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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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268: AI Is Changing Public Health. Are We Ready? with Eduardo Ruiz
Monday, 21 September, 2026
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Eduardo Ruiz, Chief Information Officer at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), about artificial intelligence and the future of public health.Eduardo discusses how public health can responsibly adopt AI, why human oversight and data governance matter, and how schools can prepare the next generation for an AI-enabled workforce. He also shares his unconventional journey from laboratory science to technology leadership and why technology should always remain centered on people.🚀 TPHM 4-Week Career Lab interest Form🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned🎯 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 Eduardo's background@3:20 What is human-centered AI?@6:42 How Eduardo became CIO at ASPPH@8:55 Technology as an enabler and equalizer@12:11 Public health's response to digital transformation@20:01 The need for AI frameworks in public health@26:34 Opportunities of AI in public health over the next five years@30:52 Safeguards and responsible AI use@33:25 Guiding principles for AI adoption in public health@39:02 Preparing students for an AI-enabled workforce@41:16 What public health means to Eduardo@44:06 Eduardo's early interest in science and shift to technology@45:49 The story behind Eduardo's career shift@50:12 Proud accomplishments as CIO@51:42 Data points that keep Eduardo awake at night@53:09 Advice for students pursuing public health careers@54:36 Advice for aspiring CIOs@56:07 Personal development and self-care@57:01 Recommended professional resources@58:02 Advice to younger self@59:42 Closing remarks and gratitudeSupport 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
