"I grew up in an area where access to adequate health care is a luxury. Too many times, I have witnessed serious health problems and loss of life due to the lack of proper medical care and limited access to medical facilities. So being a dentist, I developed a strong desire to improve the health of individuals through medicine and also participate in the development of healthier communities. Therefore, I am pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Even with the tough competition, I feel blessed to be a part of the vibrant MPH program at UofL.”
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Macarius Donneyong, PhD in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in Epidemiology '13
"I had one of my best academic experiences at SPHIS because of the faculty, opportunities to grow as a student and great network of faculty, students and staff. What stood out for me was how readily I could access faculty. My dissertation primary mentor, Dr. Carlton Hornung, was extremely supportive and challenged me to not limit my interest within the college but to seek continuous opportunities to expand my knowledge beyond epidemiology and public health. I’m deeply grateful to the likes of Drs. Hornung, Taylor, Kerber, etc. who never turned me away and were always ready to discuss my numerous questions. Make sure reach out to faculty and stay engaged; seek out opportunities to grow beyond your field of study and reach out to faculty staff for their support.”
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Lyndsey Blair, PhD '22, MPH '09
"My time at the University of Louisville was truly life changing. Getting my Bachelor's, Master of Public Health, and Doctorate degrees from UofL says a lot about the amazing education and support I found there. It was at UofL that I discovered my love for public health, which still drives my career today. Even after graduating, I’ve been lucky to keep working on research projects with some of the UofL faculty, keeping my connection to the university strong. Now, I'm an Assistant Professor in the College of Health Professions at Bellarmine University and I serve as the Local Health Department Academy of Science Kentucky Chapter Librarian. I'm proud to carry forward the knowledge and passion UofL instilled in me."
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Islamiat Oladipupo, PhD '18, MPH '14
"As a Master´s student, I became adept at research not only through the courses I took but also through my internship at the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville, KY. I successfully applied my research; analytical and quantitative reasoning skills in evaluating the effectiveness of the smoking cessation program operated by the health department and identified the predictors of smoking cessation among participants of the program. The report was presented to Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and helped informed changes in the program that increased participation and smoking cessation rates. My passion to keep pace with current trends and developments in medical science, technology, and public health informed my decision to pursue a PhD in Epidemiology at University of Louisville School of Public Health."
