Episodes
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How accurate are the social, health, and political issues you see on TV shows and what kind of impact do they actually have in the real world?
Tune in for a discussion with Dr. Neal Baer, award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner of popular TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Under The Dome, and Designated Survivor.
Guest
◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD
References for Our Discussion
◼️ Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health Program at Harvard Medical School
◼️ Let's Talk About It: Neal Baer | Inside the Industry Interview
◼️ IMDB Page
◼️ Wikipedia Page
◼️ Interview with Neal Baer
◼️ The Impact of TV’s Health Content: A Case Study of ER Viewers
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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With a pen in one hand and a stethoscope in the other, this multi-hyphenate physician, author, award-winning show runner, and television writer and producer, has brought gripping narratives to life on hit TV shows like ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, A Gifted Man, Under The Dome, Designated Survivor, and Baking Impossible.
Tune in as we welcome Dr. Neal Baer to talk about how he champions medicine and public health through creative media.
Guest
◼️ Dr. Neal Baer, MD
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Did you know there’s a certification for data management as well as for consulting?
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we break down how two lesser known certifications can be beneficial for public health professionals, along with their eligibility requirements, details about the exam, and potential return on investment for your career.
References for the Discussion
◼️ CDMP® certification Levels and requirements
◼️ How to Become a Certified Management Consultant®
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 miss out on your chance to network, seek internships, and participate in extracurricular activities while in your undergraduate program.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, the hosts share their personal experiences and advice on leveraging university internships and learning opportunities, gaining practical skills like project management, and a secret about market competition and geographical location.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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Finding your way to a rewarding public health career can be tricky if you don’t know someone to help you navigate the field.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we respond to the most frequently asked questions from students in Bachelor of Public Health and in other health-related undergraduate programs.
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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The betting and gambling industry have been around for a while but in some ways, it feels like they are just getting started.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we explore the impacts of online gambling and sports betting, the role of governments, and explore whether public health has already lost the fight against gambling.
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
References for the Discussion◼️ The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling
◼️ Gambling is easier than ever. Report warns it's a global 'threat to public health.'
Podcast Production Notes
◼️ 1st audio clip at the beginning adapted from ‘Why is Gambling a Global Public Health Threat? | Vantage with Palki Sharma’
◼️ 2nd audio clip adapted from ‘Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada’
◼️ 3rd audio clip adapted from ‘Breaking down the evolution of sports betting’
◼️ 4th audio clip adapted from ‘Asian countries struggle to stamp out online gambling problem | DW News’
◼️ 5th audio clip adapted from ‘Gambling is a ‘public health issue’ in Australia’
Credits
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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We can all think of at least one person who has helped us move through key professional milestones.
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about the importance of giving back to the field of public health in your own way - whether through mentorship or volunteering.
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 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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