MPH Internship Seminar Faith Vawter, MPH MPH Internship Coordinator

Agenda International Internships, Teppei HayashiInternational Internships, Teppei Hayashi Internship Process and FormsInternship Process and Forms TimelineTimeline Resources on campusResources on campus Beyond GraduationBeyond Graduation Q&AQ&A

Welcome, Teppei Hayashi! Interim Education Abroad Advisor International Degree & Education Abroad (IDEA) 100 Heckart Lodge (541) for appointment

MPH Internship Overview Final, practical experience in the OMPH programFinal, practical experience in the OMPH program 200 hours, 6 credits, over one ten week term200 hours, 6 credits, over one ten week term Graded pass/no passGraded pass/no pass Term must be approved by faculty advisorTerm must be approved by faculty advisor Knowledge from coursework is applied in real-world settingKnowledge from coursework is applied in real-world setting Opportunity to apply existing skills, learn new ones, gain experience, reflect on learning objectives/track competenciesOpportunity to apply existing skills, learn new ones, gain experience, reflect on learning objectives/track competencies

Before- Internship Timeline WhatWhen Step 1. Think about sitesNOW Step 2. Read and print MPH Internship HandbookNOW Step 3. Meet with faculty advisor, MPH Internship Coordinator and possibly IE3 Advisor 3 terms prior Step 4. Make contacts with potential preceptors, provide them with your track competencies and discuss project(s) 2-3 terms prior Step 5. Fill out Application and Learning Contract; have faculty advisor sign Advisor Approval Form, give them copies of both 1 term prior Step 6. Fill out all forms, obtain all signatures and turn into MPH Internship Coordinator Week 10 term prior

Before- Where to look Faculty AdvisorsFaculty Advisors OMPH listservOMPH listserv OSU MPH listservOSU MPH listserv OMPH DatabaseOMPH Database PeersPeers Individual contactsIndividual contacts IE3IE3 80% of internships are not posted!

Internship Forms Application and Learning ContractApplication and Learning Contract Faculty Advisor Approval FormFaculty Advisor Approval Form Preceptor Signature FormPreceptor Signature Form Internship Coordinator Signature FormInternship Coordinator Signature Form Request for To-Be-Arranged Course FormRequest for To-Be-Arranged Course Form Midway Progress ReportMidway Progress Report Final Student Evaluation and Summary ReportFinal Student Evaluation and Summary Report Final Preceptor EvaluationFinal Preceptor Evaluation Products developed in fieldProducts developed in field

How to Write Learning Objectives 1.Describe performance of a major cognitive skill 2.Begin with an action verb 3.Measurable 4.Describe intended outcome, not process 5.Not narrative paragraph, bullet point 6.Reference and build upon your Track Competencies

Format 1.Track Competency a. Learning objective (one task per each learning objective) Example: 1.HMP TC #1 2.HMP TC #5 3.HMP TC #8 a. Develop standard measures for quality of care based on input from stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, and best practices

During- Timeline Every two weeks send update to Internship CoordinatorEvery two weeks send update to Internship Coordinator Weeks 3-4 give preceptor Midway Progress Report (due Week 5)Weeks 3-4 give preceptor Midway Progress Report (due Week 5) Week 7 give preceptor final evaluation; begin writing your summary reportWeek 7 give preceptor final evaluation; begin writing your summary report Weeks 7-10 finish summary report and site evaluation (due Monday of Finals week)Weeks 7-10 finish summary report and site evaluation (due Monday of Finals week)

After- Timeline Week 10 schedule an exit interview with Internship Coordinator, complete checklistWeek 10 schedule an exit interview with Internship Coordinator, complete checklist Send preceptor “Thank you” /cardSend preceptor “Thank you” /card Schedule final oral exam with faculty advisor and committeeSchedule final oral exam with faculty advisor and committee

Career Services B008 Kerr Administration Building Drop-In Hours Mon-Thur, 1-4pmDrop-In Hours Mon-Thur, 1-4pm Internship Predictor: Predictor: Career counselingCareer counseling Career SeminarsCareer Seminars Employment/Internship OpportunitiesEmployment/Internship Opportunities Career FairsCareer Fairs Resume/Cover Letter reviewResume/Cover Letter review Mock interviewsMock interviews Beaver JobNetBeaver JobNet

Toward Graduation NETWORK!NETWORK! EXPOSURE!EXPOSURE! BlogBlog LinkedInLinkedIn Attend conferencesAttend conferences Subscribe to journalsSubscribe to journals Attend webinarsAttend webinars Attend career fairsAttend career fairs Source:

Worst Resume Blunders Dear….Sir?Dear….Sir? Text Text Language Template bloopers (even on internship summaries!)Template bloopers (even on internship summaries!) Misrepresenting yourselfMisrepresenting yourself Don’t stalk potential employersDon’t stalk potential employers Check your uploadsCheck your uploads Do not assumeDo not assume etiquette etiquette First impressions matter!First impressions matter! Source:

QUESTIONS? Faith Vawter, MPH MPH Internship Coordinator 445 Waldo Hall (541)