Exploring the Connection Between Medicine and Communication
To marry her loves for medicine and storytelling, Christina Liu ’21 decided to earn an MS in Health Communication along the path to medical school
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Encouraging People to Take Action in Healthcare
Kamilah Howard ’16 relies on her MS in Health Communication every day as the senior manager of advocacy communications for the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Guiding Patients Toward Smarter Healthcare Decisions
With her degree, Julia Weigle ’20 hopes to motivate patients so they become more involved with their own healthcare and achieve better outcomes.
Helping Students Understand Where an MS in Health Communication Can Lead
EPICS Associate Director Kimberley Cornwell is the organizer behind the MS in Health Communication’s Proseminar course and a coach who encourages students as they pursue new career opportunities.
Featured Faculty: Dr. David Liss
Get to know Dr. David Liss, who teaches a student-favorite course, The US Healthcare System for the MS Health Communication program. Here he reflects about teaching virtually in 2020 and what opportunities there are to grow from in healthcare in 2021.
Using Communication to Improve Healthcare Access and Equity
After working for the Obama campaign twice, Gina Gay ’19 fell in love with healthcare and decided to pursue a degree to help her manage and lead change.
Using Communication Skills to Break Down Barriers
After Amador Rosales ’20 realized he didn’t need to be a doctor to make an impact in healthcare, he decided to earn his MS in Health Communication.
Moving the Needle in Health Communication
After earning her MS in Health Communication from Northwestern, Kayee Ip ’16 now helps healthcare professionals develop their own communication and presentation skills.
The Importance of Communicating the Right Way
When Andrea Clark ’18 noticed communication gaps in healthcare work, she wondered: How could she do better?
Using Communication to Improve Health Outcomes
Bobbi Hummel ’18 uses her MS in Health Communication degree to make sure Medicare and Medicaid members get the care they need.