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What does it take to lead in public health during a crisis and beyond? In this episode of Learning From Leaders, we sit down with Dr. Richard Hoffman, longtime state epidemiologist and former Chief Medical Officer of Colorado, and Dr. Saad Omer, Founding Dean of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. Together, they explore what it means to serve the public, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re preparing the next generation of public health leaders. From vaccine breakthroughs to data-driven community outreach, this episode offers a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and purpose.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and Introductions
02:00 – What Is Public Health?
06:30 – How They Got Started in Public Health
10:00 – Excellence for Impact: Building the New School of Public Health
13:30 – The Challenges and Opportunities in Texas
18:30 – COVID-19: Lessons in Trust, Coordination, and Communication
24:30 – Science in Action: Wastewater Surveillance and Innovation
33:30 – The Speed of Vaccine Development and Public Health Progress
36:30 – Global Vaccines and the Case for a Universal Flu Shot
40:30 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Building a Skilled Public Health Workforce
46:30 – Mentorship Journeys and Paying It Forward
54:30 – Scholarship, Philanthropy, and the Power of Education
59:00 – The Future of Public Health: AI, Rural Access, and What’s Next
01:05:05 – Rapid Fire Questions
Episode Details:
Episode 5, Season 2
Host: Mason Smith | Steering Committee Member, The Cary Council; Vice President, Actium Group
Guests:
Saad Omer, M.P.H., Ph.D., M.B.B.S. | Inaugural Dean, Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Richard Hoffman, M.D., | Trustee, Southwestern Medical Foundation; and Former Chief Medical Officer of the State of Colorado.
Producer: Dustin Magwire | Digital Media Senior Manager, Southwestern Medical Foundation
Videography: Brazos Film & Video - www.brazosfilms.com
Disclaimer:
The Southwestern Medical Foundation Podcast is intended solely for educational purposes. Nothing contained therein constitutes, nor should be interpreted as medical, healthcare, financial or legal advice.
Southwestern Medical Foundation strives for accuracy in its publications, including the Podcast. However, due to the nature of the topics discussed, there frequently is not a clear-cut “right answer.” Consequently, Southwestern Medical Foundation cannot guarantee the accuracy or sufficiency of any information presented.
The views of the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of their employers or affiliated organizations, nor Southwestern Medical Foundation, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center or the University of Texas System. The inclusion of any guest or mention of any product or service does not constitute an endorsement thereof, nor of any company, employer, or organization with which the guest, product, or service is affiliated.
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By Southwestern Medical FoundationWhat does it take to lead in public health during a crisis and beyond? In this episode of Learning From Leaders, we sit down with Dr. Richard Hoffman, longtime state epidemiologist and former Chief Medical Officer of Colorado, and Dr. Saad Omer, Founding Dean of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. Together, they explore what it means to serve the public, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re preparing the next generation of public health leaders. From vaccine breakthroughs to data-driven community outreach, this episode offers a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and purpose.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and Introductions
02:00 – What Is Public Health?
06:30 – How They Got Started in Public Health
10:00 – Excellence for Impact: Building the New School of Public Health
13:30 – The Challenges and Opportunities in Texas
18:30 – COVID-19: Lessons in Trust, Coordination, and Communication
24:30 – Science in Action: Wastewater Surveillance and Innovation
33:30 – The Speed of Vaccine Development and Public Health Progress
36:30 – Global Vaccines and the Case for a Universal Flu Shot
40:30 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Building a Skilled Public Health Workforce
46:30 – Mentorship Journeys and Paying It Forward
54:30 – Scholarship, Philanthropy, and the Power of Education
59:00 – The Future of Public Health: AI, Rural Access, and What’s Next
01:05:05 – Rapid Fire Questions
Episode Details:
Episode 5, Season 2
Host: Mason Smith | Steering Committee Member, The Cary Council; Vice President, Actium Group
Guests:
Saad Omer, M.P.H., Ph.D., M.B.B.S. | Inaugural Dean, Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Richard Hoffman, M.D., | Trustee, Southwestern Medical Foundation; and Former Chief Medical Officer of the State of Colorado.
Producer: Dustin Magwire | Digital Media Senior Manager, Southwestern Medical Foundation
Videography: Brazos Film & Video - www.brazosfilms.com
Disclaimer:
The Southwestern Medical Foundation Podcast is intended solely for educational purposes. Nothing contained therein constitutes, nor should be interpreted as medical, healthcare, financial or legal advice.
Southwestern Medical Foundation strives for accuracy in its publications, including the Podcast. However, due to the nature of the topics discussed, there frequently is not a clear-cut “right answer.” Consequently, Southwestern Medical Foundation cannot guarantee the accuracy or sufficiency of any information presented.
The views of the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of their employers or affiliated organizations, nor Southwestern Medical Foundation, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center or the University of Texas System. The inclusion of any guest or mention of any product or service does not constitute an endorsement thereof, nor of any company, employer, or organization with which the guest, product, or service is affiliated.