Executive Certificate in Healthcare Predictive Modeling for Public Health
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in public health and the lead instructor for the new course "Executive Certificate in Healthcare Predictive Modeling for Public Health". Dr. Smith, can you tell us a bit about this course and what inspired you to create it? GUEST: Thanks for having me! This course is designed to equip public health professionals with the skills to leverage predictive modeling in their work. I was inspired by the need to improve public health outcomes using data-driven approaches. HOST: That sounds fascinating. Can you share some current industry trends that are relevant to this course? GUEST: Absolutely. There's a growing emphasis on precision health and using data to predict and prevent diseases. Predictive modeling is at the heart of these trends, making this course very timely. HOST: With these trends come challenges. What are some hurdles you've faced or anticipate in teaching this subject? GUEST: One challenge is the need to bridge the gap between data science and public health practice. We're working to ensure that the course is accessible and relevant to both audiences. HOST: How do you see the role of predictive modeling evolving in public health in the future? GUEST: I believe predictive modeling will become standard practice in public health, enabling us to make more informed, proactive decisions, and ultimately improve population health. HOST: That's an exciting outlook. Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences with us today, Dr. Smith. For those interested in learning more about predictive modeling for public health, check out the "Executive Certificate in Healthcare Predictive Modeling for Public Health" course. Until next time, stay curious!
