1. MPH Career Development Series Patricia Calzada, MPH Program Coordinator Office of Special Programs

2. MPH Career Development Series (CDS) Overview Collaboration between – Office of Special Programs (OSP) – Texas Public Health Training Center (TPHTC) – Office of Student Affairs (OSA) – Rural Public Health Student Association (RPHSA) – Office of the Dean Goal/Aim – To introduce MPH students to career-related information to help them foster a deeper understanding of careers in public health and gain essential academic & career related skills.

3. MPH CDS Sessions Two 1-Hour sessions during both fall & spring semesters Past Topics – Time Management & Procrastination – Managing Stress in Graduate School – Researching as a Public Health Professional

4. SRPH Spring Practicum Fair Held in mid February Provides an opportunity for public health organizations/agencies to visit with current graduate students seeking a practicum experience 25+ organizations participate 55+ practicum opportunities available

5. SRPH Spring Practicum Fair Past Participating Organizations Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA) Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System Houston Dept. of Health & Human Services Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center St. Joseph Health System St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System Scott & White Healthcare Texas DSHS UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

6. Brown Bag Lunch Series Make sure to RSVP!

7. Contact Information Patricia Calzada, MPH Program Coordinator Office of Special Programs P. (979) 862-2979 E. calzada@srph.tamhsc.educalzada@srph.tamhsc.edu