Anita Minh
Youth Mental Health, Labour force participation, Social Epidemiology
Dr. Chris McLeod
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?
Working at an interdisciplinary research environment - the Centre for Research on Inner City Health in Toronto, Ontario - was the catalyst for my interest in graduate school. There, I gained perspective about the value of the type of research that I want to do, and got a taste of how to make research applicable to the everyday. I pursued a graduate degree to further my understanding of the field, to connect with people with similar interests, and to upgrade my skills.
Why did you decide to study at UBC?
Among other reasons, the School of Population and Public Health had a philosophy of education that appealed to me, and seemed to offer the opportunities for partnership in research that I was looking for. In thinking about the networks that I have been connected to here, I feel optimistic about the longevity of my research relationships.
What do you hope to accomplish with your research?
My research is only a small step towards my goals of understanding how social inequities can develop and become entrenched over the life course. By focusing on how society can be a constraint or facilitator during key transition periods in the lives of individuals, I hope that my research can inform areas in which social change can be made for health equity.
What are your future career goals?
I hope that my future holds for me many opportunities for: advocacy-based research in the social determinants of health, community-research partnerships, and health communication.
What has been your most memorable Vancouver experience so far?
The greatest surprise of living in Vancouver has been the how accessible trips to mountains and islands have been. Via public transit, I've been able to be my most active in Vancouver. The first time I completed the Grouse Grind, hiking up to the top of Grouse Mountain, was definitely a personal triumph and a highlight of my experience here.
Personal Interests / Hobbies
Science fiction, writing, music
