Public Health
If you have a broad range of health-related interests and a passion for making a difference, the public health major at Meredith will be a good fit for you. This interdisciplinary program offers a strong liberal arts education combined with the opportunity to gain specific skills in a rapidly growing field.
At Meredith, Rana Oueijan, ’19, pursued a focused academic path and enjoyed a variety of powerful hands-on learning experiences. Next up: the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at Campbell University.
Victoria (Tori) Edwards, ’18, has accepted challenges inside and outside the classroom, while discovering a passion for quality healthcare and her desire for advocacy.
At Meredith, Katie Murphy, ’18, came to see how her sense of responsibility is a strength, and the support she received in and out of the classroom empowered her to succeed in her goal to attend medical school.
Public Health Videos
Strong Story | Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio
With support from her research adviser, Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio, ’22, discovered a passion for studying the reproductive system and maternity. She hopes to encourage other Latina women to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.
Why is it so difficult to eradicate some diseases?
Public Health Program Coordinator Carolina Perez-Heydrich explains what makes some diseases so difficult to eradicate.
Contact Information
Carolina Perez-Heydrich
Public Health Program Coordinator
149 Science/Mathematics
(919) 760-8020
cperezheydrich@meredith.edu
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