1. Field Placement Briefing
Welcome!
Spring 2019

2. You should have in place already:
Signed approval forms, student applied learning agreement and release of records, registered for PBHL 7560
Make sure all of your site HR Pre-Internship Requirements are complete.
Especially if you are going to:
CDC
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Health Districts
Athens Regional Medical Center

3. During your internship
Your advisor will be your instructor and assign your grade.
The practice Coordinator will place an initial call/ to your site supervisor at the beginning of the semester. At mid-point the Practice Coordinator will arrange for a conference call between all three, student, Coordinator and Site Supervisor.
All links to all required forms can be found on our web page:

4. During your internship: continued
Keep a copy of your internship proposal to write your report from. There is a link to the template on the web page.
All reports and evaluations have to be submitted to your Academic Advisor and the Practice Coordinator
Keep a log of your hours (found on the web page)
Dual Degree internship placements have to meet guidelines of both programs.

5. End of Semester
Final reports, evaluations and time log are to be submitted to the Practice Coordinator and your advisor ONE WEEK BEFORE the last day of classes.
Spring 2014 Mid term evaluation: Feb. 27th
Spring 2014 Final eval and report: the week of April 28th
Your evaluation of your internship experience, site and supervisor will be sent by Survey Monkey before the end of the semester. Completion of this is required.

6. Beginning your Internship
Professionalism: Going from Student to Public Health Professional

7. OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH DAN
DAN FELTS
CAREER CONSULTANT FOR THE FRANKLIN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (LIFE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE), THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Dan serves the University of Georgia students for the College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, and Franklin College of Arts & Sciences (Life/Physical Science).
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH DAN
Call (706) to make an appointment
Students may also schedule an appointment with their Career Consultant through their Handshake account.
Drop by Dan's Satellite Hours on Thursdays from 3:00pm until 5:00pm in Biological Sciences, Room 402
Visit Room 246 in Clark Howell for "Drop-In Hours." Dan typically covers "Drop-In Hours" on Tuesdays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm

8. How do students benefit from an internship?
Internships are very important in a student’s career development. Through these assignments, students can:
Determine if this is an appropriate career path.
Find out how to prepare for a career in a specific field.
Develop a network of professional contacts for future opportunities and references.
Learn about the workplace skills to develop in order to build a strong resume.
Find out what to expect when transitioning into a full-time job.

9. Network. As a young professional, your main interest should be meeting people who can provide you with information about your future profession. Build professional relationships with your supervisors and other managers in the organization and learn about their experiences. One way to do this is through informational interviewing.
Take initiative. Don't wait until someone hands you something to do. Seek out opportunities to learn as much as you can! Complete small tasks quickly and ask for more challenging tasks. Don't turn down any assignment because you think it is beneath you. Remember, you are there to learn all aspects of the organization. However, you may volunteer to help with projects that interest you.
Ask questions! Meet with your supervisor. If your supervisor does not seem to make time for you, don't take it personally. She/he may be busy with other work commitments. Take the initiative to schedule meetings with them. It's important to let your supervisor know what you have accomplished and to be able to ask questions. Be sure to get a final evaluation at the end of your internship.
Be professional. Arrive at work on time (preferably a few minutes early) and resist the temptation to leave early. If you will miss any work, call in prior to your reporting time. Respect the employer's dress code. Use your time efficiently—minimize breaks and lunch hour, and avoid gossip and office politics. Never do homework on the job. Avoid making personal calls.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Always remember that an internship is a learning experience for you. While the employer expects to get a certain level of work from you, you are not expected to know everything. Seek advice and raise questions whenever you encounter something that is not familiar to you. Be open-minded about new ideas and procedures—remember that you don't know everything and that your professors didn't teach you everything.
Do your best work. Ensure that all work assignments are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Take your position seriously, whether paid or unpaid, and when asked to perform menial tasks, do so without complaining. Supervisors need to know that you are capable of small tasks before they can trust you with more responsibility. At the end of the internship, always leave on good terms. Even if you have a bad experience, never burn your bridges, because you do not know when it could come back and hurt you!

10. First day on Site: School vs. work
Work Place
Is about the organization and its mission.
Is a Process
Has sprints and Lulls
Has less frequent or little feedback
Is ongoing and repetitive
Is About you
Has a destination
Has Regular Deadlines
Has Regular rewards
Has definite projects
Material Source: Dr. Edith Parsons, District 2 Public Health. In lecture for PBHL 3100 Spring 2012 entitled: Beginning Your New Job or Internship.

11. Tips for College Graduates
Build your credibility
Make Mistakes and then Learn from them
Find a Mentor
Discover what “soft skills” need work
Give to Get
Dress to match the culture
Switch your focus
Cultivate Patience
Be coachable and a team player
Identify your point of distinction
Use strong verbs to describe what you do
Be agile and continuously learn

12. On your first day….Professionalism
Be on time. On time means 10 minutes early.
Dress appropriately: dress the way your supervisor dresses.
Get to know the culture….what is appropriate behavior?

13. As the placement progresses:
Treat this placement as a job. Do your best.
Always be professional and remain out of any politics
Ask questions. Get clarification on projects and expectations.
Stay within your site’s policies
Know the chain of command and who you are directly responsible to.
The Practice Coordinator and your Advisors are good resources. Please call on us.
If you have any problems or issues, please do not hesitate to call me. I can help if I know there is a problem

14. End of the placement
End on a positive: your supervisor and colleagues are potential sources of positions and references.
Tie up loose ends to the best of your ability. Think of the person who will be carrying on your projects.
Follow HR policy on leaving a position. E.g. turning in badges, parking decals, exit interviews.

15. Now, go forth and rock!