I was captivated as I continued to learn about the history of public health, infection chain, and epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases. My range of knowledge was not only augmented by the five-year MBBS degree but it has also given me the valuable insight for applying the knowledge into practical aspects of public health studies. The enriching curriculum at DU encompassed a wide range of courses including community medicine, biostatistics, behavioral science and epidemiology which successively built the foundation for MPH studies at a later stage. Through these brief exposures to public health discipline, I realized that theoretical knowledge only complements research activity and there is no alternative to doing something hands-on. During my 4th year, I received two-week long residential field training in rural areas that focused on increasing awareness into illiterate woman regarding different health issues. The main objective of this training was to educate us about various aspects of healthcare that can decrease the rate of maternal and child health mortality and morbidly, essential obstetric care (EOC), immunization and early management of minor illness. The short, though highly elucidative, training has given me the tangible success of impacting human life in a positive way that entails through some meager efforts. However, this experience has instigated the belief within me that change can come without paying an extravagant price and most importantly it boosted my confidence that I can be the one to drive this
I was captivated as I continued to learn about the history of public health, infection chain, and epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases. My range of knowledge was not only augmented by the five-year MBBS degree but it has also given me the valuable insight for applying the knowledge into practical aspects of public health studies. The enriching curriculum at DU encompassed a wide range of courses including community medicine, biostatistics, behavioral science and epidemiology which successively built the foundation for MPH studies at a later stage. Through these brief exposures to public health discipline, I realized that theoretical knowledge only complements research activity and there is no alternative to doing something hands-on. During my 4th year, I received two-week long residential field training in rural areas that focused on increasing awareness into illiterate woman regarding different health issues. The main objective of this training was to educate us about various aspects of healthcare that can decrease the rate of maternal and child health mortality and morbidly, essential obstetric care (EOC), immunization and early management of minor illness. The short, though highly elucidative, training has given me the tangible success of impacting human life in a positive way that entails through some meager efforts. However, this experience has instigated the belief within me that change can come without paying an extravagant price and most importantly it boosted my confidence that I can be the one to drive this