I Was on an MPH Admissions Committee. Here’s What Hurt Applicants

I Was on an MPH Admissions Committee. Here’s What Hurt Applicants

April 28, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Gordon Thane discusses common mistakes made by MPH applicants and what can make their applications stand out.

What really happens when a reviewer opens your MPH application? Host Gordon Thane has been on the other side of the table and what he saw might surprise you. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, he breaks down the most common mistakes applicants make: ignoring instructions, leaning on weak references, writing generic statements that sound like everyone else, and confusing healthcare with public health. More importantly, he shares what actually makes a file stand out. If you'r...

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