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Gillings MPH Practicum

Gillings MPH Practicum

Partnering with communities from Lenoir County, NC to Lilongwe, Malawi, UNC Gillings students are making a world of difference

This 200 (minimum) hour planned, mentored and evaluated applied practice experience (paid or unpaid) gives students an opportunity to use their Gillings MPH training in a professional public health setting. Annually, over 200 organizations benefit from the time, talent and work produced by practicum students.

Practicum Requirements and Roles

Find important information about the requirements for the Gillings MPH practicum and the roles and responsibilities of students, preceptors and faculty mentors.

Hayley Welgus works with her Save the Children colleagues.

Students

Learn more about what is involved in a practicum, available resources and answers to frequently asked questions.

Preceptors

Find forms and resources for preceptors. If your organization has a practicum opportunity to share with students, complete our opportunity submission form.

Members of NCIPH meet to discuss study results.

Faculty Mentors

Find information about the role of the faculty mentor in the Gillings MPH practicum and relevant forms and resources.

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AY 2020-2021 Gillings MPH Practicum Facts

Making a Difference in N.C.

Students worked in 17 counties in North Carolina

Around the Globe

Students worked in 17 countries

Partners

Students worked with over 215 organizations

Hayley Welgus works with her Save the Children colleagues.

The Gillings MPH Practicum

Students, faculty and alumni discuss the Gillings MPH Practicum.

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Is your organization interested in partnering with UNC Gillings to offer a practicum opportunity to Master of Public Health (MPH) students?

Learn more about the Gillings MPH practicum or submit an opportunity with your agency.

Questions?

Please contact the MPH Practicum Team.