Public Health Insight
The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries.
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Leadership in Public Health and Medicine - Part 1 - Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
After initially considering a career in architecture before high-school, Dr. Marcus Plescia went on to pursue a career in medicine and is now the Chief Medical Officer at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Plescia shares his experience:
◼️ Pursuing a dual degree in medicine and public health;
◼️ Working in the Bronx during the HIV epidemic;
◼️ Shifting to focus on non-communicable diseases;
◼️ Providing leadership to health departments and entire agencies;
◼️ Maintaining a good work-life balance despite all the commitments
Guest
References
◼️ Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH Profile on UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
◼️ ASTHO Unveils Top 10 State Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024
◼️ 2023 Environmental Scan of Current and Emerging Public Health Priorities
Hosts & Producers
◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
Production Notes
◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room
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