mph career development series patricia calzada, mph program coordinator office of special programs
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MPH Career Development Series
Patricia Calzada, MPHProgram Coordinator
Office of Special Programs
MPH Career Development Series (CDS)
Overview
• Collaboration between– Office of Special Programs (OSP)– Texas Public Health Training Center (TPHTC)– Office of Student Affairs (OSA)– Rural Public Health Student Association (RPHSA)– Office of the Dean
• Goal/Aim– To introduce MPH students to career-related information to
help them foster a deeper understanding of careers in public health and gain essential academic & career related skills.
MPH CDS Sessions
• Two 1-Hour sessions during both fall & spring semesters
• Past Topics– Time Management &
Procrastination– Managing Stress in
Graduate School– Researching as a Public
Health Professional
SRPH Spring Practicum Fair
• Held in mid February• Provides an opportunity for public health
organizations/agencies to visit with current graduate students seeking a practicum experience
• 25+ organizations participate• 55+ practicum opportunities available
SRPH Spring Practicum Fair
Past Participating Organizations
• Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA)
• Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System
• Houston Dept. of Health & Human Services
• Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
• St. Joseph Health System
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
• Scott & White Healthcare
• Texas DSHS
• UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Brown Bag Lunch Series
Make sure to RSVP!
Contact Information
Patricia Calzada, MPHProgram Coordinator
Office of Special ProgramsP. (979) 862-2979