Kouamivi Agboyibor, MD, PhDc, MPH, MSc’s Post

The Overlooked Specialists: A Call for Recognition in Public Health It’s both surprising and disheartening to witness a situation where a doctor, who has dedicated additional four years to an internship or residency in public health—much like their peers in other esteemed specialties such as cardiology or hematology—finds themselves unrecognized by human resources as a specialist. This lack of acknowledgment raises serious concerns about the value placed on public health as a discipline. Public health doctors play a crucial role in safeguarding communities, preventing disease, and shaping health policies that impact millions of lives. Yet, despite the rigorous training and significant contributions they make, their expertise often goes unnoticed. This oversight not only undermines their professional standing but also diminishes the critical importance of public health in the broader medical landscape. It is imperative that we rectify this injustice. Public health specialists deserve the same recognition and respect afforded to their counterparts in other medical fields. To disregard their qualifications is not just unfair—it’s a disservice to the very foundations of our healthcare systems. I would be keen to hear your perspectives on this issue and how we might advocate for the recognition that public health specialists rightfully deserve. #PublicHealth

Taskeen Khan

MD| Public health | Health policy | Strategy | Programme implementation

2mo

An excellent and honest observation. Not too long ago I made a similar observation. The COVID pandemic finally earned the specialty some recognition but alas memory is short.

True, but these days trending is everyone is a Public health officer- you see a BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS with MPH&/or MBA/Hospital administration serves as a Public health officer and MBBS/MD PSM &/or MPH candidates do not get that much deserved recognition....

Also, plain MBBS candidates From Russia takes the top leadership roles. India has huge potential in candidates from MBBS, MPH/DPH from Indian institutes to be considered for public health/leadership roles!

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