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On 6/4/2019 at 11:35 AM, Inf_emgPH said:
Hello everyone,
I am planing to apply for Phd in Epidemiology and I am struggling with the best way to go about contacting the PIs. I have seen suggestions that apart from mentioning that one is interested and passionate about PIs work they should ideally ask 1/2 specific thing about the work of the PIs or try some little project based on the PI 's work.
I have read about 11 recent papers from 2 PIs and for some reason I can not come up with any questions (either I am too dumb or I grasp the paper quite well. IDK). Also, I can not think of a project based on their work either. I have done my tertiary education from US (English is my 2nd language) and I have been out of the school for 5+ years. My couple month old GRE also stinks (VR/Quant both 148 and Writing 4.5). I am not gunning for ivy or top 20-30 schools if that matters.
I am really interested in infectious disease epi and ph emergency management. I am certified in infectious disease and have work experience in both infectious disease and emergency management post mph.
So, now coming to my main question, Can I just contact the PIs mentioning that I have read their recent papers on ______ topics and really interested on their work and let my work experience and certification speak for my passion (also 1 of my reference letter strongly speaks about my interest in infectious disease). Do you guys have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Opinion from a recently accepted PHD candidate with full tuition waiver-
GRE-302 four years old score
MPH in united states with couple research publications and GRA work experience
First, come to the grounds in terms of your research interests. What topics interests you? Then filter the PIs accordingly. Develop your resume according to your interests i.e what research work related to your research area of interest have you performed or maybe work experience of any sort relevant to your research area of interest. All that a PI cares is are your interests corresponding to thier research interest? if not they would straight off say NO and reffer you to relevant department. PHD is all about research area of interest. PIS dont want to work with candidates in thier lab with completely different set of mind (research topic). Moreover you need not be sounding competitive as every lab has team work, so in your interview PI would specifically see in person or video calling if you are a perfect fit since you will be collegaues for atleast 5 next years.
Hope this helps.
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On 6/8/2019 at 10:54 AM, jamesbond10 said:
Hello,
Looking for some help here. Johns Hopkins University offers MPH program in India with collaboration with IIHMR (Indian Institute of Health Management Research). How do I find out if someone who does the degree from there, it will be valid and accepted here? I spoke to IIHMR directly and they mentioned that the degree is offered by Johns Hopkins University directly and it is conferred in India. The degree will mention that it was done in collaboration with IIHMR. What is the best way to go about finding if the degree is valid in Canada and what do you think the prospects are? Here is the degree template that they sent me which will be conferred, which is attached. Thanks and let me know!
A- if they are offering in India than it has a limited validity. Because imagine why would a university offer (that too highly competitive apparently) outside its own mother campus? Couple years back Nirma university provided PharmD courses which are no longer valid in states. In terms of Canada, they would basically look for people who have exposure outside home country while studying. (Not 100% sure but speaking experience wise)
B- You might want to check what is the accreditation of the program? In states, the university is CEPH accredited. What is the program in India accredited with? Just so you know JHU is expensive so you might as well consider the tuition factor before enrolling. Invest wise!
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On 1/18/2019 at 10:49 AM, Nomadic said:
Hello all,
I am an international student who got provisionally admitted to the Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences at the University of Louisville.
I didn't find much information on the web about their school of public health and I was wondering if anybody here has some info.
every reply is much appreciated,
Thank you
Hi,
I recently got accepted at University of Louisville same program with graduate assistantship. Did provisional admission include full tuition and stipend?
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Hello All,
I recently got accepted at University of Louisville Phd in public health sciences with graduate assistantship which covers full tuition, health benefits and stipends
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Hello All,
I got accepted at University of Louisville PHD in Public health sciences program with graduate assistantship with full tuition coverage, health benefits as well as stipend.
Thank you for your posts
- Akee and theonewiththePhDapp
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Hello Members,
I was recently interviewed by the university of Louisville, and I am concerned in terms of fundings if any? Do they provide stipend to international applicants and if so how much?
Thanks in advance.
I am a newbie. Please help me with a query.
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My bad. Alright! so I never approached a PI because that would have narrowed down my chances of getting selected. But the school I applied had almost all PIs with a similar area of interest.
My piece of advice from masters GRA position- Try to contact the PI via email and write an impactful subject line (in order to avoid getting your mail in spam folders). Research about their lab and maybe try to connect with one of the members already in the lab (bonus). If not email and in the closing email signature provide a link of your LinkedIn and/or link to your research profile like google scholar or researchgate or few of your cited published work. (it is easy for PI to just click on the link to judge you and see you without calling you for face to face conversation. No essay writings because PI's hardly would go through the entire thing (personal experience). Google impactful emails for position inquiry or request to get an idea.
If you don't receive a response in a week, follow up every week by replying to the same email you sent (so the PI knows you are genuinely interested.)
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!