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What is Public Health & Policy?
Public health and policy careers focus on population health, health policy development, and government health programs. Physicians in these roles shape health at the community, state, or national level.
Work Settings
CDC and federal agencies
State/local health departments
WHO and global health organizations
Think tanks and policy institutes
Academic public health schools
Common Job Titles
State/Local Health Officer
CDC Medical Officer
Health Policy Advisor
Director, Public Health
Epidemiologist
Compensation Range
Medical Officer (government): $180,000 - $280,000
State Health Officer: $200,000 - $350,000
Academic/Think Tank: $150,000 - $300,000
