The Future?

With every class lecture, more insight is gained about the subject of epidemiology. I look forward to the next guest speaker, as well as the facebook group invitation. The field of epidemiology is dynamic and I am fascinated by all the different outlets. Being a senior and graduating in the spring of next year, I have begun to look into potential career options. While online, I came across a posting with regards to an epidemiologist. I know without graduate school I would certainly not qualify for the position, but decided to look into the description and qualifications. It wasn't one of those job postings with set criteria to accomplish and a black and white frame. The description seemed a bit "gray". There were so many different, exciting responsibilities and opportunities, it seemed you would never have a dull moment! Within the posting were multiple available spaces for epidemiologists for various locations and even opportunities to travel the world! One of my biggest goals in life is to be able to travel the world and help underdeveloped areas in their health practices. I want to be able to make a positive impact on others and help educate others with the knowledge I have learned. Underdeveloped countries need the most help, but our nation has its own set of problems. The United States needs improvements to its current health care system and visual depictions have highlighted this issue. When looking at the powerpoint slides this past monday, on age adjustment, countries with the best health and decreased mortality rates were those with universal health care systems, like parts of Europe. I would like to help be a part of advocating for change in our nation and hopefully in the future we can have a better health care system for all.
Thinking about all the opportunities, graduate school may be an option I consider, after all. Guess I should start studying not only for the midterm but the GRE! Wish me luck :)