Graduate Resources
BullPEN
Bull Professional Engagement Network
USF COPH's Bull Professional Engagement Network (BullPEN) prepares students for their post-graduate careers by offering career planning workshops, career development seminars, alumni job talks, and more.
The BullPEN provides both required and optional career planning and professional development opportunities for students while emphasizing professional reflection, intention, and application to help students develop healthy, professional habits both now and in their future public health careers.
There will always be public health challenges that need to be addressed. And to do that, we need a well-trained public health workforce. We need YOU.
To learn more, browse the offerings below or reach out to Dr. Caitlin Wolfe (caitlinwolfe@usf.edu) with any questions you may have.
Seminars and Events
BullPEN Seminars
Virtual career and professional development seminars help students maximize their time in graduate school and prepare for post-graduation opportunities. Topics include crafting resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, job search, STAR response in interviews, and salary negotiation.
Career Cafés
On the first Friday of every month, join us for open forum with Q&A on anything and everything career related. Students can drop in and ask for guidance on resumes, cover letters, job seeking advice, interview prep, and more.
"So, How’d You Get Your Job?" Series
Learn from public health professionals as they share their career journeys. Previous lineups featured speakers from The Carter Center, Tampa VA Hospital, Department of Energy, International Organization for Migration, Save the Children Canada, and Restoration Hem Project—with more to come this year!
Special Events
BullPEN hosts special events year-round, such as a PhD Student Panel where doctoral students share their journeys and an Expert Panel featuring professionals discussing the interconnected nature of public health and global collaboration. Watch for more special events this year!