Student stories
Our Public Health Buckeyes have a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, inspiration for joining the field and plans for their future. Learn how Ohio State is preparing them to build stronger, healthier communities in Ohio and throughout the world.
MPH-MD, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Najhee Purdy eager to provide accessible care, address health disparities
PhD, Health Services Management and Policy
PJ Noghrehchi charts career in health services research
MPH, Program for Experienced Professionals
Angela Lee focused on cardiovascular health advocacy
BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Snehil Pulluri aspires to be a ‘changemaker’ in health care
Master of Health Administration
Hannah Nosbisch motivated to improve rural health care access
MS, Epidemiology
Amy Kless explores nutritional epidemiology in second act
MPH, Environmental Health Sciences
Samir Atai aims to bring population health focus to career in medicine
MS, Biomedical Informatics
Melanie Chen fueled by a passion for genetic science
MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Music therapist Sydney Randall inspired to address health care disparities
BSPH, Environmental Public Health