10/19/2026
We are proud to see students in the UAB School of Public Health's DrPH Preparedness Leadership program gaining hands-on experience through the 11th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness. Students completed advanced training in healthcare leadership, disaster preparedness, and emergency response while learning alongside tribal leaders, healthcare professionals, emergency managers, and first responders from across the country.
The experience reflects the program's commitment to combining doctoral education with real-world preparedness practice. As Elayne Wilson, PhD, Program Director for the DrPH Concentration, noted, the program "combines rigorous doctoral education with applied experiences in operational readiness and response," helping students develop the skills needed to lead during complex public health emergencies.
Congratulations to our students and faculty for continuing to build leadership capacity in preparedness and emergency response!
Read the full story: https://www.uab.edu/soph/home/news/news/uab-drph-students-complete-national-preparedness-training-during-tribal-nations-training-week
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