Graduates of UConn’s Ph.D. program in Public Health are making a meaningful impact across a wide range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, research, and pharmaceuticals. Our alumni apply the knowledge and skills developed during their time at UConn to advance public health in diverse settings, from top academic institutions to leading companies and health care organizations.
In academia and higher education, our graduates contribute to groundbreaking research and education at institutions such as Rutgers University, Yale School of Medicine, Springfield College, Johnson & Wales University, the University of Houston, and SUNY Oneonta. Within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, alumni help drive innovation and discovery at organizations like AbbVie, Exact Sciences, and IQVIA. In the fields of health care administration and research, they are improving patient care and public health outcomes at Connecticut Children’s , Wheeler Clinic, and New England Health Care. Additionally, our alumni influence health policy and accessibility through leadership roles at companies like CVS and Aetna.
The strong foundation built at UConn supports our graduates as they continue to shape the future of public health, creating positive change across communities, industries, and systems.
Adekemi Suleiman
Graduate Research Assistant
The DMHAS Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics at UConn Health (CPES)