Application of the Intervention Mapping Framework to Develop an Integrated Twenty-first Century Core Curriculum-Part...

Area of Science:

• Public Health Education
• Curriculum Development
• Systems Thinking in Health

Background:

• Public health training requires reform to meet 21st-century demands.
• A systems thinking approach with interdisciplinary focus is essential for modern public health challenges.
• Key areas for reform include problem-solving, leadership, technology, finance, and communication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the implementation and evaluation processes of a revised public health curriculum.
• To outline lessons learned from piloting a transformed Masters in Public Health core curriculum.
• To demonstrate an evidence-informed approach to curriculum enhancement.

Main Methods:

• Piloted a revised public health curriculum with over 200 students.
• Employed a rigorous process and outcome evaluation plan.
• Collected feedback from students and faculty on instructional materials.

Main Results:

• Increased student enrollment and faculty involvement in successive pilots.
• Identified the value of committed faculty and learner engagement in evaluation.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of an evidence-informed curriculum development process.

Conclusions:

• Successful curriculum transformation requires committed leadership, faculty engagement, and time.
• Learner and faculty feedback is crucial for enhancing educational programs.
• The transformed curriculum aims to produce better-trained, interdisciplinary public health professionals.