much of a surprise. This commentary aims to reveal the untapped potential of Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) professionals and their role in contributing to the future mitigation of public health crises. In this context, “DrPH professionals” are defined as doctoral awardees (or current students) of the advanced, terminal degree in pursuit of a career in public health practice and leadership. Research suggests the importance of public health interventions in reducing the burden of disease, but the opportunities and visibility of DrPH professionals specifically over the past year have been limited. By working to include these professionals at all levels of proverbial planning tables, future public health pandemic responses will be all the better for it. Public health has never been as visible—and the need for trained public health leaders has never been as critical—as it is today. In this commentary, we recommend actions that should be championed by DrPH practitioners to improve the resiliency of our global health care systems.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Boston Congress of Public Health
Publication Date:
2021
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