MPH in Epidemiology, Tucson Campus
I chose MEZCOPH because of the holistic and wide approach of my program of interest which will provide me with strong and vast knowledge in Epidemiology and disease prevention. Moreover, the diverse nature of the student population in the MPH program interests me and is essential for my broad learning experience, coupled with the fact that Tucson is a great place to study as it is known for its affordable cost of living, great weather, and serenity.
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Email:
cmejike@arizona.edu
Hometown:Enugu, Nigeria.
Prior Degree(s):BS in Biotechnology
Before entering the program:Prior Degree: B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria. Before entering the MPH program, I was a research assistant, and a science instructor at DNA Learning Center, in Nigeria, focused on supporting molecular biology research and providing hands-on training to students in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Why did you choose public health?I have always been concerned about how difficult it is for the vulnerable population in my country to have access to quality health. The tragic status quo is that a large number of people, mostly children, die from preventable infectious diseases. Studying Public Health gives me peace in knowing that I am being prepared to impact the overall well-being of individuals in Nigeria.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?I chose MEZCOPH because of the holistic and wide approach of my program of interest which will provide me with strong and vast knowledge in Epidemiology and disease prevention. Moreover, the diverse nature of the student population in the MPH program interests me and is essential for my broad learning experience, coupled with the fact that Tucson is a great place to study as it is known for its affordable cost of living, great weather, and serenity.
Public health interests:Infectious Diseases, Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Rural Health, Antimicrobial resistance, Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance, Post-acute sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).
Interests/hobbies outside of school:Spending time with family, Exploring new places, Sewing, Spending time in nature, and Yoga.
Tip for future students:Resist the temptation to isolate yourself in MEZCOPH. Don't be shy to air your views within and outside the classroom. Believe in yourself, and be willing to step out of your comfort zone to achieve what you want.
