Choosing A Career In Development: My Five Decades in International Public Health

by Barry Karlin

Overview

Dr. Barry Karlin tells his story about falling into a successful career in Global Health in his new book, Choosing a Career in Development: My Five Decades in International Public Health. This book will appeal to both the seasoned professional, and those just starting out their career.

Through his compelling storytelling and reflections, Dr. 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 or in international development in general.

In this insightful book, Dr. Karlin also addresses:

�A practical definition of �Public health� and what makes it essential
�Career advice about getting started in international public health, academic training, and links to key international organizations.
�Insights into why programs in countries such as Thailand succeed while others, such as in Haiti, fail.
�The nuts and bolts of effective water, sanitation and community development.
�Practical approaches to family planning education.
�Lessons learned on bridging cultural gaps.
�How readers can get started in career paths, including details about leading organizations and publications.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148138761
Publisher:	MIDEGO Publishing
Publication date:	02/11/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Dr. Karlin is a Doctor of Public Health and has held leadership positions throughout his career in organizations such as the United States Agency for International Development, Population Council of New York, National Center for Family Planning Services under the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and the American Public Health Association. Dr. Karlin now lives in Boulder, Colorado where he serves as an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Colorado, teaching engineers and others interested in playing a role in international health, and taking graduate students abroad each year to study health needs and development in less developed countries. In his spare time, he actively promotes the development of a single-payer health-care system for all Colorado residents.

Editorial Reviews

"It is fascinating and, I think, infectious. Students who read it are going to start dreaming about Bangkok, Karachi, Port Moresby, etc."

Author of "Healing of America" - Thomas Reid

�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�.

UC School of Medicine - Jennifer Bellows

"If you would like to understand what is involved in serving as an international agent of change, particularly in public health, this is the book to read. Dr. Karlin examines professional, cultural, and family issues, as well what roles one can play for sustainable success. His guidelines on how to get started are excellent."

University of Colorado - Blair Gifford

�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.�

Millennium Water Alliance - Dennis Warner

"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!"

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer - Charles Hobbie