Careers in Public Health Panel – Fall 2025
VCU students are invited to a panel discussion with public health leaders to learn about education, career and networking opportunities on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods and almost 3.8 million residents, new VCU study finds
By Olivia Trani Rural communities are particularly hard-hit, and the research could point to workforce initiatives. Nearly half of Virginia’s neighborhoods don’t have enough nearby primary care physicians for their residents, with rural communities being hit hardest by workforce shortages, according to a new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. Using anonymized health […]
Careers in Public Health: A Virtual Alumni Panel Discussion
VCU School of Public Health and the VCU Alumni DMV Chapter are excited to host an inspiring conversation about careers in public health.
Alumni return to inspire: sharing pathways to success with future biostatisticians
This October, VCU Biostatistics alumni returned to campus, not only to share their career journeys but to give back to current students by offering real-world insights and advice on building fulfilling careers. The panel, featuring Wendy B. London, Ph.D., Anthony Segreti, Ph.D., Donald Stablein, Ph.D., and Jim Esinhart, Ph.D., served as a rich resource for […]
Leading change in public health: SOPH alum honored for global research
Jordyn Wallenborn, Ph.D., M.P.H., didn’t enter public health seeking awards. So it was a surprise and a tremendous honor when she was named to VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 list this fall. “Working in public health, you don’t do it for the recognition. But it’s nice to know the work has meaning,” Wallenborn said. She […]
Focusing on the ‘why’ leads to an award-winning thesis
Maddy Theal graduated from the School of Public Health in May 2024 with a Master of Public Health and a concentration in Epidemiology. Theal received the 2023-2024 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award in the Life Sciences category for her thesis titled “Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment among the Aging Population.” Her advisor was Chrisa Arcan, Ph.D., […]
