In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, I take you through my journey of earning a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)—from deciding between a DRPH and a PhD, securing funding, managing full-time work while in school, dealing with burnout, and navigating the dissertation process. If you're thinking about getting a doctorate in public health or you're already deep in the struggle, this episode is for you! I break down the key differences between a DRPH and PhD, discuss whether a doctorate is the right choice for your career goals, and share tips for surviving and thriving in a doctoral program.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ DRPH vs. PhD: What's the Difference? – Understanding the key distinctions and choosing the right path for your career goals.

✅ Funding a Doctorate: How I Got Mine Fully Funded – The funding opportunities available and why you should never pay out of pocket for a PhD.

✅ Balancing Work & School – How I worked full-time while pursuing my DRPH and the lessons I learned.

✅ Burnout is Real: How to Manage Stress in a Doctoral Program – My personal experience with burnout and how I overcame it.

✅ Dissertation Survival Guide – Choosing a topic, handling research, and getting through the writing process.

✅ Should You Get a Doctorate? – A checklist to help you determine if a DRPH or PhD is right for you. Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎓 Public Health Club Workshop: DrPH vs. PhD – Learn from DRPH and PhD professionals about the career differences, salaries, and funding opportunities. 👉https://www.publichealthclub.com/membership

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Are you ready to land your first public health consulting client? Whether you're just starting your consulting business or struggling to secure that first contract, this episode will walk you through the exact steps to make it happen! 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The step-by-step process I used to land my first consulting client ✔️ The difference between an RFP (Request for Proposal) and an RFQ (Request for Quotation) ✔️ Why having a digital portfolio is a game-changer ✔️ The two main ways to land clients: applying for contracts vs. marketing your services ✔️ How to set up your consulting business (LLC, EIN, and SAM.gov registration) ✔️ The importance of niching down and how it impacts your success ✔️ How to leverage LinkedIn and personal branding to attract clients ✔️ The power of networking and visibility in growing your consulting business ✅ Key Takeaways & Action Steps: ✔️ Get clear on your niche – What expertise do you offer? What problem do you solve? ✔️ Build your digital portfolio – Showcase your work through a website or PDF portfolio ✔️ Set up your business structure – Get your LLC, EIN, and register on SAM.gov if needed ✔️ Apply for RFPs & RFQs – Learn where to find them and how to submit strong proposals ✔️ Market your services – Use LinkedIn, networking, and content creation to attract clients ✔️ Be consistent & visible – If you don’t talk about your business, no one will know it exists! 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Digital Portfolio Workshop – Available inside The Public Health Club -https://www.publichealthclub.com/memb...

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