DLSPH Open: The New Doctor of Public Health
May 7/2020
Dear Colleagues,
Having worked in both government, academia, and the private sector, I have long felt the need for deeper educational offerings that bridge these very different worlds to improve public health. I am pleased that we have launched the Doctor of Public Health ( DrPH) degree program that has indeed broke fresh grounds in this sphere.
The DrPH program is unique among our doctoral offerings because of its particular focus on the practical. Rather than training students for a career in research, the program prepares public health professionals to lead change here in Canada, and across the globe. Students will utilize their training to become expert in the application of research evidence to real world situations, creating implementable practice and policy. This is catalyzed by our large global network of faculty who are working to address these real public health challenges.
Adalsteinn Brown
Professor and Dean
Now entering our fifth cohort, the DrPH program has contributed to meeting goals set out in our strategic plan 2019 to 2024. Now, I am proud to say that the program stands ready to do the same for our new strategic plan 2025-2030. With a focus on the foundational competency of leadership, the DrPH program will continue to develop senior leaders with proven experience to foster change that matters. Nothing could be more relevant in our current environment where implementation is paramount.
While launching the DrPH program during the COVID-19 pandemic was no easy feet, I would like to commend Professor Ted Witek and his team for their outstanding work and fortitude. Please contact them with any questions about the program. Stay tuned for more updates on the program webpage and other materials that are provided on our website and communication forums.
Please share our DrPH program widely with your networks, and together, we will empower a new generation of public health professionals to navigate a dynamic
environment to provide impactful change.
Sincerely,
Adalsteinn Steini Brown
Professor and Dean, DLSPH