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Show Notes
In this episode, Sujani sits down with Peel Region of Ontario's medical officer of health, Lawrence Loh to talk about what leadership looks like in times of crisis.
You’ll Learn
- About Lawrence's work that he's been doing as a public health figure in the Peel region of Ontario during the COVID-19 crisis
- The difference between responding to public health challenges in times of normalcy versus a crisis
- Skills for a public health professionals to focus on during a crisis and the unique opportunities that may arise
- What it means for public health professionals to be leaders in their communities, and the different styles of leadership that take place
- The ways that young professionals can use the unique opportunities available in times of crisis to their own advantage for themselves and their community
- How do deal with criticism as a public health leader
Resources
- To learn more about Lawrence Loh, listen to our earlier episode with him on the topic of career advancement and family life: Episode 10 - Career Advancement & Family Life: Perspectives From a Medical Officer of Health
- Read more about Lawrence's work as the medical officer for Peel Region on Ontario in his interview with Maclean's magazine: Dr. Lawrence Loh on Ordering Stricter Measures in Peel Region
- Other resources on our platform related to the DrPH degree
- Taking the first step towards pursuing a DrPH degree – our DrPH program list (FREE TOOL)
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