Christan Tomy
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ABOUT CHRISTAN
Master of Public Health Hometown: Keller, TX |
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE UNT Health COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH?
I heard about this university from my mentors at my undergrad (Austin College) I attended
and my professors instilled this belief in me that I had the skills to succeed in
public health. It’s encouraging that most of my public health professors received
their higher education at this amazing school. I knew right then that I was going
to the right place to further my educational pursuits. This campus as a whole is very
welcoming and diverse. Living and growing up in Fort Worth makes the transition very
easy for me and knowing that I have connections on the campus makes me feel comfortable
in a new environment.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON APPLYING THE KNOWLEDGE YOU GAIN TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER?
I hope to take all of the experience and coursework I attain over the next two years
to further my career to work in a hospital or clinical setting that utilizes my skill
sets of epidemiology, data science, and biostatistics to improve the health in local
communities. Whether that’s pursuing a career further in medicine or working in a
federal agency, only time will tell, but I hope to utilize this well-earned degree
to improve the world around me by improving population health.