mojodreams
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I believe there are health services and public policy programs out there that would be the most ideal. I don't think epi is a good fit, in my opinion. Also, social and behavioral sciences might also work.
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tylenol has some. I don't think I qualify for any but you should at least check it out.
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I studied in Boston for undergrad and it really is a very vibrant academic city. The schools are very collaborative allowing students to cross-register and engage in faculty exchanges. My fear is that, in choosing Harvard's school of public health over a joint-degree with a foreign affairs school, I'm sort of pigeon-holing myself - but then, it's not really the school that makes the career, it's the person...doesn't make deciding all that much easier, does it?
Asavink: why'd you choose Emory?
Mojo: why're you leaning towards Harvard? Is it just the name?
The name is powerful, yes. For what I want to do, the name will actually really help. Will I be able to do it in other ways...and maybe at Emory? Sure. But it will be easier at Harvard. I do not want to work for the CDC or any of those organizations. I am interested in mental health -- specifically acute pscyhiatric care faciliites. To change something like psychiatry - without a medical degree - I need to go about this in a really pragmatic way and I think Harvard and Yale will help me reach my goals. Yale is definitily still in the running. I might actually be happier at Yale and they seem to have more psychiatric research going on. It will come down to money. I don't know what Yale is going to offer me (I think I find out on Friday).
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After I was accepted, a student actually reach out to me - and I found her to be very helpful. It is unfortunate that Harvard hasn't offered any scholarships as it is very expensive. I will hear about my funding package from Yale on Friday I think, but I am leaning towards Harvard right now. I think Harvard will open the most doors and give me the greatest flexibility in case I ever want to switch careers. The thought of living and experiencing the Boston scene is exciting...and come on, it is Harvard!! They have AMAZING speakers and stuff going on.
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I am interested in getting my PhD. Can anyone compare these programs?
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Hi,
Any of you have any insight on Harvard's SM2/Social and Behavioral Sciences program compared to Johns Hopkin's Masters of Science in Mental Health? I am interested in mental health, and JH is one year compared to 2 at Harvard. I was told that I can stay for my doctorate at both places if I do well. I would prefer Boston over Baltimore. But...the mental health aspect of JH is the most attractive part...and JH is a good school!....though I know I can get good mental health experience at Harvard (might mean taking a class or two in another department and working with a professor in a different department....but that is life...creating your own program).
Thoughts? Any? Any thoughts on the SD/PhD programs at these schools...since I would prefer to stay where I go for my masters?
Many thanks!
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A part of me thinks I got rejected, but another part of me refuses to give up on hope.
regardless, YALE and FULBRIGHT are awesome!! You know for sure that you will be somewhere awesome next year no matter what
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Thanks! I am super stoked. I didn't pick a concentration - though I am thinking of the leadership concentration if I do end up picking one. I am interested in mental health services and stigma, so none of the other concentrations really fit that. I imagine if I go to Harvard, I will be creating my own program of sorts, and will take some mental health classes elsewhere. I am sure I will be able to create an experience suitable for my research goals and interests. What about you? Is this your top choice? If so, why? If you don't mind me asking. I am going back and forth between Emory and Harvard.
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Anyone applied for SM2 HSPH - Social and behavioral?
Hey, I did. Got accepted Thursday.
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On 2/8/2014 at 11:13 PM, kbui said:
I was talking to Harvard at an Idealist fair and they said students in the public health school can also take classes in other departments. And even though Yale is an official MPH (I am applying for an MSc in Global Health at Harvard), I don't think an MS/MSc will be much different in terms of knowledge attainment. In addition, having an MS would give us more research experience anyways. I want to go to Harvard because of the world class program, the prestige, and the ability to live in Boston for graduate school. And I also heard that we can actually take classes at nearby universities like MIT.
And it seems like you've been accepted to several schools--how are you going to decide? Especially with the $25K scholarship at Washington University in St. Louis.
I'm really looking forward to the chance to get a Fulbright this year, and if I did I'll be able to use that year abroad and apply to scholarships and fellowships to fund my degree. One can only dream...
I hope we both get acceptances at the end of the month.
The $25,000 is making this really hard! I really like WashU, and they would be a prestigious place to get an MPH, but it is hard to turn down a place like Yale, as Yale is more established in the world of public health...and they have an excellent psychiatric program (I am interested in psychiatric health care)...but WashU also has those medical strengths. I am waiting to hear what Yale will offer in regards to scholarships and such. AND, I would also love the opportunity to go to Harvard because it is very true that they are on top of their game in the public health arena.
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I want to hear back from Harvard--I guess we're in the same boat according to your signature.
Yep! if you get into Harvard, will you go there? Or will go to Yale? I suppose you might have some time to figure it out with the potential to do a Fulbright.
I am torn. I really like Yale and its small class size, no grades, and ability to take classes in other departments...and Yale is a MPH...so I might have more professional flexibility if I choose to leave academia. Harvard is a MS (currently wanting a PhD) and they have an amazing reputation, but the culture might be different than at Yale. I don't know, but I would LOVE to have the "problem" of needing to decide...and if I did, I would of course visit. Just wanted to know if you already have a preference and if so, why.
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To those who have heard back from Emory, how long did it take?
A long time. I applied at the end of November and just heard on Monday.
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What kind of pubs did you have? PhDs are research-centric, whereas an MPH is a practice-oriented degree. I actually think I am MORE qualified for a PhD program than an MPH, to be honest....just because I have way more research experience and interests than practice/clinical ones. However, this is not discounting the crucial "fit" factor. I am just curious to know what non-masters holders have that sets them apart when applying to PhDs. I am still learning so much about this field!
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No news on interviews! To be honest, I think I would benefit from a masters because it will allow me to diversify and grow before settling on a PhD. I have noticed a couple of phd students at Brown and Columbia who do not hold a masters....but most do. I think I had some confidence because I assumed that if I were competitive enough for clinical psych (which is more competitive than med school), I would be a shoe-in for public health. But that doesn't seem to be the case because getting a masters is just part of the convention. I am ok with it
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Hello All,
I have applied to both masters and PhD programs (more masters than PhD). How hard is it to get into PhD programs without a masters straight from undergrad??
I have a lot of research experience.
I have 4 papers (3 first author and one second author that is under review. The other 3 are still in prep). I participated in a National Science Foundation summer research program. I have 13 posters (most first author; regional, national, and international). I founded a peer mentor program on campus, have leadership experience, and did AmeriCorps before college. I also worked in the psychology clinic scheduling neuropsych assessments for 2 years.
Anyways, I think I would be competitive for a clinical psych program, but I am unsure about public health because they seem to value different things. I really have given up hope with these phd programs.
Will you please share your insight regarding this? Do you know anyone in a PhD program straight from undergrad? Also, I applied to Columbia and Johns Hopkins. They are really good and I am sure super competitive, but they are the only places with my research interests (mental health and stigma).
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i asked sarah daly last week. she siad that "hopefully, there would be some news from the committee at the end of month". i'm desperate enough, though!
I was rejected. Got an email to check the online form.
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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! I GOT RECOMMENDED!!! JESUS!!!
CONGRATS! I know how much you wanted this.
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so sad
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not recommended
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Crazy! What in? ETA or full grant? Good luck!
Full. Research/Study. I applied at the undergrad level though.
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Aww, thank you mojodreams. It's a topic rarely discussed and while it has complicated my life a bit, I live pretty happily with a good support system and meds. I know it affects almost everyone once in grad school, though. Most of our department is in therapy and that's a good thing, I think!
Also, I like your name. We had a pony named Mojo growing up. He was a wily little thing. I miss him sometimes.
Really?! My cat's name is Mojo, and he sure acts and looks like a "Mojo" (cute). Btw, I just entered info into the spreadsheet and it looks like we both applied to Canada!
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OverworkedTA: I like your blog. Shared it on my facebook. Thank you for speaking candidly to problems of mental health in graduate school. There is so much stigma; what you're doing it brave and worthwhile!
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Yeah. I feel like it might somehow be a mistake, haha. It's when you look at the PDF that includes all your self-submitted application materials. For me it's the last page, after my transcripts.
nothing on mine either. Weird! And how lucky
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I applied as a masters student and I'm pretty sure I got a lukewarm letter. They loved my proposal but then when I did the campus interview they didn't tell me they brought a language professor who interviewed me in the French without warning. I do research on 17th-18th c. Paris so I can read fluently and write well, but was totally caught off guard with the speaking in the interview and I think they didn't recommend me as highly as I would have liked. Fortunately this time around at a different school I met with and had a conversation in French with the language evaluator and she gave me a high recommendation, so I'm sure the FPA wrote a good letter as well.
They didn't give me any feedback. When I asked if they knew of ways I could strengthen my app, my FPA said "this is sufficient" and that is all! I really felt like I blew it after that but then people told me that it is in their best interest to recommend me highly. Thanks for sharing your insight.
Help! I'm new.
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Hi!
Welcome! To be honest, I think that you are more than qualified. I would not worry about picking up any additional courses. Now, what do you want to concentrate in? Personally, I was accepted into a Social and Behavioral Sciences program, which appears to be aligned with your credentials and might be a good fit. But it depends on what you want to do. I also applied to some policy and management programs, because those are also a good fit for me, and then had to make the decision once I received my acceptances. You could always apply to many programs.
From what I have been told, there isn't much of a difference between a MPH and a MsPH in the work world. The MsPH at Emory is much more research heavy, so it might be a good option for those considering a PhD. I was admitted to the program and was strongly considering it since my cohort would be comprised of only 12 other students, but I ended up deciding on Harvard due to the resources (also, I am interested in mental healthcare reform, so finding an internship with a progressive agency/hospital is easy in Boston). Now, Harvard's degree is an MS, but I think my cohort is primarily comprised of individuals who want to go into industry in some way, and they have been reassured that the MS will be just as good as the MPH and some students even write MPH or MsPH on their resume. If you want to get a PhD, Harvard does have a nice streamline process from what I can tell, and I personally do want a PhD.
It depends on what your goals are! And it will depend on funding maybe. If you want to go into academia, and know what you want to study, I would actually suggest applying to some PhD programs! Don't waste your time taking more courses. What pubic health programs are looking for, in my opinion, is passion. You have to sell your passion, along with your credentials and skills...but passion is the key. Best of luck to you!