Field Practicum Virtual Options

Hi Students, As a reminder, the Applied Field Practicum (PUBH 8684) is a 5-credit hour course that takes place in a public health agency or organizational setting. Identifying an appropriate field setting is the responsibility of the student and must be approved by the program before registering for the course. As part of these requirements, … Read more

Congratulations to Dr. Lok Pokhrel! Inducted into 23rd Educators Hall of Fame!

As a seasoned educator and researcher who brought decades of teaching experience to East Carolina University (ECU) to support the newly established Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Environmental and Occupation and Health (EOH) program, Dr. Lok Pokhrel has been inducted into East Carolina University’s 23rd Educators Hall of Fame.The Educators Hall of Fame is a … Read more

Fall 2021 – DrPH Student Orientation

Hello students and welcome to the DrPH, Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) Program at East Carolina University! My name is Dr Greg Kearney and I am the Program Director for the program.  First, I would like to congratulate you for being accepted into the program and having the passion to pursue this satisfying and rewarding … Read more

Summer Speaker MPH 6010 USPHS

Greetings DrPH Students, MPH 6010 will have a guest speaker, Lt. Adam Mannarino, discuss his work with the United States Public Health Service. This live event will take place on Microsoft Teams Wednesday, June 30th at 6:30 pm. Please see attached flyer. The meeting can be accessed through this link: MPH 6010 USPHS Live Presentation. … Read more

Dr. Lok Pokhrel Elected as Council Member for National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)

Dr. Lok Pokhrel, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, has been elected as a Council Member for the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)! He will serve in this role for a three-year term (2021-2024). Dr. Pokhrel was selected from an outstanding group of environmental health professionals that participated in the election. … Read more

SECU Public Fellowship Internship Program

SECU Public Fellowship Internship Program & Application Form The 2021 Public Fellowship Internship Program application is currently open. PFI applications must be completed and returned to the Office of Community Engagement and Research via email at communityengagement@ecu.edu no later than March 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Candidates selected for a telephone interview will be notified by March 22, 2021. … Read more

USPHS Doctrine and Ready Reserve

Hello DrPH EOH student! We are pleased to share the newly published USPHS Doctrine. It is a document that illustrates the history of, accomplishments of and opportunities within the Commissioned Corps. The link to the Ready Reserve is included below and is now recruiting for all categories. Doctrine: https://dcp.psc.gov/ccmis/PDF_docs/USPHS%20Commissioned%20Corps%20Doctrine.pdf Ready Reserve: https://www.usphs.gov/ready-reserve