About the Program

The unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought to light new implications for the health-facing workforce, offering a wide array of opportunities to improve the way healthcare is delivered. With critical health professions in high demand, the workforce has continued to rebound from pandemic-induced shortages in order to meet the amplified need. This growth has in part been due to students’ expanded interest in pursuing public health careers. According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, master’s in public health applications across the country increased by 40% during the pandemic. Beyond inspiring more students to enter the field, the challenges faced during the global crisis have themselves triggered job creation in the healthcare domain. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall healthcare employment in the U.S. is expected to grow 13% between 2021 and 2031, much faster than the average for all other occupations, resulting in around 2 million new jobs over the decade. Particularly in the public and global health sectors, the increase will likely be seen within roles related to health protection and pandemic preparedness, including equitable access to vaccines and medicines. This roundtable will focus on how the pandemic has specifically revitalized interest in public and global health careers, in addition to how the renewed focus has led these sectors to become all the more dynamic and innovative. The discussion aims to explore the emerging career possibilities as a result of the pandemic, with female professionals highlighting diverse roles ranging from lab-based research, community health clinics, healthcare marketing, and more.

AGENDA

Thursday, February 8, 2023

12:00 - 12:40 PM: Runway Roundtable Panel Discussion

12:40-1:20 PM: Networking & Mentoring Breakout Session

*Times are CST

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Thursday, February 8, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM | Virtual