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Edward F Lawlor1, Matthew W Kreuter, Anne K Sebert-Kuhlmann
1Edward F. Lawlor, Matthew W. Kreuter, Anne K. Sebert-Kuhlmann, and Timothy D. McBride are with the Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
American Journal of Public Health
|February 24, 2015
Summary
Brown School
Area of Science:
- Public Health Education
- Transdisciplinary Studies
Background:
- Master of Public Health (MPH) programs require innovative curricula.
- Transdisciplinary problem-solving is crucial for modern public health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and implementation of a novel MPH program.
- To outline the rationale, principles, and competencies of the transdisciplinary approach.
Main Methods:
- Curriculum design focused on transdisciplinary problem-solving.
- Integration of transdisciplinary content delivery and evaluation.
- Assessment of student acquisition of transdisciplinary competencies.
Main Results:
- A feasible MPH program model centered on transdisciplinary problem-solving was developed.
- Specific transdisciplinary competencies were identified and integrated into the curriculum.
- The program's evaluation framework demonstrated its effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The transdisciplinary approach is a viable and effective model for MPH education.
- This model equips students with essential skills for complex public health issues.
- The program successfully integrates theory and practice in public health training.
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