Public Health

Learn about Public Health Careers

Materials in the CDC Resource Library

• Advancing Healthy Populations: The Pfizer Guide to Careers in Public Health (pdf)
• Finding Work in Global Health: A practical guide for jobseekers or anyone who wants to make the world a healthier place, by Garth Osborn and Patricia Ohmans
• Peterson’s Graduate Programs in Business, Health, Information Studies, Law, and Social Work
• Health Care Career Directory, 1st Addition, edited by Ronald W. Fry
• Princeton Review Guide to Careers in the Health Professions, by Lynn Borders Caldwell

Online Resources

• Explore Health Careers
  A brief description of public health in general, a list of different degrees related to public health, and descriptions of different jobs within the public health field.
• What Is Public Health?
  explains the field of public health in general and examines the specific divisions within the field. Also contains information on the impact of public health, careers in public health, other public health resources, and an FAQ section that answers questions on public health careers and public health schools.
• Pathways to Public Health
  For undergraduate students interested in public health. This resource contains information about financial aid for schools of public health, what skills are necessary for a career in public health, and profiles of public health students.
• The Nutrition Society
  Information about many different types of nutritionists.
• U.S. Department of Labor
  Information about many aspects of the dietitian or nutritionist’s job.

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Networking and Professional Associations

• Stanford CareerConnect
  Visit the Stanford Alumni Association's networking hub, CareerConnect.  This online database can help you locate alumni who have volunteered to be information sources regarding their career field and employer.
• American Public Health Association
  There is a section on journals, books, and other resources for news updates in the health sector. They have a webpage on legislation and current health policy. Finally, they provide some links to health organizations, both by state and on a national scale.
• American Public Health Association Student Assembly
  The APHA Student Assembly (APHA-SA) is the nation's largest student-led organization, dedicated to furthering the development of students, the next generation of professionals in public health and health-related disciplines.
• Health Professions Advisory Program
  Weblinks are sorted by the type of medical field, such as pharmacy or podiatry. There are links to information on standardized testing, advice, student resources, career resources, and publications. Links to summer opportunities, recommended subject reading, and foreign schools are also available.
• National Association of Local Boards of Health
  Dedicated to preparing local boards of health to promote and protect the health of their communities. There are educational resources and a list of upcoming public health events.
• Society for Public Health Education
  Their mission is to provide leadership to the profession of public health education and to contribute to the health of all people and the elimination of disparities through advances in health education theory and research, excellence in professional preparation and practice, and advocacy for public policies conducive to health.
• American Association for Health Education
  Serves health educators and other professionals who promote the health of all people. AAHE encourages, supports, and assists health professionals concerned with health promotion through education and other systematic strategies.

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Organization Directories

• California Department of Public Health Listings by County
  Links to each government county office in California.
• Emory School of Public Health - Public Health Organizations List
  Created by the Career Services office at Emory, this site lists nonprofits, government organizations, domestic and abroad, with a focus on public health.
• Global Health Directory
  Register to access the job portion of the website, which lists employment and volunteer opportunities as well as any current internships from various employers. They also have some resources on topics including HIV, nutrition, and reproductive health. A unique feature is the "What You Can Do" section which provides opportunities for advocacy and learning about legislation.
• International Healthcare Opportunities Clearinghouse (IHOC)
  This is a database of different health organizations around the country. It also includes some information on grants, traveling, and staying healthy while abroad.
• Public Health Resources on the Internet
  This Berkeley-run database contains a wealth of links categorized by subject. Each subject is then divided into listings of organizations, online publications, and guides.
• DMOZ Public Health and Safety Organizations
  A list of more than 60 U.S. and a few international public health and safety organizations and associations.

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Jobs and Internships Listings

• CDC Public Health Job Links
• Partners in health
  Improving health in poor communities.

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