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The road to developing an advanced degree program in public health preparedness
1Section of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA. rcherry@psu.edu
Summary
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine launched the first Master of Homeland Security (MHS) in public health preparedness. This innovative program addresses the growing need for skilled professionals in homeland security and public health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Homeland Security
- Medical Education
Background:
- Public health preparedness is an emerging professional discipline.
- Academic medicine is well-suited to contribute to this field.
- The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine recognized a need for specialized education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a novel Master of Homeland Security (MHS) degree program.
- To showcase a case study in aligning government and academic medicine leadership.
- To detail a multidisciplinary approach to graduate program development.
Main Methods:
- A 10-step, multidisciplinary program-development process was employed.
- A flexible network of strategic partners and alliances was adopted.
- The process spanned three years, emphasizing collaboration and core competencies.
Main Results:
- The first MHS degree program in public health preparedness at a U.S. medical school was established.
- The program integrates expertise in epidemiology, disaster communication, agricultural biosecurity, and critical infrastructure protection.
- A flexible, partnership-driven model facilitated adaptation to the evolving homeland security landscape.
Conclusions:
- The MHS program provides specialized training for practicing professionals in homeland security.
- Graduates are prepared for leadership, education, and research roles in the field.
- This model demonstrates successful collaboration between government and academic medicine.
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