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The Importance of Upskilling the Public Health Workforce through Accessible Informatics Trainings

National Network of Public Health Institutes

These initiatives aim to modernize data practices, foster collaboration with healthcare and other data providers, promote health equity, enable timely insights for decision-making, and improve health outcomes.

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How Public Health Internships Can Advance Your Career

Tulane Public Health Blog

Here are a few of the focus areas of public health internships. Epidemiology Population health Health technology Communications and education Public policy and administration Environmental health Internships can be competitive, particularly those offered by government agencies and top-tier public health research institutions.

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Cultivating Data Science Leaders in Public Health: Bridging Academia and Workforce Needs

National Network of Public Health Institutes

This includes training on data science technologies that are used in the field and improving in-school mentorship to better prepare students for real-world challenges. The PH LEADS program’s findings underscore the urgency of transforming both public health education and workforce development to better prepare professionals for this future.