aspiring_drph

Oh wow! Amazing!!! Congratulations. Wishing you all the best. Go forth and do great things!!

Congratulations on your acceptance to BU!! Sending best wishes to everyone waiting to hear from JHU!

Yay congrats! Same here! Waiting for responses from my other applications before I make a decision..

Finally getting back to this forum, life has been busy. Happy New Year! Yeah, I also noticed how quiet this application cycle is compared to last year. Funding must be a factor especially with how tough the economy is. Also, administrative influence closing programs and roles is seriously affecting people in our field. I pray and hope all is resolved soon. It's sad to see how politics is setting the US back by many years considering the public health advancements achieved steadily by other administrations. On to a slightly more positive note, congratulations on getting your application in. I wish you all the best! Lucky you won’t have to interview for JHU! I got through all my applications on time just waiting to hear next steps. I applied to the following programs: - GWU -Tulane -Emory - SUNY Downstate -SUNY Albany -New York Medical College. The main issue for school selections is program fitness. Many of these programs run like PhD programs and I'm not interested in research methodology work. I do enough of that in my current role as a data analyst for NYDOH. I am interested in transitioning into leadership roles where I can direct and influence urban planning with a public health Lense and strengthen healthcare systems through physical infrastructure. My focus area is very niche, but I believe GWU and Tulane's program are a good fit for my case. The wait has commenced. Hopefully in a few weeks’ time we will share all our acceptances. Good luck everyone!

I am also considering adding Emory and Boston University to the list...

Hi I made one earlier, haven't gotten any responses yet... https://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/167842-drph-applications-for-2026/

Starting a thread for aspiring DrPH students to discuss applications, funding and career trajectory. Best wishes to the upcoming league of world changers! 😁 I will begin with a list of schools to which I am applying, along with my career interests. 1. Columbia University 2. New York University 3. City University of New York (PhD program) 4. State University of New York at Albany 5. State University of New York Downstate 6. New York Medical College 7. Tulane 8. George Washington University My passion lies in strengthening public health infrastructure and systems to enhance the built environment and support health and wellbeing. I'm interested in policy and management, with the prospect of starting or leading a public health organization focused on urban planning and development.

Hello everyone, I just got an email invite to interview for the GWU (online) DrPH program. I am excited and a little nervous. Is anyone willing to share how the interview went for them and how best to prepare? Also, for those who are/or have participated in the online version of the program. How was it?