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More than 14,000 alumni chose the USF College of Public Health as their academic home. They live throughout the United States and in remote areas around the world. Outside of Florida, the largest concentrations of alumni work in metro-Atlanta and in metro-Washington, DC.
COPH alumni are surveyed one year after graduation. The most recent survey of MPH respondents indicated 95% are employed, in continuing education, or a training program one year after graduation. The majority work with a government agency (31%) and health care organizations (25%). Some of the employers where alumni practice their passion include Amazon, USAID, NIH, CDC, Humana, The Carter Center, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, US FDA, Bausch & Lomb, Inc. and more!
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Leading by example: Dr. Jeremy Corrigan's journey to national recognition
Growing up in Tok, Alaska, a town of fewer than 1,000 people, Dr. Jeremy Corrigan never imagined his path would lead him to national recognition as a public health leader. Today, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus serves as laboratory director for the San Diego County Public Health Laboratory and is the recipient of the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) LEAD Award, honoring his leadership, advocacy and commitment to strengthening the public health workforce.
Leading by example: Dr. Jeremy Corrigan's journey to national recognition
USF genetic counseling program director receives FLAGC Impact Award
The COPH's Dr. Deborah Cragun, professor and director of the USF Genetic Counseling Program, has received the Impact Award from the Florida Association of Genetic Counselors.
USF genetic counseling program director receives FLAGC Impact Award
USF team strives to build stronger networks in treating opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are among the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our health care system − but they can greatly benefit from a more connected system of support and treatment.
USF team strives to build stronger networks in treating opioid use disorder in pregnancy
"It’s an honor to stay involved and help the next generation of public health professionals find their path. USF will always be a part of me. I love the university and promote it every chance I get." — Jason S. Garcia, PhD ’18, COPH Alumni Society Board Member