Public Health News
USF and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond
A commitment to building partnerships is part of the USF College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
MPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPH’s community nutrition concentration
Lindsay Thompson didn’t plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she’s found a new passion and a fresh start.
June 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life
From public health to patient care: How I landed a job as a medical scribe in a busy cardiology practice
USF health sciences student Ivan Alexis Martinez Diez-Muro shares how his experiences—from volunteering and shadowing to working as a full-time medical scribe—fueled his passion for cardiology. Inspired by his public health education, he’s now preparing for medical school with the goal of becoming an interventional cardiologist.
June 20, 2025Student Life