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After reviewing the feedback received from my subject professor, I have made the appropriate changes that were suggested in the assessment, with more improved concepts and examples.

Starting from the feedback received regarding the values statement, in the original file my work didn’t clearly state the value and lacked examples, so I modified the statement as:

Value Statement

I am eager to work as an epidemiologist or as a public health analyst at the entry-level position in the National Institute of Health (NIH, 2023). In transitioning to the position of epidemiologist as a dental surgeon and a public health student, my guiding principles are to improve population health outcomes through evidence-based research and treatment objectives. With a strong background in health care and a commitment to preventive medicine, i bring a unique perspective to epidemiology, recognizing the importance of dental health for overall well-being. My dedication to ethical behavior and justice in health care drives me to address health disparities and advocate for marginalized groups. As leaders in a business have a big impact on workplace ethics because they set the bar and model ethical behavior for the rest of the workforce (Provis, 2023). I strive to use my clinical knowledge and analytical skills to study disease trends, identify risk factors, and create initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, I am committed to making a significant contribution to public health and, ultimately, to a better and fairer future.

Regarding the capital statement, the professor suggested explaining all three areas of capital with examples, so the changes I made are below:

Social, Cultural and Intellectual Capital

My social capital is made up of a wide variety of networks of community individuals, researchers, and healthcare professionals (dentists), which enhance my interaction and engagement with public health initiatives, contributing towards my learning. For a public health intervention, this network of people who work together and share knowledge is beneficial to me. Working with a diversity of communities has heightened my cultural awareness of sociocultural factors of health, which has allowed me to effectively customize treatments (Hutchison & Bressi, 2021). In keeping with the benevolence and non-maleficence philosophies, I made sure that research approaches were clear, and that information was kept private (Stoff, 2021) My participation in a community health effort intended for migrant groups in culturally diverse Australia. The code of ethics supports good patient care and service delivery within an ethical framework, which helps in keeping the public safe, and also because of the sensitivity of cultural norms and values, which we had to respect as they can impact the network and interaction with patients (Ahpra & National Boards, 2023) . Through the utilization of numerous types of capital, I expand my efficacy as a healthcare practitioner, supporting complete approaches to healthcare delivery that attend to social, cultural, and cognitive characteristics (Yinusa & Faezipour, 2023).

At the bottom of the assignment, where I found the feedback, it was suggested to me to make changes in the connection to the field, which I did below, I tried to make the whole assignment interconnected depending on the degree I have, the study I am pursuing:

Connection to field

My involvement in research projects and health policies enabled me to learn about the effectiveness of Australian policies, which are influenced by social determinants of health, to promote health and wellbeing for all (Department of Health and Aged Care, 2019).
By participating in the critical appraisal assessments, I was able to use the research evidence effectively and consistently.
The collection of data by surveys using sampling techniques and the use of a risk matrix tool has collaboratively led me to understand the efficacy of predicting the effectiveness of the disease trend impact and measures that can be taken.
With my current job position as a dental assistant since 2022, this opportunity has given me good insights on different disease patterns and risk factors for disease prevention. For example, my involvement in dental practice helped me to understand the integrity and ethical implications of patient-centered care.

So, the above were the major changes I made in the assessment with addition of more aspects from the feedback received:

Made opening sentence for each paragraph, with the use of headings, making the points more clear
I Tried to use correct choice of words and grammar as suggested

For making a correlation with the conclusion and the area of expertise or strength and weakness, changes have been made.

Strength and Weakness

Regarding my previous and ongoing health studies, I have developed a patient-centered approach. For example, good communication with patients by showing empathy for them has improved my abilities over time and turned into a strength (Yanjiao et al.,2023).
The ability to evaluate the data throughout the master's degree, either by doing research proposals, critical analysis, projects, tender applications, or even during community engagement camps, has taught me analytical skills.
My understanding of health-related issues, healthcare delivery, insights into patient care, disease prevention and management, and epidemiological skills have all enriched me with clinical expertise.

Feedback and reflection are the major sources of improvement, which shows the area of concern sometimes. I overthink some aspects, which impact my decisions, as it slows down my mental capacity to understand and learn. Currently, I am focusing on taking a step back by distracting myself from un-necessary thoughts and focusing on problem solving, for which I have also taken a short course on growth mindset tips.

During the course of my master's in public health, I have learned a great deal about both individual and community abilities. I have also developed my expertise in research, critical thinking, risk analysis, policies, and logic models. In addition to receiving comments, thinking back on what I had learned eventually aided in my development both personally and professionally with the blend of ethical decision making, role of epidemiologist for National Institute of Health

With my revised capability statement, i tried to cover each aspect of the feedback i received, and make sure that every information is research based.