Public Health Society (PHS)

Prevent, Promote, Protect

The Hosts of the First-Ever UC Merced National Public Health Week

Public Health Society (PHS) is a team of undergraduate students at UC Merced growing and working together to open doors of opportunities for each other to learn about the diverse options that the Public Health field has to offer; as well as the impact that it can have on the community. Through our three pillars - Prevent, Promote, Protect - the members of Public Health Society will engage with both the local community, as well as abroad, to share our knowledge and practice what we learn. All majors welcome!

Our Events & Programs

General Body Meetings: Thursday 6-7 p.m., Granite Pass 130

Our doors are open to all students - not just public health! Join us for professional development, socials, and community service. 

Special Events

Fall Semester: Public Health Grad Mentorship Program

Originally launched remotely in the 2021-2022 academic year, Public Health Society has collaborated with the Public Health Grad Group to bring together undergraduates and graduate students for opportunities relating to mentorship and networking. Since then, the Mentorship Program has been launched in Fall to connect grad students with undergrads to serve as mentors and mentees. Each Fall, Public Health Society collaboratively hosts a Meet N Greet for mentees to meet their potential mentors, and then allows mentees to pick their mentors. Some semesters include workshops for professional development, but the one thing that is always consistent is that the mentors guide their mentees through one-on-one meetings to help mentees reach their professional and personal goals. 

Spring Semester: UC Merced National Public Health Week

Brought to you by the Public Health Society at UC Merced. 

Click the button to learn more about the historic event that Public Health Society helped bring to UC Merced!