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Department of Public Health Sciences
January 21, 2020
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Dr. Hermes Florez Named Interim Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences Dr. Hermes Florez, professor and director of the Division of Epidemiology and Population Health, has been named interim chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences. He is a physician, public health expert, and scientist who is trained in
internal medicine, endocrinology, and geriatrics, as well as in epidemiology. Dr. Florez also serves as the director of the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
Graduate Programs Lead Week of Welcome for New Students Students attended an orientation where they learned more about graduate studies, met current students and faculty members at a networking social, learned more about student-run community service, academic, and networking events at a Public Health Student Association meeting, attended grand rounds, which focused on economicbased HIV prevention and treatment, participated in a University of Miami spirit day, as well as in a faculty and student networking lunch.
New Public Health Scholarship Program to Launch in Fall 2020 The Department of Public Health Sciences announced a new scholarship program for prospective Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) and Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) students who enroll in the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Eligible candidates will receive up to 25 percent in tuition scholarship awards. Students who are awarded the scholarship are required to complete the M.P.H. or M.S.P.H. degree, both of which are 45-credit programs.
RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES
HIV Prevention and Care Interventions are Cost-Effective or Cost-Saving Across Four U.S. Cities, Researchers Find
Researchers Examine Invasive Alien Mosquito Species in America and Europe
Network-Based Interventions Can Have Positive Effects on HIV Prevention and Treatment Outcomes for Latinos, Study Finds
Researchers Report on the Double Environmental Injustice of Climate Change in the Bahamas
NEW PROJECTS
Journal of Public Health Student Capstones is Now Accepting Submissions The Journal of Public Health Student Capstones, led by the Miller School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences, is a faculty/practitioner-reviewed journal that is dedicated to publishing scholarly work by students as part of their fieldwork and capstone experiences in public health. The journal is now accepting submissions from graduate and undergraduate students and the first inaugural issue will be published in the summer of 2020.
A Renewed Focus on Epidemiology Education Epidemiology is evolving in its concepts and principles. As the scientific foundation of public health, epidemiology education should be continually examined to ensure that learners receive appropriate training. To gather insight, Dr. WayWay M. Hlaing, professor at the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, collected doctoral-level epidemiology competencies from relevant leaders and directors of Ph.D. in epidemiology programs from accredited schools and programs of public health, as well as other pertinent information.
Researchers Address the Mental Health Needs of Hurricane Maria Survivors in Central Florida After Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017, an estimated 100,000 Puerto Ricans fled to Florida, the state with the largest Puerto Rican population in mainland United States. Central Florida, which encompasses Orlando and the surrounding areas, received the most Hurricane Maria survivors. Today, displaced families continue to face challenges as they rebuild their lives. Dr. Seth Schwartz, professor, and Dr. Adriane Gelpi, assistant professor, both from the Department of Public Health Sciences, examined the mental health needs of adolescent Hurricane Maria survivors in Central Florida.
STUDENT AND ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS Annette Grotheer Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List for Program Addressing Health Disparities Forbes recognizes 30 of the most promising gamechangers under the age of 30 in 20 different industries from thousands of nominations every year. Grotheer, an
M.D./M.P.H. candidate, founded The Shop Docs in 2016, which is a non-profit that brings health education and screenings to barbershops in African-American Neighborhoods.
Department of Public Health Sciences Alumni Conduct Research on Racial Disparities Among American Film Celebrities Alumni of the M.S.P.H. program in the department, as well as two public health professors, investigated the survival differences between black and white film celebrities in a paper published in the Interactive Journal of Medical Research.
Researchers Examine Whether Racial Discrimination in Medical Settings is Protective for Blacks Against Opioid Pain Reliever Misuse Dr. Samuel Swift, an alumnus of the Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Population Health program in the department, served as the lead author on a study that examined whether racial discrimination in medical settings is protective for blacks against opioid pain reliever misuse.
PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS News@TheU: Empowering Haitians to Build a Better, Healthier Future News@TheU: Recent Earthquakes May Further Traumatize Puerto Ricans Direct Relief: Chronic Disease, Injuries, and Mental Health Issues: The Bahamas’ Challenging Future InventUM: Dr. JoNell Potter Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee on Human Trafficking
"I am appreciative that Dr. Florez has graciously accepted the opportunity to step up into the role of interim chair. It’s an especially exciting time for the department and the work we are doing in public health. I fully support Dr. Florez and his strategic vision for the department." — HENRI R. FORD, M.D., M.H.A., DEAN AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AT THE MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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