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Jonathan P Guevarra1, Carl Abelardo T Antonio2,3, Eleanor C Castillo1
1Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
|February 11, 2026
Summary
This study explores developing a fellowship program in the Philippines to train health promotion policy specialists. It synthesizes literature to guide the creation of this crucial program for public health policy development.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Health Promotion
- Professional Development
Background:
- Fellowship programs typically focus on clinical practice in the Philippines, neglecting policy development.
- The Department of Health's (DOH) Health Promotion Framework Strategy 2030 highlights the need for skilled professionals in health promotion policy.
- There is a gap in specialized training for health promotion policy leadership.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform the design of a new fellowship program for health promotion policy specialists in the Philippines.
- To synthesize global and local literature on competencies, selection criteria, and implementation strategies for such fellowships.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of existing literature was conducted.
- The review synthesized information on competencies, selection criteria, and program implementation strategies.
- Literature was sourced globally and locally to inform the Philippine context.
Main Results:
- Identified key competencies required for health promotion policy specialists.
- Outlined essential selection criteria for fellowship candidates.
- Synthesized effective program implementation strategies from various contexts.
Conclusions:
- A specialized fellowship program is needed to build capacity in health promotion policy in the Philippines.
- The findings provide a foundation for developing a targeted and effective fellowship program.
- This initiative aims to strengthen the Philippines' public health policy landscape.
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