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Rita Hedo, MPH

Rita Hedo, MPH

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Epidemiologist II at County of San Diego, HHSA,PHS, EISB

  • Education

    • UC San Diego

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Public Health Epidemiology (MPH)

      Activities and Societies: Executive Team Member of Public Health Graduate Student Organization; Member of the MPH Curriculum Committee; Member of Strategic Planning Steering Committee for the new School of Public Health. Trained on the traditional and modern approach epidemiology.Core Curriculum Include: Infectious Disease Epidemiology Methods and Controls, Infectious Disease and Health Economic Modeling/Lab, Advanced Methods in Epidemiology/Lab, Bio-statistics, Cardiovascular Diseases Epidemiology/Lab, Scientific Writing, Behavioral Intervention Theories, Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology/Lab, Health Policy and Healthcare System, Bio-medical Research Methods, Health Communication & Promotion,… Show more Trained on the traditional and modern approach epidemiology.Core Curriculum Include: Infectious Disease Epidemiology Methods and Controls, Infectious Disease and Health Economic Modeling/Lab, Advanced Methods in Epidemiology/Lab, Bio-statistics, Cardiovascular Diseases Epidemiology/Lab, Scientific Writing, Behavioral Intervention Theories, Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology/Lab, Health Policy and Healthcare System, Bio-medical Research Methods, Health Communication & Promotion, and Public Health Ethic & Practice. Show less

    • San Diego Miramar College

      2013 - 2016
      Associate of Science Biology-Allied Health, Honors (A.S.) with Transfer to UC

      Trained on various laboratory techniques and lab report writings (e.g., bacterial staining, culturing, chemical and microbiological testings, identifying the unknown microorganisms and organic chemicals, DNA extraction, measurement labs, cadaver labs, flow cytometry handling, centrifuging, etc.)‎Core curriculum: Microbiology with Lab, Human Anatomy with Lab (including cadaver labs), Human Physiology with Lab, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, and Math Statistics.

    • UC San Diego

      2016 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science Family Medicine & Public Health (B.S.)

      Activities and Societies: Community Service Officer at the Public Health Undergraduate Student Organization. Trained on the bio-psycho-social model Core classes: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Behavior & Chronic Diseases, Environmental & Occupational Health Science, Health Policies & Law, U.S. Healthcare System, Primary Care & Public Health Integration, and Senior Research Capstone Project.

  • Experience

    • UC San Diego

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

      - Monitored clinical trials ensuring biological samples were collected according to IRB (InstitutionalReview Board) regulations and study protocols. - Conducted comprehensive literature review, developed abstracts for research conferences, and presented posters at research conferences. - Analyzed a dataset using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and R Studio software to develop master thesis-manuscript. - Developed survey questions and study materials along with health education manuals. - Interviewed research participants via phone and in-person, administered study visit assessments, and collected biological/environmental samples and processed them at the lab. Show less

      • Clinical Research Associate

        Oct 2016 - Sept 2021

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

    • County of San Diego

      Jun 2020 - now

      Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch | Outbreak Subject Matter Expert Public Health Services: HIV, STD, Hepatitis Branch | Ryan White Program

      • Epidemiologist II

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Epidemiologist I

        Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

      • COVID-19 Epidemiologist

        Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

      • HIV Epidemiologist

        Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Epidemiologist

      UNI United Nursing International Healthcare Recruiters
      Dec 2020

    • The Art of Inclusive Communication

      National Conflict Resolution Center
      May 2018

    • Good Clinical Practice

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      Apr 2018

    • Excellence in Research Presentation

      University of California San Diego
      May 2018

    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
      May 2020

    • Communication and Leadership

      University of California San Diego
      Jun 2018

    • Biomedical Research- Basic/Refresher

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      Apr 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rita Hedo, MPH
      Contributor Scholar Pin/Award University of California, San Diego May 2018 Got nominated by the department of psychiatry to perform a 20 minutes PowerPoint data presentation to a panelist at an undergraduate research conference, where a certificate of achievement and a scholar pin were awarded.
    • Awarded to Rita Hedo, MPH
      Provost Honors University of California San Diego Jun 2017 Achieved a GPA higher than 3.50 in over 12 units/quarter
    • Awarded to Rita Hedo, MPH
      Honors Graduate/Dean’s List San Diego Miramar College May 2016 Graduated with Associate Degree in Science of Biology-Allied Health with Honors

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Service Officer

      Issued by University of California San Diego on May 2017
      University of California San DiegoAssociated with Rita Hedo, MPH

    • Patient Care Volunteer at PACU and Prebys Cardiovascular Institute

      Issued by Scripps Memorial Hospital on Aug 2015
      Scripps Memorial HospitalAssociated with Rita Hedo, MPH

    • President

      Issued by UCSD Public Health Student Organization on Jun 2020
      UCSD Public Health Student OrganizationAssociated with Rita Hedo, MPH