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Mark Dal Corso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He teaches graduate and undergraduate public health courses and serves as faculty advisor for the MD/MPH rotation in the School of Medicine. He also provides pediatric care to a largely Spanish-speaking population at the DePaul Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in New Orleans.
Education:
- MD, Universidad de Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 1984
- BS/BA, University of California, Irvine, 1976
- MPH, Tulane University, 1988
- Residency in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine, Tulane University, 1987 & 1989
Dr. Dal Corso's research and practice focus on immigrant health, community health education, and public health policy. His work bridges clinical medicine and population health, particularly in underserved and multilingual communities. He has extensive experience in public health leadership, having served as Medical Director for the Louisiana HIV/AIDS Services Program and worked with international health organizations in Central America.
His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Child Health & Development, Community Training Methodologies, Public Health Policy & Practice, and Introduction to Public Health. Although specific publications are not listed here, his research is available via his NCBI profile, indicating ongoing scholarly contributions in public health and clinical pediatrics.
Professional Experience Highlights:
- Medical Director, Louisiana HIV/AIDS Services Program, Louisiana Office of Public Health
- Physician and Trainer, GoToNations (Christian non-profit in Central America)
- Faculty, LSU Department of Pediatrics
- Community Pediatrician, DePaul Community Health Center
Dr. Dal Corso is actively involved in student mentorship, particularly through the MD/MPH program, and integrates service, teaching, and public health practice in his career. He is also associated with research centers and training initiatives at Tulane, contributing to workforce development and community-engaged public health solutions.
