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Public Health CareersAuthor: Omari Richins, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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the new 1% public health student
Monday, 20 July, 2026
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the evolving landscape of public health education and the characteristics that distinguish the new generation of public health students. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in career preparation, the need for practical skills, and the value of networking and building relationships. Omari outlines 15 key strategies that can help students stand out in the competitive job market, including building a professional online presence, engaging in informational interviews, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and staying curious about emerging trends in public health. 🎯 Our New Career Services Storefront✍🏾 TPHM Needs Survey💡 1-on-1 mentorship & services🧠 Join our public health community👕 Check out our apparel🔗 Connect on LinkedIn💬 Suggest a TopicChapters:@0:00 Introduction and overview of the new public health student mindset@2:18 The importance of intentional skill development@4:20 Building your professional presence early@5:08 The power of informational interviews@6:19 Applying classroom concepts to real projects@7:18 Communicating beyond public health@9:14 Using AI sparingly and strategically@11:39 Developing practical, hireable skills@11:58 Exploring diverse public health careers@13:23 Building relationships instead of going solo@14:16 Taking initiative before feeling ready@16:09 Grades versus real-world experience@17:04 Documenting wins and achievements@19:00 Communicating impact with confidence@20:37 Staying curious about the future of public health@21:06 The power of consistency and small actions@21:35 Starting before you're fully ready@22:24 Final thoughts and encouragementSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store
