Episode 31: The DrPH Way to Advocacy for Public Health with Dr. Eric Coles

Do you know that the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree has been around for over a century?

In this episode, we speak to Eric Coles, DrPH, President of the DrPH Coalition. Eric tells us about the history of the DrPH and its growing popularity in universities around the world. Dr. Coles also shares the differences between a PhD in public health and a DrPH, and how leadership and advocacy can help to bring needed transformation to public health.

Learn about the DrPH Coalition: https://drphcoalition.org/

Join the DrPH Coalition Today

The DrPH Coalition is a new professional association to support DrPH students and alums. Our goals are to create a network of DrPHers (students and alums) to leverage our abilities to advance the public's health. We offer networking events, mentoring program, and an annual conference free for members. Join today at this link: https://drphcoalition.org/member. If you have any questions, please email Eric Coles at president@drphcoalition.org.

Advocate for Public Health Student Loan Repayment

Support loan repayment for public health degrees! Currently, only clinical degrees are eligible for loan repayment from working in public health departments. But a new program would expand repayment to people with public health degrees for up to $150,000 in loans for working in local, state and Tribal health departments for 3 years. NACCHO explains the situation more here. Please sign a petition letter supporting this funding by completing this form. If you have any questions, please email Eric Coles at president@drphcoalition.org.

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