Adjusting course: Implementing curriculum renewal priorities in an established MPH program
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Adjusting course: Implementing curriculum renewal priorities in an established MPH
program
Ann Fox, PhD, RD
Background
2012 Situational Assessment Findings:• Disciplinary expertise a major asset (employers)• Enhance understanding of broader health policy
context (health leaders)• Desire for enhanced interdisciplinary learning
(students)• Strengthen qualitative and quantitative methods
foundation (faculty)
Objectives
1. Build on disciplinary depth and specialization of MPH fields to establish communities of practice
2. Enhance student opportunities for interdisciplinary learning
3. Enhance access to practice-related education in health policy
4. Enhance learning opportunities in qualitative and quantitative research methods for all MPH students
5. Establish on-going curriculum evaluation strategies.
Curriculum Renewal Task Force
Core Group• MPH program leads• Students• Administrative staff
Other stakeholders• Faculty• Division heads• Preceptors• Alumni• Employers, community, government agencies
Major Undertakings
• Developed core competencies (PHAC, CEPH)• Developed field specific competencies • Developed new interdisciplinary case-based Intro
Public Health course• Enhanced access to and adjusted scope of Policy
course• Revised Intro qualitative and quantitative courses• Established professional development workshop
series
What worked well?
• Involving students and faculty• Responding to key stakeholders• Setting priorities and foci• Identifying competency development needs
across program fields• Collegial support/Risk taking
What could we have done better?
• Engage division heads and divisional faculty in decision-making
• Be realistic about what can be accomplished in one course, in one year, in one degree program
• Communicate the plan constantly