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MGC Where Are They Now? Carly Smith ‘21
Sep. 15, 2021—Perinatal Genetic Counselor Carly Smith, MGC, LCGC helps families along the West Coast by Lexie Little In 2021, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) celebrated the graduation of its first class of genetic counselors. The Master of Genetic Counseling program launched in 2019. Each member of the inaugural class, including Carly Smith, found new jobs...
Rachael Jameson MPH class of ’22 Discusses her Child Policy Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Goals for Community Action
Sep. 13, 2021—by David Cohen Rachael Jameson Master of Public Health ’22 conducted a practicum with the Tennessee Department of Health in the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) with Vanderbilt MPH alumnus JW Randolph, (MPH ’18) who serves as the Assistant director. Jameson’s practicum work evaluated Tennessee’s policies around adverse childhood events (ACEs). She developed a toolkit...
MPH students Kristyne Mansilla ’22 and Avi Vaidya ’22 Discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion after attending the Student Leadership Institute’s Annual Forum
Jul. 30, 2021—by David Cohen Vanderbilt Master of Public Health Students Kristyne Mansilla ’22 and Avi Vaidya ’22 recently reflected on their experience in the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Virtual Student Leadership Institute (SLI). The two students were nominated by the Program to join the two-day training session during National Public Health...
Inaugural Master of Genetic Counseling cohort graduates, poised for leadership and innovation
May. 17, 2021—by Emma Mattson “It’s so hard to believe that these last two years have gone by so fast.” That’s MGC graduate and future genetic counselor Gianna Petrelli, one of the five members of the inaugural MGC class who proudly walked across the Vanderbilt commencement stage this weekend. It’s been two years since we welcomed the...
Isaac Schlotterbeck ‘22, Bentley Akoko ‘21, and Sarah Rachal ’20 discuss changing perspectives on public health and adapting to new demands during COVID
Mar. 18, 2021—by David Cohen Master of Public Health students Isaac Schlotterbeck ‘22, Bentley Akoko ‘21, and Sarah Rachal ’20 reflected on their experiences at this one-year anniversary of COVID in the U.S. The three MPH students describe how their perspectives on public health have changed as part of the pandemic. Schlotterbeck and Akoko both completed practicums...
Genetic Counselor Janet Talbert receives prestigious award from the American Thoracic Society for her advocacy for patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Mar. 17, 2021—by Emma Mattson On March 11, Vanderbilt genetic counselor Janet Talbert received the John W. Walsh PAR Award for Excellence for her decades of service to patients with pulmonary fibrosis. “I was really surprised, and I was honored,” Talbert, who joined the Vanderbilt community in December of 2020, said. “When I looked at the past...
Victoria Umutoni’ 21 Discusses her Professional Journey during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 8, 2021—by David Cohen Current Master in Public Health student Victoria Umutoni ’21 is in the Global Health track. She reflected on her practicum and professional outlook in a recent interview. Umutoni had initially planned to travel to West Africa, but had to shift to another internship. Her practicum was with Vanderbilt’s Emerging Infections Program, a...
Vanderbilt MPH student tackles COVID -19 infection prevention
Mar. 4, 2021—by David Cohen Despite the limitations and fears associated with COVID-19, members of Vanderbilt’s MPH class of 2021 ventured into countless community health organizations to understand and improve the experiences of the COVID pandemic. Milner Staub, M.D. (M.P.H. ’21) worked with the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s Infection Prevention Team to combat the COVID crisis....
Vanderbilt MPH students throw their anchors down to help communities in need amid a global pandemic
Mar. 4, 2021—by David Cohen Despite the limitations and fears associated with COVID-19, members of Vanderbilt’s MPH class of 2021 engaged in innovative public health practicum experiences this summer and ventured into countless community health organizations to understand and improve the health of the community during the COVID pandemic. Lauren Mitchell, interned for the Sycamore Institute in...
Justin Banerdt, M.D., M.P.H. ’20 discusses his professional journey in improving care for COVID-19 in low income areas
Mar. 4, 2021—by David Cohen Recent alumnus, Justin Banerdt ’20 who graduated from the Global Health track of Vanderbilt’s M.P.H. program, reflected on his culminating practicum experiences and professional outlooks in a recent interview. Banerdt completed his practicum in February and March 2020 for Ethiopia Act. Ethiopia Act is a community based public health organization that addresses...