We sat down with doctoral candidate Patrick Kelly to discuss the needs of marginalized Americans who seek care on the periphery of our formal health care system.
Students
Empowering the Next Generation of Health Data Scientists
Brown University’s NextGen Scholars Program is breaking barriers and paving the way for diversity and innovation in data science.
Learn by Doing: Reducing Social Isolation
MPH student Kristen Smith is working to create tools and resources that lower the burden of loneliness for homebound older adults.
Expanding Equity
Growth in Master’s scholarships reflects the School of Public Health’s commitment to changing the face of public health and data science.
Learn by Doing: Food Justice Pioneer
No obstacle is a match for MPH student Kerri Connolly. As deputy director of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute, she works tirelessly to improve food access for families. As a Brown MPH student, she works to acquire the skills she’ll need to achieve her food-system busting goals.
Course Highlight: Online MPH
“The online program allows professional students, who can’t necessarily move to Providence, to join the online MPH from different parts of the world,” said Jennifer Nazareno Ph.D. interim associate dean for academic affairs and innovation, Brown University School of Professional Studies. “It’s wonderful to have healthcare professionals like nurses, physicians, CNAs, dieticians, and community healthcare […]
Unmasked: Autism Openness and Its Impact on Self-Advocacy in Daily Life
Unmasked addresses the public health value of greater openness and self-advocacy regarding autism
Serving the local community
SPH students served the hardest hit parts of the city.
Learning global health during a global health emergency
These practical projects provide invaluable hands-on experience
Opening Doors to Equity in Leadership
The Health Equity Scholars program will train leaders in public health who can make a substantial difference in reducing health disparities and addressing systemic racism.