Choosing a Career in Development

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Choosing A Career in Development:

My Five Decades in International Public Health

By Barry Karlin, DPH

 

 

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Have you thought about a career in Public Health? Are you interested in working internationally?

Through the stories told by Barry Karlin covering his 50 years working in public health all over the world, this book provides insights on the choices and opportunities that come from working in international public health.

 

What This Book Has To Offer

Many people are attracted to working abroad but have little knowledge of the rewards and challenges of international public health. Mr. Karlin provides insights into working in Thailand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and many other countries. He addresses the joys and challenges of working in global health, including living within different cultures, raising a family in a developing country, and meeting great people. Through his vast experience he shares with his readers many insights into what a career in global health means, why programs in countries succeed or fail, and how one might get started in their own global health career. This book is a must read for anyone interested in exploring a career in global health.

 

  • "I read this delightful book in one sitting. It is fascinating and infectious. Students who read it are going to start dreaming about Bangkok, Karachi Port Moresby, etc. etc. A Great Job! I tip my hat to you"
    T.R. ReidT.R. ReidAuthor of "Healing of America"
  • "Barry Karlin’s book is a personal, yet professional, view of a half-century career in international health. His work as a public health advisor in such diverse places as Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Haiti and other countries is well documented. A major theme of the book is its message of encouragement to those considering a career in international health."
    Dennis B. Warner, PhD Dennis B. Warner, PhD Senior Adviser to the Millennium Water Alliance
  • "What are the roles which can be played as an international public health specialist, an inter-cultural communicator, a health administrator, a technical advisor, and a teacher, and how can one get started? What is "public health" and why is it important? These are the issues so well covered by Dr. Karlin in this fascinating and profound mix of anecdotal and professional insights. I highly recommend this book!"
    Charles A. (Chuck) HobbieCharles A. (Chuck) HobbieReturned Peace Corps Volunteer
  • “I love the way each chapter is an anecdote that serves to inform the chapter's learning objective - a great way to draw the reader in, in a creative and engrossing way”.
    Prof. Jennifer W. Bellows, M.D.Prof. Jennifer W. Bellows, M.D.University of Colorado School of Medicine
  • "By virtue of his work in such diverse countries as Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan, he is well able to illustrate the cultural and political differences that the international health expert must contend with".
    Dr. Thomas L. Hall, MD, DrPHDr. Thomas L. Hall, MD, DrPHUCSF Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics

 

Watch Dr. Karlin

Dr. Karlin talks about the issues and topics addressed in the book.

 

In this insightful book, Dr. Karlin also addresses:

  1. The definition of “Public health”, and what makes it essential.

  2. Career details about getting started in international public health, academic training, and links to key international organizations.

  3. Insights into why programs in countries such as Thailand succeed while others, such as in Haiti, fail.

  4. Water, sanitation and community development in Thailand.

  5. Family planning education in Pakistan.

  6. Bridging cultural gaps in Papua new Guinea.

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Dr Barry Karlin, DPH

Dr. Karlin is a visionary Doctor of Public Health, who has held leadership positions at the United States Agency for International Development, Population Council of New York, the Peace Corps, the National Center for Family Planning Services under the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and the American Public Health Association.
Dr. Karlin’s achievements are unique as his career approach to international health. His methods and commitment to high standards of professional practice and dedication in many different countries make him a leader and a model to present and future international health professionals.