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Enhancing student practicum opportunities: the outbreak investigation option
M W Oberle1, H M Foy, R Alexander
1Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|January 3, 1996
Summary
Graduate students gain practical skills through outbreak investigation practicums. These experiences, vital for public health education, require faculty support and should be part of a diverse curriculum.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Graduate public health programs require practical training.
- Outbreak investigation practicums offer hands-on experience.
- Faculty involvement is crucial for program sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate outbreak investigation practicums for graduate students.
- To highlight the importance of faculty engagement in public health practice.
- To advocate for diverse practicum options in public health education.
Main Methods:
- Review of two distinct graduate practicum models (University of Washington and Yale University).
- Analysis of student participation and faculty collaboration over a six-year period.
- Qualitative assessment of program goals and sustainability factors.
Main Results:
- 48 students completed 40 outbreak investigations in collaboration with public health agencies.
- Different models of faculty involvement were observed (adjunct vs. core faculty).
- Faculty commitment to public health practice is essential for program viability.
Conclusions:
- Outbreak investigation practicums are valuable for developing essential public health skills.
- Sustainable practicum programs necessitate faculty valuing public health practice.
- Schools of public health should offer a variety of practicum experiences, including outbreak investigations.
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