Theresa C. Soya, MPH

Theresa C. Soya, MPH is a public health professional with expertise in health communication and medical education. Here are some key details about her background and career:

Education and Early Career

Theresa Soya graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.1 During her time at TCNJ, she was mentored by professors Dr. Pollock and Dr. Farbman in the Department of Communication Studies, who encouraged her to pursue graduate education.1

After graduating from TCNJ, Soya went on to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed in May 2019 while working part-time in the public health field.1

Professional Experience

Following her undergraduate studies, Soya gained valuable experience through:

• A summer internship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia research center, which she obtained through a connection from Dr. Farbman.1
• Working for three years in research at the Penn Injury Science Center.1

Currently, Theresa Soya holds the position of Manager, Medical Education at Physicians' Education Resource®, LLC (PER®).2 In this role, she likely contributes to providing continuing education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals.

Skills and Interests

Soya is described as an ambitious and compassionate young professional with expertise in both public health and communication studies.2 Her interests appear to include:

• Health communication
• Medical education
• Public health research
• Teaching (she taught as an adjunct faculty member at TCNJ)1

Future Aspirations

Theresa Soya has expressed interest in pursuing a PhD in public health in the future. Her ultimate career goal is to become a full-time professor, allowing her to mentor and support students in the same way her TCNJ professors helped her.1