Any Canadians here who went into Public Health/Epidemiology in the U.S.?
Any Canadians here who went into Public Health/Epidemiology in the U.S.?
I’m currently researching MPH and MSc Epidemiology programs in both Canada and the U.S., and I’m trying to understand the most realistic path toward eventually working in the U.S.
My background is a BA in Communications with a minor in Sociology, and I’m interested in transitioning into public health/epidemiology. I am also currently trying volunteer roles in community centre’s, Red Cross, public health centre’s and food banks
For anyone who has done this route (especially international students/Canadians), I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.
Some things I’m trying to figure out:
- Did you study in Canada or the U.S.?
- Was it difficult getting a job in the U.S. afterward?
- How did the visa/work sponsorship process work?
- Was an MPH or MSc Epidemiology more helpful for employment?
- Were you able to get scholarships, funding, assistantships, or financial aid?
- Was U.S. tuition worth the cost/debt in the end?
- If you studied in Canada first, were you still able to transition into the U.S. job market later?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who were NOT already U.S. citizens and had to navigate the process themselves.
Thank you!