Discover public health at open house Nov. 13

Ali Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, will welcome prospective students.

Explore exciting career opportunities in public health at an open house at the UNMC College of Public Health on Friday, Nov. 13.

The open house will be from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Maurer Center for Public Health, 519 S. 40th Plaza Circle.

This one-day event provides prospective students with a basic understanding of the field of public health and how the college trains professionals to tackle health problems from neighborhoods to global populations in a multidisciplinary approach that promotes healthy communities, eliminates disparities and ensures clean environments.

The open house is for prospective students, pre-health advisors and career counselors who want a greater understanding of the field of public health and all the opportunities for education and research in the College of Public Health.

Ali Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, will welcome prospective students with a brief overview of the field of public health. He will be followed by a panel of faculty members who will discuss various public health careers.

After an in-depth review of the admissions process, the certificate, master’s and doctoral programs offered at UNMC will be outlined. A panel discussion will follow on practice and research opportunities for students. The event will conclude with a discussion with faculty members on the different public health disciplines.

To register and review a full schedule, click here.