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Why UCLA?
The UCLA School of Public Health is one of the top schools in the country. Students receive state-of-the-art
public health training combined with practical, hands-on experience. The School's classrooms and laboratories
are under the same roof as UCLA's medical, dental, and nursing schools, and just
steps away from the University's world-renowned hospital, social and physical science facilities and the schools of engineering, law,
business, and public policy.
The School is also enriched by its location in Los Angeles, where a melting pot of cultures, industries, and urban
issues provide unparalleled opportunities for research, teaching and service. The School's Southern California
location also provide students and faculty with a unique opportunity to be involved with cutting edge health care
issues as many of the health system changes currently sweeping the country have origins in Southern California.
In addition to the School's impact on Los Angeles, greater California, and the U.S., the UCLA School of Public Health
also serves the global community. Faculty and students are actively engaged in research and consultation in some 70
countries throughout the world. The School is a lead institution in the World Health Organizations' Global Partnership
Initiatives for Health Development.
| I came to UCLA from Austin, TX. I had completed my undergraduate education at the University of Texas, and I knew I wanted to pursue a Masters of Public Health. At UCLA, I am completing a MPH in Community Health Sciences and an MA in Islamic Studies. I chose UCLA because it was a large research university with ample opportunities for graduate research, it was only one of a handful of schools with the dual degree program I was looking for, and there seemed to be some good funding opportunities. After completing my first year, I definitely feel as though I made the right choice. I feel lucky to be surrounded by such talented people with diverse interests and backgrounds. I am constantly learning new things from the faculty and my own peers. I really made an effort to have a great relationship with my advisor, and I feel like that has really helped shape my experience at UCLA. I have enjoyed a diverse array of coursework, and I really used my first year to narrow down my interests. UCLA School of Public Health gives you the advantage of allowing you to tailoring your experience to your academic needs. In addition, I think that there are great opportunities to be involved with the UCLA campus as much or as little as an individual wants. My advice to new students would be to not be afraid to approach faculty and staff as I think it is very important to establish good relationships early on since they are there to help, guide, and direct.
--Goleen Samari, CHS – 2nd Year MPH, PHSA Co-President
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| Graduate school should be a place to stretch your mind. By attending UCLA School of Public Health, I am positive that this is happening. The MPH Program is not only helping me develop the necessary skills to become a public health professional, but is also aiding in my development of interpersonal and leadership skills. Through my relationships with renowned faculty and the constant interaction with peers and staff I am confident that the skills that I cultivate here will be fundamental as I explore more effective ways to engage with problems in the world. I want to play a role in this important field, and know that UCLA is pushing me and other future public health professionals to effectively address health problems. As an outcome of these efforts, communities will be more empowered to take the initiative in creating healthier environments for themselves and subsequent generations.
--Julia Caldwell, CHS – 2nd Year MPH, PHSA Co-President
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For more information, read about:
OUR FACULTY and their groundbreaking
research in arenas across public health.
OUR STUDENTS and how they are having an impact on
the health of communities around the world.
OUR ALUMNI and what they are doing to help shape policy and save the lives
of millions.
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