MPH Internship Seminar

H510 MPH Internship Seminar

Faith Vawter, MPHMPH Internship Coordinator

AgendaAgenda

• Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities• Internship Search Process and FormsInternship Search Process and Forms• RequirementsRequirements• Timeline and DeadlinesTimeline and Deadlines• Q&AQ&A

MPH Internship OverviewMPH Internship Overview

• Required final, practical experience Required final, practical experience • Limited duration and project-basedLimited duration and project-based• Competency-basedCompetency-based• 200 hours, 6 credits, over one ten week term200 hours, 6 credits, over one ten week term• Can be done domestically or abroadCan be done domestically or abroad• Graded pass/no passGraded pass/no pass• On-site, not remoteOn-site, not remote• Should be done after all coursework is completedShould be done after all coursework is completed

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

MPH Internship CoordinatorAssist in identifying experiences in the U.S. and abroadAssist with paperwork and support your processEvaluate and submit final gradeReserve the right to terminate internship

StudentUpdate resume and cover letterSeek out, interview, and secure placement; complete site requirements** Remain up-to-date with paperwork/deadlines/deliverables Meet with Internship Coordinator 1-3 terms prior to completing internshipRegister for H510 for the duration of the internship.

Faculty AdvisorAssist in identifying experiences and/or learning objectivesSign off on term of placement

Where to lookWhere to look

20% published listings

25% targeted company websites

55% hidden internship market

1.Informational Interviews

2.Job Shadow

3.Volunteer

4.Career Fairs

5.Network!!

I am not currently approving internships in the following states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Tennessee

•Start your search early. Meet with me/OSU GO when you applyStart your search early. Meet with me/OSU GO when you apply

•All students are routed through OSU GO to secure travel insuranceAll students are routed through OSU GO to secure travel insurance

•Check on VISA informationCheck on VISA information

•1 credit course in Spring 1 credit course in Spring

•Peace Corps Masters InternationalPeace Corps Masters International

OSU GOOSU GO

University Plaza, Suite 130University Plaza, Suite 130

1600 SW Western Blvd1600 SW Western Blvd

541-737-3006541-737-3006

International InternshipsInternational Internships

Additional Skills DesiredAdditional Skills Desired

• Advanced ExcelAdvanced Excel, , Database, PowerpointDatabase, Powerpoint• Soliciting input from community and organization stakeholdersSoliciting input from community and organization stakeholders• Focus group facilitation/coding dataFocus group facilitation/coding data• Delivering health communication messagesDelivering health communication messages• EPIC and MeditechEPIC and Meditech• Grant writingGrant writing• Public speakingPublic speaking• Social marketing campaigns/social mediaSocial marketing campaigns/social media• GISGIS• Language (Spanish, Hmong, Arabic)Language (Spanish, Hmong, Arabic)• EvaluationEvaluation• Program planningProgram planning

Internship TimelineInternship TimelineWhat When

Step 1. Think about sites NOW

Step 2. Read MPH Internship Handbook NOW

Step 3. Meet with MPH Internship Coordinator (bring Internship Meeting Form) and if applicable, the Office of International Degree and Education Abroad

2-3 terms prior

Step 4. Make contacts with potential preceptors, provide them with your track competencies and discuss project(s); learn their requirements for having an intern; ask them recommended questions (contract!)

1-2 terms prior

Step 5. Fill out Application and Learning Contract-expect revisions; have faculty advisor sign Advisor Approval Form

1 term prior

Step 6. Fill out all forms including yellow TBA course form, obtain all signatures and turn into MPH Internship Coordinator

Friday of Week 10 prior if domestic; Monday of Week 2 term prior if abroad

Internship Timeline-contInternship Timeline-cont

• Every two weeks send email assignment to Internship Every two weeks send email assignment to Internship Coordinator. Questions and due dates are posted in Coordinator. Questions and due dates are posted in CanvasCanvas

• Midway Progress Report (week 5 or after first term)Midway Progress Report (week 5 or after first term)

• Keep a daily journalKeep a daily journal

• Keep a time logKeep a time log

• Alert the Internship Coordinator if any problems ariseAlert the Internship Coordinator if any problems arise

Internship Timeline-contInternship Timeline-cont

• Schedule an exit interview with Internship Schedule an exit interview with Internship Coordinator, complete checklistCoordinator, complete checklist

• Turn in final summary paper, student evaluation, Turn in final summary paper, student evaluation, time log, products developed in fieldtime log, products developed in field

• Have preceptor turn in preceptor evaluationHave preceptor turn in preceptor evaluation• Send preceptor Send preceptor ““Thank youThank you”” email/card email/card• Schedule final oral exam with faculty advisor and Schedule final oral exam with faculty advisor and

committeecommittee• The internship and final oral exam are mutually The internship and final oral exam are mutually

exclusive events. You will receive a grade for each exclusive events. You will receive a grade for each separately.separately.

Turning Down InternshipsTurning Down Internships

• Be professional in your communicationBe professional in your communication

• Be honest from the beginningBe honest from the beginning

• Offer to work for them in the futureOffer to work for them in the future

• Be graciousBe gracious

Internship FormsInternship Forms

• Internship Meeting formInternship Meeting form• Application and Learning Contract Application and Learning Contract • Faculty Advisor Approval Form Faculty Advisor Approval Form • Preceptor Signature Form Preceptor Signature Form • Internship Coordinator Signature Form Internship Coordinator Signature Form • Request for To-Be-Arranged Course Form Request for To-Be-Arranged Course Form • Midway Progress Report Midway Progress Report • Bi-weekly Progress Emails Bi-weekly Progress Emails • Final Student Evaluation and Summary Report Final Student Evaluation and Summary Report • Final Preceptor Evaluation Final Preceptor Evaluation • Products developed in field (reports, papers, presentations)Products developed in field (reports, papers, presentations)• Summary Time Log-signed Summary Time Log-signed

How to Write Learning ObjectivesHow to Write Learning Objectives(Question #8 on Application & Learning Contract)(Question #8 on Application & Learning Contract)

1.1. Focus on skills such as analysis, evaluation, and Focus on skills such as analysis, evaluation, and synthesissynthesis

2.2. Begin with an action verbBegin with an action verb

3.3. MeasurableMeasurable

4.4. Describe intended outcome, not processDescribe intended outcome, not process

5.5. Not narrative paragraph, bullet pointNot narrative paragraph, bullet point

6.6. Reference and build upon your Track CompetenciesReference and build upon your Track Competencies

See H510 Internship Webpage or H510 Handbook for more examplesSee H510 Internship Webpage or H510 Handbook for more examples

ExampleExample

HPHB Track Competency:HPHB Track Competency:

1)1)Design and implement strategies to promote health.Design and implement strategies to promote health. Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for the Tasting Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for the Tasting

Table program in Hood River. Table program in Hood River.

EOHS Track Competency:EOHS Track Competency:

1)1)Identify and assess the major environmental and Identify and assess the major environmental and occupational health & safety hazards that impact workers occupational health & safety hazards that impact workers and the general public.and the general public.

Map radon levels against lung cancer rates in the Portland Map radon levels against lung cancer rates in the Portland area to identify public risk.area to identify public risk.

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

Faith Vawter, MPHFaith Vawter, MPH

MPH Internship CoordinatorMPH Internship Coordinator

140 Women’s Building140 Women’s Building

Faith.Vawter@oregonstate.edu

(541) 737-4891(541) 737-4891