HPBS Testimonials

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"My SPHIS degree provided me with an expanded appreciation for research and research design. The program did a great job preparing me to work in communities and organizations as an advocate for health and well-being. All SPHIS faculty I worked with were fantastic! I count myself truly fortunate for having learned from each of them."

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"The SPHIS program broadened my perspective on population health and at the same time helped me zoom in to the level of individual healthcare. It also helped me focus my vision on healthcare and enabled me to hone in on my true calling to pursue naturopathic medical school."

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"The education by SPHIS has aided me in study design, human subjects research, statistics, and applied science in human research. My degree has helped bridge my chemistry and public health backgrounds to do meaningful work in public health research."

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"I learned public health was a broader field than I initially realized and that peaked my interest to learn more. It will not be an easy journey, nor should it be. Enjoy the process as much as you can, knowing that you will be prepared as a researcher, clinician or practitioner. As the state of public health changes, being in position to address those changes will be essential.”

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"Once I decided to continue my studies uninterrupted to stay on track for this graduation, it felt as though the whole school made it their mission to ensure I achieved my goal. It was grueling and challenging and at times miserable. But with the support I received here [SPHIS], failure was never an option.”

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"I feel incredibly lucky to have completed my doctoral education at the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences. As a doctoral student at UofL SPHIS, I gained invaluable real-world research experience by joining interdisciplinary health research teams, opportunities that led to conference presentations at local, regional, and national conferences, and publications in scientific journals. What was most memorable about my experience at UofL was the supportive community and mentorship. At UofL, I had access to incredible mentors who invested in me, supported my work, and facilitated my academic journey into what ultimately led to a dream career. My experience at UofL shaped me into the professor, public health researcher, health equity advocate, and person I am today, and I will always be grateful."

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"As a proud alumna of the University of Louisville, I earned my PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in 2020. Before beginning the program, I knew I wanted a career that combined research, teaching, and meaningful community impact, and I could not have chosen a better place to realize those aspirations. The faculty in the department were truly invested in the success of their students. They not only provided opportunities to advance our scholarly careers but also fostered a welcoming environment that felt like family, a true home away from home. My PhD advisor and mentor, Dr. Jelani Kerr, was instrumental in my growth and development—not only as a scholar but also as a whole person. He provided hands-on opportunities to publish early and strengthen my research and scholarly writing skills. Another valued mentor, Dr. Combs, created meaningful opportunities to gain experience in teaching, transdisciplinary collaboration, and community-engaged research. Collectively, these experiences prepared me for the academic job market and equipped me with the leadership skills to build and manage successful research teams. Today, as an Assistant Professor at the Duke University School of Medicine, in the Department of Population Health Sciences and an Assistant Research Professor in the Duke Global Health Institute, I continue to draw on the strong foundation of mentorship, collaboration, and academic excellence I gained at the University of Louisville."