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Technical assistance from student interns

P M Gass1, R Barber-Madden

  • 1Center for Population and Family Health, School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1993
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Public health student interns from Columbia University provided technical assistance to health agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean. This collaboration benefited both the students and the host agencies, fostering valuable public health experience.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • International Health
  • Health Services Administration

Background:

  • Public health agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean often require specialized technical assistance.
  • Educational institutions can play a role in supporting global health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a student intern program providing technical assistance to health service agencies.
  • To assess the benefits of this program for both student interns and host agencies.

Main Methods:

  • Student interns from Columbia University's public health program participated.
  • Short-term technical assistance was provided to health service agencies in Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and controlAdolescent PregnancyAmericasCaribbeanDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEconomic FactorsEducationFertilityHealthHealth EducationHealth ServicesHiv InfectionsInternational CooperationLatin AmericaMaternal-child Health ServicesMedical StudentsNew YorkNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation DynamicsPrimary Health CarePublic HealthReproductive BehaviorSchoolsSocioeconomic FactorsStudentsUnited StatesUniversitiesViral DiseasesWomen's Status

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  • The program facilitated the transfer of knowledge and skills.
  • Interns gained practical experience in global public health settings.
  • Participating agencies received valuable support for their health service initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • The internship program serves as a successful model for inter-institutional collaboration in public health.
  • This initiative offers mutual benefits, enhancing public health capacity and professional development.