Student Voice - Chin Wing Sze Janice

Health has always been at the heart of my academic and professional journey. During my undergraduate studies in Biotechnology and Business, I had the opportunity to work across pharmaceuticals, public health research, and a biomedical NGO. These experiences provided me with insights into the challenges within our healthcare system, from gaps in disease awareness and prevention to inequities in treatment access. Witnessing these issues drove me to pursue an MPH upon graduation to understand how policy can facilitate the allocation and integration of health resources, reducing fragmentation throughout a patient’s journey across all stages of care.

Being selected as a recipient of the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowships is a great honour, as it supports my professional development in this dynamic field and aligns with my enthusiasm for interdisciplinary learning.

So far, the practicum has been the highlight of my MPH studies. I selected Economist Impact as my site, where I had the opportunity to apply the analysis frameworks learned in our core courses to real-world policy research projects. This experience has allowed me to engage in a variety of global health initiatives, tackling diverse issues across health systems and policy topics, and further honing my ability to translate data into actionable insights. It was also inspiring to learn how policy research can be amplified to reach a broader audience of policymakers and industry leaders to drive change!

Moving forward, the next chapter in healthcare will focus on empowering policymakers, organisations, and caregivers as partners to address unmet patient needs. Upon graduating from the MPH, I aspire to work in health policy analysis, market access, or healthcare consulting, where I am eager to foster cross-sector collaboration to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery and advance patient care quality!