Health And Policy Leadership Program At Loma Linda University School Of Public Health

Since obtaining my master’s degree I often ask myself what will be my next career path. Will I continue to further my education or focus on other aspects of my life? As I continue to grow in my professional career, I have obtain valuable skills and knowledge to succeed in the public health field. However, the drive to immerse myself in higher education and receive more leadership opportunities are goals that I have not met. Therefore, I would like to continue my education in the same field, by applying for The Doctor of Public Health (Dr. P.H) in Health and Policy Leadership program, at Loma Linda University School of Public Health.
Prior to entering a public health program, my initial goal was to study psychology in order to understand human

I always assumed that someone’s health could only be treated by a doctor. Nonetheless, as my education flourished I soon realized that programs that focus on preventing adverse health outcomes could reduce the incidence of disease. Furthermore, public health provided the opportunity to develop prevention programs to assist those who suffered from mental illness. To learn this was not only exciting, it provided a break in the current gap of mental health prevention programs currently being offered in my county’s school districts. I soon became passionate about conducting research to understand the association of mental illness on students. Researching other studies would eventually aid to design other programs that were culturally tailored to specific

P.H. program at Loma Linda University, will enhance my leadership skills and become proficient on health policies. It is evident that the nation’s health is greatly influenced by health policies and this program will improve my decision making skills. Moreover, the institution values such as integrity, justice, and humility convinced me that this program shares the same values that I was raised with. Compared to other institutions, I’ve never attended a campus that was faith based and Loma Linda offers me the opportunity to mold me into a leader that implements its value to professional practice. If I am accepted in your program I hope to conduct research that focus on mental illness among youth. Through research I hope to learn how to implement stricter policies to help children who suffer from bullying and reduce adverse health outcomes attached to