Applied public health experience is a keystone of Brown’s MPH educational program, inviting students to develop and fulfill an internship that combines their academic knowledge with real-world application. It offers students the opportunity to pursue projects aligned with their interests and future career goals, all while accumulating 145 hours of hands-on experience in the field of public health.
On October 27, second-year students in Brown University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program showcased their research posters, highlighting the outcomes of their applied practice experiences. This annual autumn event is always popular, and this year was no exception—Senior Associate Dean for Education Ronald Aubert gave welcoming remarks to a room full of students and faculty.
This year’s posters featured a wide variety of research and work experiences, reflecting broad-ranging explorations. Students interned with organizations such as MOI University and AMPATH in Kenya, the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, AARP RI, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Carelink RI, Connect 4 Health at Lifespan, Women & Infants Hospital, McKinsey & Company, and the Rwandan Emergency Care Association.
The projects encompass activities such as designing public health interventions, conducting quality assessments, developing health education materials, designing survey instruments for data collection, performing research analyses, and building informational websites.
All students were eager to share their experiences, and presented their posters with pride.
