Master of Public Health
at the University of Pennsylvania

CEPH requires that all MPH students in its accredited programs demonstrate the application of basic public health concepts through a practice experience that is relevant to the student's area of specialization. Thus, the goal of Penn's Required Fieldwork Experience (RFE) is for a student to gain real-world PH experience while building PH skills and competencies through engagement in meaningful PH activities.

• For more information, see our Fieldwork FAQ.

Forms:

• RFE Approval Form
• RFE Log Form
  
  

Available Fieldwork Opportunities

We have been notified of the following opportunities for fieldwork placement. If you are interested in a placement, please contact Wendy Voet (wvoet@exchange.upenn.edu) who will know the current status of each opportunity.

• Education Intern - The Bicycle Coalition
  The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will offer a semester-long (September - December) Public Health internship placement of 400 hours or approximately 13 weeks at 30 hours a week. This position will encompass a combination of Safe Routes Philly and Bicycle Ambassador work. This internship is meant to serve the needs of the Bicycle Coalition in the arenas listed above, as well as giving the Public Health candidate experience and professional development opportunities in the bicycle nonprofit world during their internship.
• Congresso - Latina Domestic Violence Program
  A survey study was initiated to examine best practice models for programs serving children exposed to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). A literature review was conducted to identify evidence-based models. Leaders from Pennsylvania agencies were contacted about an on-line survey regarding the scope and effectiveness of services provided and the use of evidence-based models. This project draws upon existing relationships with Congresos Latina Domestic Violence Program in Philadelphia, PA to identify stakeholders and disseminate findings.

• Penn Campus Wellness Initiative Intern - PHENND
  Contact wvoet@exchange.upenn.edu for more details.
• Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative
  3 opportunities are available: Fruit Stand Coordinator, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, and After-School Recess Coordinator
• HRTP Internships - New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. HRTP will accept applications for its fall session from July 15th through August 15, 2013. For more information about the program, for instructions on how to apply or to complete an application, please visit their website.
• Part-time Research Assistant - Maternity Care Coalition
  The Research and Evaluation Department seeks an energetic professional to coordinate a community-based study examining a weight management intervention for postpartum women and their infants. The Research Assistant will recruit participants, coordinate scheduling and follow-up assessments, organize community workshops, conduct in-home participant visits, and collect and manage data collection, storage and entry.

Past Fieldwork Experiences

Curious about the kinds of fieldwork experiences former students have had? More information coming soon!