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Who’s Leading DrPH Programs? And Why More Program Faculty Should Hold a DrPH

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Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programs are designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in public health, tackling real-world challenges, and improving the health of the communities they serve. Programs cover an expansive array of subjects such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and equity, leadership, environmental health, women’s health, implementation science and more. The DrPH is distinct from both the

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Current Competency Gaps Among Governmental Public Health Workers With and Without Formal Public Health Degrees

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This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series May 2025

A well-trained public health workforce is a critical part of the public health infrastructure. However, competency gaps among the workforce remain a persistent issue. One way to address these gaps is by expanding access to and encouraging the uptake of formal public health education.

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