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Choosing a Career in Public Health

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This chapter will guide pediatricians who would like to choose a career in public health to determine if they have an interest in the field. It will also delineate the process of preparing resumes and embarking on a job search in the right sector within the public health sphere. Finally, it will provide information on interviewing for the job, negotiating contracts, and expectations during orientation.

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Esangbedo, I.C. (2021). Choosing a Career in Public Health. In: Garrett, P.M., Yoon-Flannery, K. (eds) A Pediatrician’s Path. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75370-2_19

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