Alumni
Corey A. Palmer, MS, MPH
Public Health Analyst, U.S. Public Health Services
Area of work: Public Health
Corey received his Bachelor degree in biological sciences from the University of South Carolina. He later attended graduate school at Howard University and earned a Master of Science in biology. After graduation, Corey began working with the District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) in the Office of Primary Care Administration. He was responsible for identifying and conducting assessments to recommend Health Professional Shortage Areas, facilitating the placement of healthcare providers in National Health Service Corps (NHSC), as well as the establishment of new NHSC sites, and coordinating the placement of J-1 visa waiver physicians in the District of Columbia. While working at DOH, Corey earned a Master of Public Health, with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health, from the George Washington University. After about 4 years at DOH, he was selected as a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Scholar. Upon completion of the HRSA Scholar program, Corey joined the United States Public Health Services and is currently assigned to HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. His job consists of providing oversight and management for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program to Region VII States.
Personal Information
I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and beautiful 18 month old daughter. I also like to volunteer for various ministries in my church, fellowship among other saints, exercise and listen to gospel music.
What I would like to get out of this program
I seek to become more knowledgeable in my profession, and to strengthen my skills sets and my abilities to be a leader. I would like to learn how to create resources that would sustain programs and manage in times of financial crises. I would also like to meet others in my profession and develop a diverse public health network.