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Harshada Karnik1, Kari Oldfield-Tabbert2, Rachel Schulman1
1Center for Public Health Systems, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|December 28, 2023
Summary
A pilot paid internship program connected public health students with local health departments (LHDs) to address workforce shortages. This initiative successfully supported LHDs and demonstrated potential for long-term capacity building in public health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Workforce Development
- Health Services Administration
- Higher Education Partnerships
Background:
- Persistent understaffing in governmental public health creates challenges like program cuts and staff burnout.
- Local health departments (LHDs) face an urgent need to replenish their workforce.
- Developing effective recruitment pathways is crucial for maintaining public health capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a paid internship initiative connecting Master of Public Health (MPH) students with LHDs.
- To assess the feasibility and impact of a university-LHD partnership model for workforce development.
- To gain insights into strengthening the governmental public health sector's capacity.
Main Methods:
- A pilot program involved nine LHDs hosting ten MPH students for 12-week paid internships.
- Internship projects were collaboratively developed by LHDs with guidance from a state association of health officials.
- Student performance and project completion were monitored throughout the internships.
Main Results:
- All ten students successfully completed their assigned internship projects within the LHDs.
- Students provided valuable contributions to LHDs through the completion of short-term projects.
- The program demonstrated the potential for students to support immediate LHD needs.
Conclusions:
- The internship model shows promise for reinforcing the governmental public health sector's capacity.
- Sustained support and minor program adjustments can enhance the long-term effectiveness of this initiative.
- This approach offers a viable strategy for building future public health workforce capacity.
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