Meet Dr. Scott Wetstone, associate professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at UConn Health, in this faculty interview led by Dr. Doug Brugge.

With more than four decades at UConn, Dr. Wetstone reflects on his unconventional career path, his commitment to evidence-based decision-making, and his philosophy for teaching epidemiology and biostatistics to students who may feel intimidated by numbers.

In this conversation, Dr. Wetstone discusses:

• Why evidence matters more than convention
• How he helps MPH students succeed in epidemiology and biostatistics
• The importance of asking “why” in public health and medicine
• Adapting to change while staying grounded in values
• Preparing students to think independently in a rapidly changing world

This interview is part of the Public Health Sciences Faculty Interview Series, highlighting the people, perspectives, and teaching philosophies that shape public health education at UConn Health.

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