Application Tips: Showing a Global Health Focus
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Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 17, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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1. Choose a Path
Select your profession and focus on the stage of the process that matters most right now.
2. Study the Process
Use guides and articles to prepare for applications, secondaries, interviews, and decisions.
3. Compare and Discuss
Pair structured school research with perspective from applicants, students, and advisors.
4. Ask an Advisor
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