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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