Glob Health Sci Pract. 2017 Sep 28;5(3):468-475. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-16-00262. Print 2017 Sep 27.

From Albania to Zimbabwe: Surveying 10 Years of Summer Field Experiences at the Rollins School of Public Health.

Global health, science and practice

Evelyn L Howatt Donahoe, Roger W Rochat, Deborah McFarland, Carlos Del Rio

PMID: 28963176 PMCID: PMC5620342 DOI: 10.9745/GHSP-D-16-00262

Abstract

The objective of this article is to describe summer field experiences at the Rollins School of Public Health. An online survey was conducted among Master of Public Health students returning from summer field experiences. We used printed reports from 2004-2012 and original survey data from 2010-2013 to perform a trend analysis using correlation analysis and linear regression. We found that our students have worked for more than 300 organizations in 84 countries. The average cost of a summer field experience fluctuated around US$3,500, with students receiving an average of US$2,180 in funding. About 50% of students conducted human subjects research. This survey was used to improve student practical experiences through information sessions for students and feedback to key constituents, including the Emory Institutional Review Board and the Emory Travel Clinic.

© Howatt Donahoe et al.

References

1. N Engl J Med. 2014 May 1;370(18):1676-8 - PubMed

MeSH terms

• Global Health
• Humans
• Preceptorship* / methods
• Preceptorship* / organization & administration
• Public Health / education
• Schools, Public Health* / organization & administration
• Students, Public Health
• Surveys and Questionnaires

Publication Types

• Journal Article