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Stefanie Beleri
MPH candidate from Florida Health Policy & Law Functional Certificate “I choose to attend BUSPH because it offers opportunities to be on the forefront of tackling critical public health challenges. From research, the practicum, and being involved in student organizations, there is room to make your mark and grow into a future leader in public health. The faculty here are incredibly invested in growing students as future public health professionals.”
Yan Bojanowski
MPH candidate from Massachusetts Program Management Functional Certificate “As a top-ranked public health institution in the country, BUSPH not only excels in education but also mandates an immersive practicum stage which gives students over 240+ hours of relevant work experience. I knew that by choosing this school, I would vastly improve my knowledge and skills to become an impactful public health professional.”
Jordan Dixon
MPH candidate from Georgia Program Management Functional Certificate “I chose BUSPH because of its strong commitment to equity, community engagement, and applied public health practice. The Maternal and Child Health program, in particular, aligned with my passion for improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, both locally and globally. I also wanted a school where students are encouraged to apply what they learn in real-world settings, and BUSPH stood out for its emphasis on hands-on experiences, from practicums to partnerships across Boston.”
Maryjoy Gerald
MPH candidate from Germany Program Management Functional Certificate “I chose BUSPH because it offers an excellent opportunity to excel in the field of public health by applying the knowledge and skills acquired during academic experiences in real-world settings. It’s not just about hitting the books, but also about gaining valuable experience and building professional networks while you are here.”
Molly Hart
MS candidate from New Jersey Translation & Implementation Science “I chose BUSPH because it puts me at the center of population health research. Being here gives me the chance to learn from leading faculty, connect with like-minded peers, and take part in conversations that will define the future of public health.”
Mai Hussein
MPH candidate from Egypt Epidemiology & Biostatistics Functional Certificate “I chose to attend BUSPH because of its commitment to tackling pressing public health issues, particularly around health equity. I’ve always been passionate about improving healthcare access, and BUSPH’s focus on addressing these challenges on a global scale really resonated with me. The school’s diverse community, collaborative environment, and working alongside experienced faculty on real-world projects create the perfect place to grow both academically and professionally.”
Carla Irizarry-Delgado
MPH candidate from Florida Epidemiology & Biostatistics Functional Certificate “I chose BUSPH because it provides stellar education in an incredible setting. The variety of courses, departments, and certificates creates a truly customizable experience; it allows you the opportunity to focus on your interests while also challenging yourself to branch out into new territories! Speaking more specifically about my concentration, I was drawn by the fact that BUSPH offers courses in both SAS and R programming languages.”
Reetha Kabbalu Mylaru
MPH candidate from India Epidemiology & Biostatistics Functional Certificate “As an international student, I wanted to be in a place that not only provides strong academic training but also offers a welcoming, supportive environment. During my application process, I felt that BUSPH truly valued diversity and inclusion, and now as a student, I’ve experienced that support firsthand. Choosing BUSPH has given me the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty, collaborate on meaningful projects, and grow within a community that is both academically strong and personally supportive.”
Vikram Lakshmanan
MPH candidate from Michigan Environmental Health Functional Certificate “With BU’s option to go part-time, and tailor the MPH program to your own needs, BUSPH was the perfect choice, as it lets me continue working in my full-time role, and gain the technical knowledge necessary to continue supplementing and growing my career!”
Cassidy Orange
MPH candidate from California Program Management Functional Certificate “BUSPH had fantastic resources for practicum and career, amazing caring faculty who wanted to support students, and very interesting classes. I wanted a program that would best support me in my interests and career goals both for the degree and beyond.”
Korinne Seveur
MPH candidate from Georgia Health Communication & Promotion Functional Certificate “I knew that BUSPH was where I need to be for my public health graduate education because of their unwavering dedication to public health even when it is being attacked. Despite the continuous news cycles attacking the validity and funding of public health, BUSPH made it known that they will not give in to the pressure and instead defend it’s institution and students from it all. Also the institution’s dedication to diversity allowed for me to hold to knowledge that I would find my place here without a question.”
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