liz2019drph

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

Got accepted into DrPH at Johns Hopkins! Good luck to everyone!

As a faculty member, this week has been overwhelming and chaotic for us all. Given how scared and uncertain students (and faculty) have felt this week, having recently learned of the existence of GradCafe it occurred to me that hearing from a faculty member might be helpful to some of you and so I planned to start a post expressing my support. However, upon seeing this thread, I wanted to address the initial poster's concern first and then share my thoughts (albeit - I am just one perspective).
My university, like so many, has moved to online-only instruction until mid-April, at minimum. I teach a graduate cognitive assessment class. Even if it were possible to teach test administration online (which I doubt anyone could do well - I certainly cannot), my students have to share some test kits with each other plus given the interactive nature of cognitive testing, it would be impossible for my students to administer a test battery and not touch objects that the testee also touches. #WAISIVCOVID19Outbreak is not the hashtag I want to follow my students or I, because we have an obligation to, above all else, do no harm. The skills-based aspect of my course will be on hold until we can resume in-person instruction. That means I, and my students, will need to be flexible regarding making up the missed classes, but I am willing to give up part of my summer to make sure my students are prepared in the way they need to be.
Let's hope that we're out of the woods by August! That said, as current students, prospective students, and students who will be entering a program in Fall 2020 - it is not your job to worry about how the COVID-19 crisis will affect your education. I understand may of you will worry, and that's okay - but your professors are and will do everything they can to make sure your education continues as planned.
All that said, I hope everyone is okay. For those of you who had to leave campus abruptly, I am sorry. For those of you who had spring-break plans cancelled, I am sorry. For anyone who is scared - you are not alone. For anyone who is angry about this disruption - you are not alone. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a student or future student right now. Most (I want to believe all of ) your professors are doing the best they can. I realize that may not feel like enough, but it's the best we can do right now. Please take care of yourselves and if you are feeling anxious about the fall, do reach out to current faculty or POIs. We're here.
 
 

Hi @PublicHealth2020grad! I got mine Monday morning here/Sunday evening ET. I would like to say that they did a great job in terms of matching with supervisors. I am thrilled to meet them. 
Regarding your question, I would agree that the distinction is blurring more and more but for me, I have a firm resolve that I wanted to get a DrPH over a PhD since I wanted to work on the translation side. While I did consider applying for a PhD program with a related concentration, I am convinced that Implementation Science jives better with a DrPH over a PhD. When I was doing my MPH in Sydney, I got an opportunity to continue to a PhD but I opted to defer because I believe that there is a bigger need for people who would translate the evidence at the grassroots... People with balanced research technical and managerial/leadership skills... Hence DrPH was a more logical and strategic option for me. Another important consideration is the potential for network expansion. Post-grad is not only about studying but rather it is more about creating professional networks. I believe this is where a good school, like JHSPH, would have a big advantage. Lastly, the opportunity cost of doing a full-time program versus a part-time program is also an important consideration. There is value in forwarding both your academic and professional careers at the same time especially in public health but admittedly, it could come with a heavy price in terms of work load and finances (especially for those coming in a developing country setting). At the end of the day, it's what you wanted to do out of the degree. A degree is not the end goal but rather a mean to an end.

Hello! I'm new and just wanted to post and join the conversation.
I applied to the Hopkins DrPH and Bloomberg Fellowship. Very eager to hear about this one as it is my top choice and is very specifically tailored to my work. I haven't heard anything on this yet. Like everyone the waiting is dominating my thoughts despite my attempts to meditate, remember I can't control it, etc. It's not working :). Glad I'm not alone at least.
Also applied to the UNC DrPH and am a finalist. I had an interview and honestly don't feel it went very well. It was more like a standard job interview than I expected. The lag on Skype causes jokes and body language to get lost in communication. Hopefully they see it differently and felt it was good.  It's a great program and I may choose UNC based on the executive model with a cohort. I like that Hopkins is self paced but I can see a lot of benefits in the lockstep cohort model.
I also applied to UIC. No word from them.
It would be great to hear back from Hopkins this week but I'm betting on next week like the past years.
Does anyone know when UNC decisions come out?
Good luck can to everyone!

I just received notice that I was accepted to Georgia State University's DrPH program! This is my first acceptance so I'm feeling a huge sense of relief and excitement. Now to start figuring out how to actually balance working full-time and getting a doctorate part-time while raising a family ? 

I think those waiting to hear back from JHSPH DrPH program, it will probably be in "early March." That is what the website stated: "Communication of offers: Early March." I am trying to keep my anxiety levels down until March 2nd LOL. I never heard back regarding having an interview so I hope that isn't a bad thing ?. I was told interviews are offered on an ad hoc basis but that isn't an indication of anything. I read through the Fall 2018 and Fall 2019 thread and it looks like decisions were sent the second week of March. 
Good luck everyone!

So I just had my interview with GW HPM. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet, nor did I get a good sense of how they feel about me. But I wanted to report back that they plan to wrap up interviews early next week and send out decisions within the first two weeks of March. They will select 20 doctoral students across all departments, with 6 of those students in the HPM department.  

Just got an interview request from GW HPM.  I am beyond excited! 

Yup that's the one!

I learned that I was accepted to the DrPH programs at UC Berkeley and Tulane SPHTM this week and was asked to interview with Colorado SPH.  Still anxiously awaiting for any information from GW and BU! 

I also applied to JHSPH DrPH program in health policy and management program. I called the school a few weeks ago and they stated that decisions will be sent out early March because the review process for the DrPH is extensive. You are first reviewed by the department you applied to then school-wide. Brenda Hendrick explained that the review process is two tier. She also mentioned getting an interview or not getting an interview does not mean you would not get in but she did not explain who gets interviews and who doesn't. I have been checking my application status everyday like a mad person because I only applied to one school and one program. ?
Best of luck to everyone!

@liz2019drph Nothing yet from JHU. Yeah, I assume the PhD program requires interviews because of funding and the need to ensure the right faculty/departmental fit with the limited funds/slots they have.  Whereas DrPH applicants are part-time and usually fund the degree externally. For us, they want competitive DrPH applicants period (without the emphasis on faculty/departmental fit). I assume they can determine this (most of the time) just by reviewing the apps.  But during the webinar, they said that interviews for DrPH applicants are conducted on an ad hoc basis.  Quite a few folks from last year were accepted without an interview. 
@RubyTue I understand. Part of me would love to attend a program full-time and in-person, but the struggle of being a broke student is still fresh for me. But if it's your dream, go for it!  While money is nice to have, it isn't everything. Plus, it sounds like they have a cool project lined up for you that would make the experience that much more worthwhile.