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In an inspiring academic journey, Terence \u201cTerry\u201d Chan is nearing the end of his Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa, while his daughter, Cynthia Chan, has just begun her own studies in the same field.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a parent, it\u2019s wonderful to be supportive. Having gone through the classes myself, I can help her prepare for what\u2019s ahead,\u201d said Terry. He specifically mentioned biostatistics, recalling how challenging it was and wanting to ready his daughter mentally for that hurdle.<\/p>\n
Both are part of the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, albeit from different locations: Terry is completing his studies remotely from Michigan, while Cynthia is on the M\u0101noa campus.<\/p>\n
Terry brings 25 years of experience as a pediatric dentist and joined the inaugural Distance Education (DE) cohort in 2022 to deepen his understanding of health beyond just clinical practice. After earning her Bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology from the University of Hawai\u02bbi in 2024, Cynthia chose the MPH program to combine her clinical training with a broader, population-level perspective on health.<\/p>\n
The pandemic and his dental practice caused Terry’s graduation timeline to stretch, but he eventually completed his practicum with the Pacific Institute of Hawai\u02bbi on the Big Island, focusing on oral health outcomes and the dental workforce.<\/p>\n
Cynthia, still working through her coursework, aims to bridge clinical care with public health. Her practical experience at the Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Health fueled her passion, and seeing her father succeed in his program further solidified her decision to pursue this path.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was motivating to see him achieve his goals, and I realized I could do it too,\u201d Cynthia remarked.<\/p>\n
Despite holding several advanced degrees, Terry feels the MPH program has greatly expanded his understanding of how community health systems work. He shared, \u201cThis program has been enlightening. A key lesson is the importance of collaborating with lawmakers and being an advocate for community health issues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having attended three other universities, Terry believes that his experience at UH has been the most fulfilling. \u201cPeople often talk about the \u2018ohana spirit in Hawai\u02bbi, but at M\u0101noa, it truly resonates,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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