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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Training
  • Academic-Practice Partnerships
  • Workforce Development

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  • Public Health Training Centers (PHTCs) began offering field placements in 2010.
  • The Interns and Mentors Program for ACTion (IMPACT) Field Placement Program has a 10-year history, initially funded in 2002.
  • The program aims to enhance public health workforce preparedness through practical experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe best practices and lessons learned in establishing and managing a PHTC field placement program.
  • To detail the structure, processes, and roles within the IMPACT Field Placement Program.
  • To provide a framework for other academic public health programs to develop similar internship initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • The IMPACT program utilizes a refined six-step process: opportunity identification, student marketing, student selection, partner placement, progress evaluation, and program evaluation.
  • The article describes the program's operational structure and the collaborative roles of academic institutions and practice partners.
  • Evidence of program effectiveness and lessons learned over a decade are discussed.

Main Results:

  • The IMPACT program successfully places students in field experiences, contributing to their professional development.
  • The six-step process provides a structured approach to managing field placements effectively.
  • The program demonstrates the value of academic-practice partnerships in public health training.

Conclusions:

  • The described six-step process and lessons learned can guide the development and management of internship programs in other PHTCs and academic settings.
  • Effective field placement programs are crucial for preparing the future public health workforce.
  • Continued refinement and evaluation are key to successful public health training initiatives.