Greetings,
This is an exciting time in the development of public health research around the world, as communities and academicians increasingly engage eachother in building healthier societies. The Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to announce the launch of a cutting-edge doctoral program in public and community health aimed precisely at leading this charge.
The purpose of the program is to transform the research paradigm in public and community health by educating a new generation of innovative researchers who will integrate the rigors of traditional public health sciences with the essential components of community health improvement through participation and partnership.
Public health carries out its mission through organized, interdisciplinary efforts that address the physical, mental, and environmental health concerns of communities and populations at risk for disease and injury. Its mission is achieved through the application of health promotion and disease prevention technologies and interventions designed to improve and enhance the quality of life in communities.
Community health may be understood as a state of well-being and the capability to function in the face of changing circumstances, emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. Community health improvement is a shared responsibility of health care providers, public health officials, and a variety of other actors in the community who can contribute to the well-being of individuals and populations.
I hope you will join us in this exciting vision of combining public and community health - for a healthier society, a healthier Wisconsin, a healthier nation and a healthier globe.
Regards, Cheryl A. Maurana, PhD Professor of Population Health Senior Associate Dean for Public and Community Health Interim Chair, Department of Population Health Program Director, PhD in Public and Community Health Chair, Search Committee