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Exploring Public Health Careers
Start Date: 1/10/2013Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Date: 1/10/2013End Time: 6:45 PM
Event Description
The event includes discipline specific panels, an Executive Panel, a special alumni workshop, and a networking reception. Panelists include individuals from local health departments, Federal Government, non-profits, etc.

The event is designed to connect you to established public health professionals and to educate you on how to make the most of your career. High level and junior level professionals will be at the event to discuss careers in the public health field with you.

Open to all Drexel University alumni and students, as well as anyone interested in a career in public health.

REGISTER at publichealth.drexel.edu/phcareers.
Registration is required by January 7.

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Discipline-Specific Career Panels
Featuring Drexel University Alumni
Community Health & Prevention; Health Management & Policy; Environmental & Occupational Health; and Epidemiology and Biostatistics

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Special Alumni Session
Robert M. Orndorff, D.Ed.
Co-Author of The PITA Principle
Associate Director, Recruiting & Employer Relations
Affiliate Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
Penn State University

It is often noted that the "softer skills" of interpersonal effectiveness and character assets are most valued in organizations. This session will review strategies for improved interpersonal effectiveness and communication. Additionally, the session will provide a humorous exploration of how to effectively deal with difficult personalities and situations in the workplace.

5:30 PM -6:45 PM
Executive Panel
Cynthia Figueroa
President/CEO
Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Robert W. Carr, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President
Environment, Health & Safety
GlaxoSmithKline

Steve Owens, MD, MPH
Director of Health Equity
Directors of Health Promotion and Education
Contact Information:
Name: Kayli Moran
Phone: 215-762-4110
Email: kbm65@drexel.edu
Location:
Drexel University School of Public Health
New College Building
245 N. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Audience:
  • Alumni
  • Current Students
  • Faculty
  • Parents & Families
  • Prospective Students
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Special Features:
  • Free Food

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