Student Voice - Pang Charis Garland

As a physiotherapist in the public sector, I have come to realize the importance of public health in Hong Kong. Pursuing a degree in public health has broadened my perspective on chronic diseases. MPH has equipped me with the skills needed to develop prevention strategies or implement programs that can relieve the healthcare burden.

I was honoured to be granted the UGC Targeted TPg Fellowship. Despite alleviating the financial burden of studying, the fellowship motivates me to strive for excellence in my studies and application of knowledge inside and outside of my specialty. 

A saying that has stuck with me from a MPH professor is "everything is public health and public health is everything". This perspective has helped me integrate what I've learned with my surroundings. So far, the most enjoyable part of my MPH study would have to be my classmates and their diverse backgrounds. I love grouping up with them and working on presentations together.

My future aspiration upon graduation is to take the CPH exam and integrate the principles of public health practice into my clinical work.