MPH, Public Health Policy & Management (Tucson Campus)
" I would recommend MEZCOPH because no matter your concentration, everyone is a part of the same team due to a shared sense of responsibility and passion for public health. Since day one, I have felt supported by a plethora of faculty who have me and my education in their best interest."
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Email:
madridresendiz@arizona.edu
Hometown:Tucson, Arizona
Prior Degree(s):B.A. Political Science, B.S. Public Policy & Managment, University of Arizona
Before entering the program:I completed my undergrad education and continued into the MPH program the following semester in Fall 2021.
Why did you choose public health?I chose public health because it is a versatile field that provides the opportunity to jump into many different areas of interest while providing a solid foundation to further develop my skills and strengths.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?I chose MEZCOPH because it lies in my hometown, it is a highly accredited public health college, and I had already cultivated many meaningful relationships with students and faculty during my undergraduate career. I knew I wanted to stay at the University of Arizona after graduating because of the MEZCOPH community and all the opportunities it offers.
Public health interests:Behavioral Health, Border Health, Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Health Disparities, Health of Women, Children and Families, Hispanic Health, Public Health and Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Policy, Rural Health
Internship:Increasing Epinephrine Access in Arizona Restaurants with the Kyah Rayne Foundation.
Interests/hobbies outside of school:Reading (not academic books), gardening, discovering new music, eating at new restaurants, going to the movies, live music, baking with friends.
Tip for future students:Ask all the questions. Create something that you think is meaningful and sustain it. Above all, do what makes you happy.
