Episodes
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What does it mean to spot business opportunities or pursue entrepreneurship in public health?
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we share our journey into public health entrepreneurship and consulting, as well as what we learned from this experience.
References
◼️ DrCHHuntley
◼️ Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast
◼️ Public Health Entrepreneurs
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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In this episode, we explore the realities of building a career while balancing life’s unexpected challenges. We unpack the impact of external factors on professional ambitions, share strategies for achieving a healthy life-work balance, and remind listeners that, beyond career success, staying connected to all facets of life is essential for overall well-being.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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What’s the difference between a career and a job?
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore topics like what distinguishes a job from a career, building out a career that matches your uniqueness and ambitions, questions to ask yourself when taking those steps, and can your dream evolve over time?
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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What is your value to your team, department, division, company, or industry?
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about the importance of knowing the worth you bring to the table, how insufficient compensation can reveal other factors that leave you dissatisfied, and recognizing the elements that are important for you to thrive.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Don’t feel like you’re sufficiently prepared after going through a rigorous academic program at school? Well, learning and professional development doesn’t stop.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about certifications, credentials, courses, and continuing formal education.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Whether it's going above and beyond or doing the bare minimum at work, everyone has their reasons.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about effective ways you can use to stand out by listening, asking questions, understanding high value skills for the specific work environment, and exploring growth opportunities.
Hosts & Producers◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Don’t sleep on the significance of getting your first job post MPH!
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about just how big of a step this may prove to be. Along the way, we share key lessons learned such as not being too picky, spending time to understand competitive job markets based on geography, and how to identify an entry level job.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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What if public health had more access to data than was previously thought imaginable?
Dr. Serina Chang joins this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast to discuss how AI and novel data sources like cell phone mobility data can shed insights on human behaviour at scale, why health disparities exist, and the various ethical considerations that hang in the balance.
Guest
◼️ Serina Chang, PhD
Host
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Producer(s)
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Machine learning, natural language processing, rule-based systems, neural networks, deep learning…these are all terms used in the artificial intelligence space. But what does it all mean?
Dr. Serina Chang knows a thing or two about this AI stuff and joins the Public Health Insight Podcast for a deep dive into the basics of AI as well as some key concepts to lay the foundational knowledge required to apply computer science in a population health context.
Guest
◼️ Serina Chang, PhD
Host◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Producer(s)
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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What does a career look like exploring the intersection of AI, public health, and social science?
Look no further than Dr. Serina Chang, who is an incoming Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and she joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to talk about her research to develop AI methods to improve public health, understand human behavior, and guide data-driven policymaking.
Guest
◼️ Serina Chang, PhD
Host & Producer
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Physiotherapy is an integral part of pregnancy care, helping to prevent and manage postpartum conditions. In reality, it remains underutilized as there are barriers to access including lack of time, financial constraints, and lack of awareness.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, a Pelvic and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist joins to discuss how virtual services can increase accessibility as well as the benefits of culturally competent physiotherapy as a preventative and therapeutic tool for various health issues that may arise during pregnancy and postpartum.Guest
◼️ Surabhi Veitch
References
◼️ The Passionate Physio
Host(s)
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc
Producer(s)
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Misconceptions, cultural and religious norms, and insufficient training for healthcare professionals are a few of many reasons why women don’t always get the care they need in pregnancy, postpartum, and in perimenopause.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Surabhi Veitch about physiotherapy’s role in maternal and sexual health.
Guest
◼️ Surabhi Veitch
References
◼️ The Passionate Physio
Host(s)
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc
Producer(s)
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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There are many certifications out there for health professionals but is there one specific for public health? We discuss the Certified in Public Health (CPH) eligibility, exam preparation, difficulty level, and what it takes to maintain the certification on this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast.
References
◼️ NBPHE Strategic Plan
◼️ CPH Eligibility Requirements
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, CPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Like for other disciplines, should there be a standard credential to certify public health professionals working in the field? We discuss standardized testing, a rationale for a unified certification, and more on this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast.
References
◼️ NBPHE Strategic Plan
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, CPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada were first published in 2008 and recent efforts are underway to modernize and update them to align with the current context. But just how useful are they to public health professionals, policy and decision-makers, educators, researchers, and health-influencing organizations?
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
References
◼️ 2024 CORE COMPETENCIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN CANADA
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Are you getting the most out of your MPH degree?
After completing their MPH in 2019, the hosts of the Public Health Insight Podcast share 1 of their 9 key lessons they learned since graduating and it applies to aspiring professionals, current students, and graduates.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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There are many reasons why candidates mess up job opportunities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover a few of them, including:
◼️ The importance of remembering job descriptions and company details;
◼️ Mistakes made by both early career professionals and seasoned veterans;
◼️ The impact of poor preparation and generic cover letters;
◼️ The necessity of demonstrating knowledge about the organization;
◼️ Professionalism during virtual interviews, including appropriate settings and minimizing distractions;
◼️ Effective interview strategies, including clear communication and handling unexpected questions;
◼️ The significance of post-interview conduct.Tune in for practical tips to avoid jeopardizing your chances of landing a job.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Public health job titles and postings are not as standardized as they are in many other fields. Another issue is that many public health organizations use different terms to describe similar roles. So what happens when your search is no longer yielding results?
Fortunately, there are simple strategies for finding job opportunities in the public health field beyond the obvious ones. When you’re stuck, try generating specific and general job titles to search for with this formula which includes the prefix (topic) and suffix (functional duty).
Once you have your job search terms, using a Boolean search strategy can help you to combine different job titles and keywords to yield more specific results.
Find out more in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast.
References
◼️ LinkedIn Post: One way to find jobs when you're stuck...
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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There are many places to work in public health. It turns out that Public Health Units (PHUs) are home to a variety of public health professionals, including student placements and internships.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover:
◼️ an overview of the role and function of public health units
◼️ similarities and differences when compared to community health centres
◼️ challenges of the PHU structure
◼️ importance of program evaluation
◼️ required skills and competences
References
◼️ LinkedIn Post: List of organizations that hire public health professionals in Canada
◼️ List of Public Health Job Titles and Careers
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Community Health Centres (CHCs) are an important part of the larger system as they focus primarily on improving the health and well-being of underserved populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover:
◼️ the services that CHCs typically offer
◼️ the diverse range of roles including health promoters, nutritionists, social workers, and more
◼️ practical advice for professionals on how to make their international experience relevant to these roles in the Canadian job markets.
◼️ transferable core skills and competencies that fit the roles at a CHC
References
◼️ Jobs you can get as a public health professional in Community Health Centres (CHCs)
◼️60+ Organizations That Hire Public Health Professionals:Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MScProduction Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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