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SOPH Student Testimonials

At the John D. Bower School of Population Health, our students come from across Mississippi and around the world, united by one mission: improving health for all. In these short videos, they share their experiences studying data science, population health science, and population health management — and how their time at SOPH is shaping the next generation of researchers, practitioners, and change-makers. Hear what inspired them, what they’re learning, and why they chose UMMC's School of Population Health.

 

Anthony Walters – Population Health Science

Anthony Walters shares how data-driven research at SOPH helps transform community health across Mississippi.

 

Aryanna Yarbrough – Population Health Management

Aryanna Yarbrough applies leadership and analytics to improve care coordination and health outcomes through the eMS program.

 

Changhong Wen – Biostatistics and Data Science

Changhong Wen explains how data science powers better health decisions at SOPH.

 

Jake Johnston – Population Health Science

Jake Johnston explores how social and structural forces shape health equity in Mississippi communities.

 

Sachin Karki – Biostatistics and Data Science

Sachin Karki shows how coding, machine learning, and analytics reveal insights that advance population health research.

 

Tasnim Tabassum – Population Health Science

Tasnim Tabassum connects global urban planning experience with Mississippi’s population health challenges through policy research.

 

Torrey Robinson – Population Health Science

Torrey Robinson highlights how community partnerships and research work hand-in-hand to advance population health equity.