Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I: Introduction to Public Health -- Chapter 1: What Is Public Health? -- History of Public Health -- The Role of Public Health Today -- Chapter 2: Education in Public Health -- Bachelor's Degrees in Public Health -- Master's Degrees in Public Health -- Doctorates in Public Health -- Combined Degree Programs -- Other Master's Degrees -- Engineering Degrees -- Certifications and Other Training -- Finding a School of Public Health -- Chapter 3: Finding Jobs in Public Health -- Traditional Pathways -- Getting in the Back Door -- Combining Public Health With Another Career -- Professional Associations -- Federal Government Agencies -- State and Local Agencies -- Share 101+ Careers in Public Health, Second Edition -- Part II: Public Health Careers -- Chapter 4: Infectious Disease -- Epidemiologist -- Medical Officer -- Public Health Nurse -- Public Health Veterinarian -- Public Health Advisor -- Vaccine Researcher -- Disease Ecologist -- Infection Preventionist -- Chapter 5: Chronic Disease and Cancer -- Health Educator -- Health Promotion Program Coordinator -- Medical Epidemiologist/Chronic Disease -- Public Health Dentist -- Tobacco Quitline Coach -- Behavioral Scientist -- Study Coordinator -- Chapter 6: Public Safety -- Injury Prevention Specialist -- Director of Emergency Medical Services -- Specialist in Poison Information -- Forensic Pathologist -- Chapter 7: Maternal and Child Health -- Administrator, Family Health Services -- Home Visit Nurse -- Community Health Worker -- WIC Nutritionist -- Chapter 8: Aging -- "Age-in-Place" Program Coordinator -- Dementia Services Coordinator -- Researcher in Aging and Public Health -- Director, Area Agency on Aging -- Chapter 9: Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety -- Pharmacist -- Medical Officer/Drug Evaluation and Safety.

Biostatistician -- Director, State Board of Pharmacy -- Regulatory Affairs Specialist -- Chapter 10: Environmental Health and Water Safety -- Toxicologist -- Poisoning Prevention Coordinator -- Environmental Engineer -- Hazardous Waste Inspector -- Hydrologist -- Environmental Health Nurse -- Community Activist -- Health Physicist -- Chapter 11: Occupational Health and Safety -- Occupational Medicine Physician -- Employee Health Nurse -- Industrial Hygienist -- Corporate Medical Director -- Chapter 12: Food Safety and Nutrition -- Nutrition Consultant -- Food Service Sanitarian -- Food Inspector/Department of Agriculture -- Consumer Safety Officer/FDA -- Food Scientist -- Chapter 13: Disaster Preparedness and Response -- Emergency Preparedness Specialist -- Disaster Preparedness Researcher -- Biodefense Researcher -- Chapter 14: Health Communication -- Journalist -- Communications Director -- Social Marketer -- Medical Writer -- Chapter 15: Education -- Health Teacher -- Continuing Education Coordinator -- Professor, School of Public Health -- Dean, School of Public Health -- Chapter 16: Health Disparities, Vulnerable Groups, and At-Risk Populations -- Director, Office of Minority Health -- Patient Navigator -- Correctional Medicine Physician -- Disease Prevention Activist -- Chapter 17: Mental Health -- Mental Health Researcher -- Public Health Social Worker -- Coordinator, Behavioral Health Program -- Chapter 18: Public Health Law, Regulations, and Policies -- Advocacy Director -- Policy Analyst -- Health Legislative Assistant -- Health Economist -- Public Health Lawyer -- Administrative Law Judge -- Consumer Advocate -- Public Health Lobbyist -- Chapter 19: Evaluation, Safety, and Quality -- Program Evaluator -- Quality Improvement Specialist -- Outcomes Researcher -- Informatics Specialist -- Patient Safety Specialist -- Health Facility Surveyor.

Chapter 20: Nonprofit Organizations -- Grant Writer -- Development Director -- Program Officer -- Volunteer Coordinator -- Director of a Professional Association -- Chapter 21: Public Health Administration and Leadership -- Health Commissioner -- Public Health Laboratory Director -- Medical Director -- Federal Agency Director -- Surgeon General of the United States -- Chapter 22: Global Health -- Online Overview: Global Health Websites -- Is This Really the Career for Me? -- Why Pursue Specific Training in Global Health? -- Education and Areas of Study -- Finding Your First Job -- Job Listings Online -- Physician/Global Health -- Program Manager -- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist -- Logistician -- Procurement Manager -- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Manager -- NGO Founder/Director -- Global Health Lawyer -- Biomedical Engineer -- Entomologist -- Chapter 23: Military -- Air Force Public Health Officer -- Army Preventive Medicine Officer -- Army Health Promotion Officer -- Additional Examples of Public Health at Work in the Military -- Chapter 24: On the Cutting Edge -- Public Health Genetics -- Implementation Science -- Nanotechnology -- Chapter 25: Off the Beaten Path -- Dance Instructor -- Urban Planner -- Hospital Administrator -- Chef -- Worksite Wellness Manager -- Medical Expert/Media -- Part III : The Future of Public Health -- Chapter 26: The Future of Public Health -- Collaboration With the Community -- Climate Change and Public Health -- Public Health and Changing Populations -- New Media and Public Health -- Part IV : Public Health or Medical School? -- Chapter 27: Public Health or Medical School? -- Clinical Medicine Versus Public Health Practice -- Treating Patients Versus Treating Communities -- Medical School Versus Public Health School -- A Word About Debt -- Refusing to Choose -- The Public Health Medical Specialty.

Getting a Job as a Public Health Doctor -- Where to Learn More -- Part V: Advice from Career Counselors -- Chapter 28: Advice from Career Counselors -- The Job Market: Some Current Trends -- Common Mistakes -- Online Networking -- In-Person Networking -- Making the Most of an Informational Interview -- Writing a Resume That Stands Out -- Ace That Interview -- Planning for the Future -- In Conclusion -- Index.