We spoke with Tchalare Kondi Makagni, MPH epidemiology candidate, to get his perspective on his applied practice experience with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Makagni's experience aligned with his passion for serving vulnerable populations. A public health applied practice experience (APE) is the opportunity to apply your classroom experience in a work setting. It is required for all students in professional master’s programs (MPH, MSPH, MPH&TM), including those with