Apeksha Phulgirkar
MPH Candidate, Global Health Track
Hometown: Aurangabad, India
Prior degree: B.D.S., Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Thesis
- “The Impact of Rurality, Socioeconomic Status, and Health Literacy on Lung Cancer Screening Uptake: a systematic review protocol”
- Mentors: Lucy Spalluto, M.D., M.P.H., Jennifer Lewis, M.D., M.P.H., and Rebecca Jerome, M.L.I.S., M.P.H.
Practicum
- “Bridging the Dental Care Gap: Addressing Oral Health Disparities in New York State Nursing Homes“
- Site: New York State Dental Foundation (Albany, NY)