Public Health Insight

What happens in one part of the world will undoubtedly impact somewhere else. Global health governance and diplomacy are essential in ensuring health is considered in foreign national security, trade policies, and geopolitical relationships. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan, Manager of Partnerships and Governance at the WHO TDR, joins to discuss: ◼️ The best...

Many people spend only a brief moment skimming job postings but this is most likely doing you more harm than you realize. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we tell you why you need to spend more time analyzing public health job postings in detail and how to do it effectively. Specifically, we cover: ◼️ The purpose of a job posting; ◼️ The components of traditional job postings...

Once upon a time the boundaries between work and home may have been fairly clear. These days, maintaining a work-life balance is no simple task as work is more likely to invade your personal life. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about the importance of mastering the balancing act, how we know when there is an imbalance, and steps we take to achieve more harmony betwee...

What if there was a way to get world-class public health and global health education from top universities and organizations around the world for free? Would you believe or would you think it was a scam? The reality is that there are a myriad of online learning platforms that provide an avenue for you to expand your knowledge in a field or to learn something new. In this episode, we share 3 high-q...

Project management is increasingly being demanded for public health and global health positions. In previous episodes, we’ve talked about some of the reasons for that but in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we will share how you can level up for your next job by covering: ◼️ Why you should get certified; ◼️ Two popular project management certifications offered by the Project Mana...

“Epidemiologists are the eyes and ears of public health…the folks that help let the world know what’s going on and where we’re going. It can be an intense field. It’s a really fun and rewarding field. I have never in one day of my life regretted being an epidemiologist and with the constant supply of health problems, you will never be bored as an epidemiologist.” In this episode of the Public Heal...

There is currently a shortage of epidemiologists in the U.S., and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for epidemiologists is projected to increase by 30% through 2030 - but why is that the case and what does this mean?  In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Annette Regan, Assistant Professor and Faculty Lead for the MPH Program at the University of San...

Starting a new job can be both exciting and terrifying. On the one hand, you can’t wait to apply your knowledge and skills to have a positive impact in your new work environment. On the other hand, you’re wondering if you have what it takes to succeed in this new position and why you were chosen amongst the other qualified candidates.  In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we try t...

In the words of Adam Grant, "Impostor syndrome is a paradox. Others believe in you. You don't believe in yourself. Yet you believe yourself instead of them. If you doubt yourself, shouldn't you also doubt your judgment of yourself? When multiple people believe in you, it might be time to believe them."  In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we chat about: ◼️ Our...

The Global Health: Annual Review (GHAR) is an open-access peer-reviewed journal from the Global Health Office at McMaster University. GHAR serves as a platform to share insights and research written by global health students and researchers from around the world. The journal covers topics in public health, environmental health, child and maternal health, globalization, health equity and much more....

Meeting management is the process of organizing a meeting and facilitating it in such a way that desired results are achieved. While this sounds like common knowledge, the reality is that many meetings can still feel like a waste of time, with no clear purpose or sense of direction.  In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we discuss what to do before the meeting, during the meeting,...

Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” While this may not be entirely true in some cases, finding the right career for you can be quite fulfilling and gives you a sense of purpose in both your personal and professional life. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Sujani Sivanantharajah, Founder of PH Spot, remains with us to s...

While entrepreneurship in public health has come a long way, there is still more room for innovation and growth. Despite these vast opportunities to add value to the field, many people remain reluctant to venture into the world of public health entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Sujani Sivanantharajah, Founder of PH SPOT, joins us to talk about: ◼️ Her journey...

Stakeholder engagement is a very important process used in public health and global health to proactively ensure the needs and desires of those who have a stake in a project, program or intervention are taken into consideration. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we will touch on the art and science of stakeholder engagement and some tools we can use in practice. We will cover:...

Dr. Michael J. Strong is the President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), an organization pursuing equitable health outcomes for Canadians powered by excellence in research. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Strong sits down with us to chat about: ◼️ Demystifying scientists; ◼️ Important traits for leadership in health research; ◼️ Shifting health researc...

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada's federal funding agency for health research, collaborating with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michael Strong about: ◼️ How he became President of the Canadian In...

Project management is increasingly being demanded for public health and global health positions, but why is that the case? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we will go over all the reasons why a working knowledge of project management methodologies can help you become a better practitioner in the field. We will cover: ◼️ What are projects and what is project management? ◼️ The...

We often hear the term “community of practice” in public health and global health, but what are they and how do they work? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Gordon sits down with Leshawn Benedict, a Community Manager for a Global Health Community of Practice, to pick his brain about:  ◼️ The purpose of communities of practices; ◼️ Traits of an effective community of practice ◼️...

It might seem like there are endless job opportunities to make an impact in public health, but one of the core pillars of a strong workforce in the field are its Health Promoters. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Leshawn interviews Gordon Thane, 2021 recipient of the Lori Chow Memorial Award from Health Promotion Ontario, to find out about:  ◼️ The field of health promotion; ◼...

You’re coming to the end of your graduate degree in your public health or global health program, you’ve already secured a practicum that you’re really excited about, and now you might be considering whether to rest on your laurels. The reality is that this is only the beginning of your journey and in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we will share 3 things you absolutely should do...

What should you do when you finally start to get interviews from your stellar job applications, but you aren’t receiving any job offers? In this episode, we’ll be talking about: ◼️ The main reasons you’re not getting any job offers,  ◼️ How to answer some interview questions ◼️ The importance of confidence in your interview performance ◼️ How to select the most appropriate references, and ◼️ What...

Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic in the United States and Canada, a Biology professor, a single-mom, and an undercover FBI agent find themselves at the crossroads of the Opioid crisis as Big Pharma brings a new product to the market and drug trafficking runs rampant. This story is depicted in the fictional film, Crisis (2021), and in this episode, we will use the movie as a scaffold...

After reaching the two-year anniversary since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, we are once again left with more questions than answers about what the future might look like. But, in order to look at the future, we must first examine the past and the present. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Lisa Doggett, Senior Medical Di...

Tired of sending out countless job applications and haven't received any interviews? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about some of the main reasons job applicants don't get any interviews and an exciting upcoming event featuring a career coach who will share some insider information on what employers are actually looking for in your resume cover letter and j...

There is an infectious disease affecting people all around the world and was responsible for more than 1 million deaths globally in 2020. If you had to guess, maybe you would think it was COVID-19. Think again, because it's a disease that was first discovered in the 1800s, called Tuberculosis (TB). In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we’ll be speaking with two guests from St...