Litzy Ocampos
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ABOUT LITZY
Master of Public Health Hometown: Houston, TX |
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE UNTHSC COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH?
I chose UNTHSC after my in person tour due to the colleges passion of centering the community. And the diversity and importance that students serve on this campus. Coming from a large university student voices and opinions were often not heard. Here at UNTHSC there is a kind welcoming environment created for all with the opportunity to learn among like minded students. But most importantly the support that this school builds for student success with their program structure, each instructor that I met on my tour was excited to provide mentorship and build relationships with their students.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON APPLYING THE KNOWLEDGE YOU GAIN TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER?
I hope to give back to my community and create maternal and child health programs to provide resources and education to women and children in need. Throughout this program I have learned the importance of meeting people where they are and tailoring public health to communities. As well as continuously learning, public health is an evolving field. It is best to learn from other healthcare professionals in my field specifically on how to best navigate maternal and child health issues. With an end goal of creating a free maternal and child health clinic in rural areas, collaboration with other fields and professions plays a vital role and IPE here at UNTHSC CPH provides start to this journey.
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