The Beta Rho chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health at the University of Connecticut is pleased to announce this year’s inductees. Each year, Delta Omega elects new student, faculty, alumni and honorary members based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research and community service. Election of membership in Delta Omega is intended to not only recognize merit, but also to encourage and further excellence in and devotion to public health work.
Founded in 1924, Delta Omega is a national honor society existing to encourage research and scholarship among graduate students of public health and to recognize attainment and achievement in the field of public health. With over 80 active chapters worldwide, Delta Omega and its members are dedicated to ensuring the quality of the field of public health and to the protection and advancement of the health of all people.
This year’s Beta Rho inductees are:
Students:
Anita Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH (Cand.)
Christopher Steele, MD, MPH (Cand.)
Ran Zhao, MD, MPH (Cand.)
Faculty:
Stephen Schensul, PhD
Graduate Program in Public Health Alumni:
Cyndi Billian Stern, MPH (2005)
Kathryn Johnson, MD, MPH (1990)
Jeffrey Shaw, MPH (2012)
Congratulations to all new Beta Rho chapter members who were inducted on May 5 during the Graduate Program in Public Health Commencement Dinner!
For more information, contact: Matthew Cook, Delta Omega Beta Rho President at matthew.cook@uconn.edu.