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Considering a Health Science Major? Here's What You Need to Know! A health science major provides a broad understanding of health and disease, preparing students for diverse healthcare careers or graduate studies. It's ideal for those passionate about improving health and well-being, with a focus on prevention, treatment, and community health. Here are some key points: 🔸 Interdisciplinary Approach: Health science combines natural, behavioral, and social sciences, developing well-rounded individuals with strong critical thinking skills. 🔸 Focus on Practical Skills: Beyond the classroom, gain hands-on experience through internships, research projects, and work placements in healthcare settings. 🔸 Diverse Career Paths: Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, research labs, community organizations, and even government agencies. 🔸 Perfect for: Analytical, self-motivated students with strong leadership potential and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Is a Health Science major the right fit for you? Learn more in the article: https://lnkd.in/gyAah53c. #HealthScience #CollegeMajor #HealthcareCareers #StudentLife #JuvenisMaxime

It was an impactful session today with Sunny Ibeneme, a Digital Health Expert at UNICEF, during the onboarding of the Healthcare Analytics Program with Zion Tech Hub! Dr. Ibeneme shared invaluable insights on how digital health is crucial to achieving equitable healthcare for all—and how each of us can play a vital role in this transformation. Here are some actionable points I took from the session: 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡: Determine the area of digital health you are interested in and align your career goals accordingly. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥: Seek out volunteering opportunities, internships, or fellowships to get hands-on experience. Every step counts! 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤! 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤!! 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤!!! Knowing the right people will lead you to the right opportunities, so keep expanding your circle. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you. Learn from their experiences to accelerate your growth. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Don’t shy away from putting yourself out there. Ask questions at events, present your work, write, and use social media to showcase your journey. Above all, keep building and stay consistent—as Dr. Ibeneme emphasized, the journey will pay off in time! The onboarding session continues tomorrow with Yogendra Kanchapu EHR Specialist at PACS.𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭!! #digitalhealth #healthcareanalytics

Missed last week’s #careerdevelopment webinar? Don’t stress! We’re recapping the top insights from our panellists on navigating a successful #PublicHealth career and how to break into the #GlobalHealth field no matter where you’re starting from. 🚦Don’t count yourself out! Whether your background is in #clinicalcare, science, or the humanities, the paths to a global and public health career are as diverse as the field itself! Our panel of experts proved this, with backgrounds spanning a huge variety of skills from biomedical engineering, economics, and beyond. Every skill set brings value to building healthier communities worldwide!  👥 Network, network, network! The connections you build through networking might be what opens the door to your next role in global health! But it’s not just about landing a job — learning from the expertise and career journeys of others — much like those of our panellists — can help you discover and refine your own passions within the field. Every conversation is a chance to grow and get closer to your goals! 🧭 Explore different entry points! A Master's degree or internship isn’t the only way to kickstart your #PublicHealth career! 🌟 You can gain valuable experience by volunteering with NGOs, nonprofits, or local health organisations. Plus, attending health-related conferences and events (like this webinar!) is a great way to build your knowledge and make connections. Looking to kickstart your #publichealth or #globalhealth career, including tips on how to network organically? Check out Alanda Health’s online course: “Thrive. How to Build a Meaningful Career in Global and Public Health” for a step-by-step process to get you there.

Hey LinkedIn Family! I just kicked off an exciting internship program this month, and the first lecture has set the bar high! The topic was "Reimagining Global Health Advocacy: Building Strong Advocates and Developments," and it was an eye-opener. I wanted to share some key takeaways with you all because this topic really opened my eyes to some critical and pressing issues that I hadn't fully considered before. We discussed the stark disparity between the Global North (high-income countries) and the Global South (low-income countries) in the realm of global health. Here are some points that really struck me: 1. Funding and Research Gaps: One key point that struck me was how the Global North often calls the shots when it comes to funding health initiatives for low-income countries. They not only provide the funds but also often control the research agendas. However, the irony is that these research institutes meant to address these health problems are often located miles, or even continents, away from the affected areas. This means the very people who need these solutions the most are not directly involved in the research process. 2. Misplaced Conferences: Another surprising fact was how conferences focusing on addressing health challenges in low-income countries are frequently hosted in high-income countries. Wouldn't it make more sense to hold these discussions where the issues are most prevalent? It feels like a missed opportunity for direct engagement and understanding. 3. Under representation in Decision Making: Lastly, there's a clear underrepresentation of health professionals from low-income countries in international organizations and decision-making tables. It’s baffling that those who experience these health challenges firsthand; those people who truly understand the ground realities, often don't have a seat at the table where crucial health decisions are made. As such they aren’t given a bigger voice in the solutions. These points and more really shed light on the deep-rooted inequities in global health, showing how much work we still have to do to create a more balanced and fair system. The fact that I hadn’t thought much about this disparity before the lecture speaks volumes about how much more there is to learn. This first lecture was an eye-opener, and it has set the tone for what I hope will be an incredibly enlightening internship. I'm excited to learn more and make the most of every opportunity this program provides. Looking forward to sharing more insights with you all as I continue this journey! #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #InternshipExperience #LearningJourney #HealthAdvocacy

Great to visit Google yesterday to learn more about YouTube Health, as part of the NHS Summer Transformation Internship. Thank you Dr. Vishaal Virani, MBBS, for having us, and James Biggin-Lamming for setting this up! A few key takeaways - ℹ Access to information is a determinant of health 👉 People are spending a lot of time on YouTube 📐 YouTube uses a 'health shelf' (top banner of three videos) to promote content from trusted and credible sources The visit was also a reminder of how challenging it is for big tech to play in healthcare. Healthcare is fragmented, highly regulated, less agile, and less profitable than other sectors. For the NHS specifically - the gap in workforce digital skills makes it hard to adopt new products and practices. But the opportunity and potential is so great! 🚀

📜 Our Story 📜 In 2010, we started with a vision: to provide aspiring medical professionals with real-world research opportunities. Today, we've expanded our reach globally, helping students gain invaluable skills from the comfort of their homes. 🌐🧑⚕️ Discover how you can be part of this transformative journey. 🔬💪 #ResearchFromHome #GlobalHealthLeaders #InternshipLegacy"

The Healthcare Workforce Report published by Reach Out and the collaboration of public health departments, universities and other organizations (the Inland Health Professions Consortium) illustrated some key points that will have broad impacts on healthcare in the Inland Empire. For one thing--and this is good news on many levels--the career opportunities for those with undergraduate and graduate degrees are expanded significantly. The challenge now is to ensure we have people to take those positions, and that means investing in pathways and internships that move students from high school into the career fields that will have the most impacts on our region in the public health arena. #HealthcareWorkforce #PublicHealth #InlandEmpire

Hustling 8/25 💬 Are You Wasting a Medical Seat? 🤔 🔎One of the most common questions faced by doctors choosing an unconventional path after medical school. Many healthcare enthusiasts want to explore alternative careers but remain unsure about the shift. 🎯MedHustlr is a YouTube channel and community dedicated to providing insights into non-traditional careers in healthcare. Is it a waste? Medicine is time-intensive, and transitioning to non-clinical roles may lead to anxiety due to peer pressure. However, working in the healthcare sector beyond clinical roles allows you to make a broader impact and leverage your education to benefit society. Final message to Hustlers: Conduct thorough research, list your priorities, and pursue internships in non-clinical sectors to assess if the path suits your long-term goals. 🎯Tip: Subscribe to MedHustlr for insights, experiences, and success stories from professionals who have made the transition and are excelling in their new careers. Join us in Hustling 25 by 1) Liking our Posts 2) Follow #medhustlr and #hustling25 #medhustlr #alternativecareeraftermbbs #healthcare

Digital transformation has revolutionised the world and the way we provide services, including healthcare services. With the rise of digital health, you no longer need to leave the comfort of your home to receive medical advice. But how do we protect people from unreliable medical information that can be dangerous? Well, YouTube Health knows how. It was great to meet Dr. Vishaal Virani, MBBS and to hear how YouTube Health supports medical doctors in their digital health endeavors, and ensures that we get credible and evidence-based medical information. #NHS #MBA #YouTubeHealth

Calling all aspiring healthtech enthusiasts at the University of Sydney. 🚀 Digital Health Internships Summer 2024/2025 are now open for applications. Dive into a (paid!) 12-week program tackling real industry challenges - there are 9 to choose from - including with Women's Health Road. Work two days a week from December 2nd, 2024, to March 3rd, 2025. We look forward to hosting our third Digital Health CRC - University of Sydney intern and progressing our research/roadmap of a seamless, interoperable, multidisciplinary based, hybrid care, national pathway for women with abnormal uterine 🩸 bleeding. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding affects a quarter of reproductive aged women. Two thirds of them are iron deficient. Half of them are yet to see a health care professional! This is a massive public health issue and opportunity to use digital technology, to enhance quality of life for women. Applications are live until October 22nd, 2024. Don't miss out on this chance to make an impact. Apply now and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh7Ypbf4 #HealthTech #InternshipOpportunity #UniversityofSydney #DigitalHealth #IndustryExperience Anna Janssen Melanie Haines (aka Dr Mel) Sparked AU Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG Heidi Health MediRecords Ged Kearney Australian Digital Health Agency Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) Macquarie University Hospital Hologic, Inc. GE HealthCare Bayer Bleed Better Research Australia Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine Franklin Women Women's Agenda