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Advancing Academics

Advancing Academics

MCH Public Health Academic Journey: From PhD to Legacy

Decorative image of story tellingThis project documents the unique paths of MCH leaders in academe. The hope of this project is to preserve these experiences and the wisdom from the field that each expert brings and also to inspire a new generation of MCH academics.

The interviews with each of these MCH academics provide real-life examples of Competency 9: Developing Others Through Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring.

Interview Question: Career Path

Thinking back over your career to date, can you share how you came to be the leader or co-leader of an MCH training grant (either a Center of Excellence or MCH Catalyst Center) in a School of Public Health?

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Start Here: Experiences Influence Trajectory

Continue Here: A Natural Progression

Dig Deeper: Unexpected Opportunities

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.