The power of a personal mission statement, and other lessons from a recent graduate
As he begins a new chapter of his career as one of 10 new residents in the U.S. pursuing dual training in family medicine and psychiatry, a recent graduate reflects on his path.
Alumni honors, career moves, and items of note
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health alumni news for Summer 2024.
Historic bequest will provide financial aid for Harvard Chan students
A $2.3 million bequest from the late Stanley P. Bohrer, MD ’58, MPH ’75—one of the largest estate gifts ever made to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—will provide vital assistance for students at the School.
Course prepares women leaders seeking board seats at health-related companies
Harvard Chan School Executive and Professional Continuing Education recently offered a course for senior female executives in health care and other related industries on how to successfully seek board seats in those fields.
Alumni perspective: My dad’s cancer taught me why health disparities are so deep—and so stubborn
It's one thing to understand health disparities intellectually. It’s another to see them play out within your own family.
Grappling with Japan’s super-aging society
Inspired by her grandparents’ care challenges, Hana Hayashi, SM ’12, SD ’16, is launching a home care clinic for the elderly in Japan—a model she hopes can be used worldwide.
Walensky shares public health lessons she learned as CDC director
At the 175th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine at Harvard Chan School, Rochelle Walensky shared major challenges she faced and lessons learned during her tenure as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Helping parents talk to children about racism
When Kimberly Narain, MPH ’11, couldn’t find a book to help her talk to her daughter about the tumultuous events of 2020, she decided to write one.
Tech CEO alum earns clan honor
Moka Lantum, MPH ’13, is a physician, pharmacologist, tech entrepreneur, and CEO. Earlier this year, he added a new title: Shufaay.
Alumni Weekend 2023 focuses on equity, justice in health care
Roughly 150 Harvard Chan School alumni gathered in late September for reconnecting, networking, and learning at the annual Alumni Weekend. The focus of the event was “The Right to Health: Equity and Justice for All.”