Doctor of Public Health in Leadership

University of Illinois Chicago

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The DrPH offered by the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago is tailored to mid-career public health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and practice of public health. With the flexibility to learn online from anywhere around the world, students in the DrPH Program in Leadership will join a stimulating community of peers and renowned faculty en route to an outstanding educational experience. Those who earn the DrPH from UIC will possess the skills to lead practice-based research, influence public health policy, effect change in health systems and institutions, and assume key roles in the public health community at local, national and international levels. Careers People who maintain a DrPH degree typically pursue high level professional positions in public health practice. The degree prepares students to apply advanced public health concepts and analytical skills to problem solving at the leadership level. Example employment positions of students in the DrPH program include the following: City Health Commissioner for a mid-sized state health departmentPublic Health Advisors for a federal health agencyChief Medical Officer for a large county health department

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