STUDENT QUOTES

"The professors teach from a wealth of first-hand experience that helps you learn practical applications of the material.”
— Sara Handy, MD/MPH Student

“The MPH Program at Downstate gives current and future healthcare professionals the tools they need to improve the health of communities both large and small.”
— James Jennings, MD/MPH Student

“The MPH Program at SUNY Downstate can be summarized in two beautiful words: stimulating and challenging.
… The classes are interactive and open your mind to an entirely different world.
… The MPH Program is well rounded and has some of the most brilliant minds here in Brooklyn. The program and the professors are as diverse as the surrounding community…”
— Nicole Fleming, DDS



GRADUATE QUOTES

“As a fulltime physician assistant in a busy HIV clinic I initially had reservations with taking on the MPH program, but so far it has been great. The classes are conveniently scheduled so I have not had to rearrange my workweek. The quality of teaching has been phenomenal with all of the teachers having first hand experience in the field of public health. Finally even though I have only completed one year the information learned from each class has been extremely useful with improving the scope of my capabilities as a health care provider.”
— Kristina Brown RPA-C

August 2004 Graduate

“Downstate's MPH program is unique in that its focus is on Urban issues, which are pertinent to Brooklyn and many other cities nationwide. The professors are well established practitioners in their fields and have a passion for empowering the community concerning health issues. This makes the classroom an optimal place for learning, growth and understanding. I've found that studying public health in the culturally rich Brooklyn community is a positive attribute to the program as well. The experience brings many challenges yet many rewards.”
— Nikita Watson
August 2004 Graduate

"Although I am a published author with experience in research, taking the MPH classes opened many horizons for me that are already furthering my career. It allowed me to be involved closely in large-scale studies involving several community organizations. These studies are likely to have an appreciable impact on the health of our population, which will give me both personal and professional satisfaction. Further, having a world renowned leader in public health, like Dr. Imperato, as the head of the MPH program is an honor and privilege that distinguishes the program. "
— Samy I. McFarlane, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD
August 2004 Graduate
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Fellowship Program
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension


FACULTY QUOTES

“The Downstate MPH program is a wonderful place to teach and research. The rich cultural and ethnic diversity of the students, faculty and surrounding community provides for an intellectually exciting environment in which to not only teach and do research, but to practice Public Health.”
— Edmond S. Malka, M.P.H.

“The diversity of background and experience among the MPH students provides the context for a unique, interactive learning environment.”
— Tracey Wilson, Ph.D

“Public health theory and practice educates health care professionals to be devoted to continuous actions that are purposeful, powerful, participatory, passionate and pulsating. It is difficult to be bored while you achieve tremendous gratification knowing that what you do improves the population's health status.”
— Allen D. Spiegel, Ph.D, M.P.H