CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HEALTH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES; WORKFORCE NEEDS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LABORATORIES; WORKFORCE NEEDS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Linda Linda WhentWhent Ph.D. and Adela de la Torre, Ph.D. Ph.D. and Adela de la Torre, Ph.D. Linda Linda WhentWhent Ph.D. and Adela de la Torre, Ph.D. Ph.D. and Adela de la Torre, Ph.D.

AAPHL 2009 Annual MeetingPHL 2009 Annual MeetingWednesday, May 6Wednesday, May 6

AAPHL 2009 Annual MeetingPHL 2009 Annual MeetingWednesday, May 6Wednesday, May 6Anchorage, AlaskaAnchorage, Alaska

California Department of Public HealthCalifornia Department of Public HealthUniversity of California DavisUniversity of California Davis

Anchorage, AlaskaAnchorage, Alaska

California Department of Public HealthCalifornia Department of Public HealthUniversity of California DavisUniversity of California DavisUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Davis

The California Wellness FoundationThe California Wellness FoundationUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Davis

The California Wellness FoundationThe California Wellness Foundation

Need- Shortage of Qualified Need- Shortage of Qualified g QDirectors

g QDirectors Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

require new PHL Directors to have doctoral degrees require new PHL Directors to have doctoral degrees and be board certifiedand be board certified

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) require new PHL Directors to have doctoral degrees require new PHL Directors to have doctoral degrees and be board certifiedand be board certifiedand be board certified and be board certified

California requires Public Health Microbiologist California requires Public Health Microbiologist Certification and Four years of Laboratory Certification and Four years of Laboratory experience two years of supervisor levelexperience two years of supervisor level

and be board certified and be board certified California requires Public Health Microbiologist California requires Public Health Microbiologist

Certification and Four years of Laboratory Certification and Four years of Laboratory experience two years of supervisor levelexperience two years of supervisor levelexperience, two years of supervisor levelexperience, two years of supervisor level

Due to aging workforce California few directors were Due to aging workforce California few directors were CLIA Certified, most grandfathered in before 1992.CLIA Certified, most grandfathered in before 1992.

experience, two years of supervisor levelexperience, two years of supervisor level Due to aging workforce California few directors were Due to aging workforce California few directors were

CLIA Certified, most grandfathered in before 1992.CLIA Certified, most grandfathered in before 1992. The LabAspire Program was created as a direct The LabAspire Program was created as a direct

result of this growing shortageresult of this growing shortage The LabAspire Program was created as a direct The LabAspire Program was created as a direct

result of this growing shortageresult of this growing shortage

What is the LabAspire Program?What is the LabAspire Program?What is the LabAspire Program?What is the LabAspire Program?

Created by the California Department of Public Created by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Association of Public Health (CDPH), California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) andHealth Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) and

Created by the California Department of Public Created by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Association of Public Health (CDPH), California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) andHealth Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) andHealth Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) and Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) and California Coalition of Local Health Officers (CCLHO)California Coalition of Local Health Officers (CCLHO)

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Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) and Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) and California Coalition of Local Health Officers (CCLHO)California Coalition of Local Health Officers (CCLHO)

R it d t i lifi d kf dR it d t i lifi d kf d Recruit and train a qualified workforce and Recruit and train a qualified workforce and directorship for California’s public health laboratories directorship for California’s public health laboratories (PHL) (PHL)

Recruit and train a qualified workforce and Recruit and train a qualified workforce and directorship for California’s public health laboratories directorship for California’s public health laboratories (PHL) (PHL)

Create a training pipeline from public health microbiologist to public health laboratory director

Create a training pipeline from public health microbiologist to public health laboratory director

LabAspire Program PartnersLabAspire Program PartnersLabAspire Program PartnersLabAspire Program Partners

LabAspire Baseline SurveyLabAspire Baseline SurveyLabAspire Baseline SurveyLabAspire Baseline Survey

Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment Dr. Adela de la Dr. Adela de la

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Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment Dr. Adela de la Dr. Adela de la

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MethodologyMethodologyMethodologyMethodology April April -- June 2007June 2007

D i ti St dD i ti St d

April April -- June 2007June 2007

D i ti St dD i ti St d Descriptive StudyDescriptive Study

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Descriptive StudyDescriptive Study

OO li Sli S OnOn--line Survey line Survey Monkey and mailed Monkey and mailed survey California’s survey California’s

OnOn--line Survey line Survey Monkey and mailed Monkey and mailed survey California’s survey California’s yy38 Public Health 38 Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Laboratory (PHL) DirectorsDirectors

yy38 Public Health 38 Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Laboratory (PHL) DirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectorsDirectors

Baseline Survey:Baseline Survey:Baseline Survey:Baseline Survey:

(1)(1) Profiles of Staffing Profiles of Staffing Capacities andCapacities and

(1)(1) Profiles of Staffing Profiles of Staffing Capacities andCapacities andCapacities and Capacities and Needs; Needs;

(2)(2) Recruitment Recruitment Strategies; andStrategies; and

Capacities and Capacities and Needs; Needs;

(2)(2) Recruitment Recruitment Strategies; andStrategies; andStrategies; and Strategies; and

(3)(3) Teaching, Education Teaching, Education & Professional & Professional D l t dD l t d

Strategies; and Strategies; and (3)(3) Teaching, Education Teaching, Education

& Professional & Professional D l t dD l t dDevelopment needsDevelopment needsDevelopment needsDevelopment needs

MethodologyMethodologyMethodologyMethodology

Survey data were downloaded into an Survey data were downloaded into an Excel file directly from the Survey Monkey Excel file directly from the Survey Monkey website and then imported into awebsite and then imported into a

Survey data were downloaded into an Survey data were downloaded into an Excel file directly from the Survey Monkey Excel file directly from the Survey Monkey website and then imported into awebsite and then imported into awebsite and then imported into a website and then imported into a statistical databasestatistical database

The statistical packageThe statistical package SPSSxSPSSx

website and then imported into a website and then imported into a statistical databasestatistical database

The statistical packageThe statistical package SPSSxSPSSx The statistical package The statistical package SPSSxSPSSx Summary statistics were reported to Summary statistics were reported to

ensure confidentiality: frequency ensure confidentiality: frequency

The statistical package The statistical package SPSSxSPSSx Summary statistics were reported to Summary statistics were reported to

ensure confidentiality: frequency ensure confidentiality: frequency distributions and mean responses distributions and mean responses reportedreporteddistributions and mean responses distributions and mean responses reportedreported

ResultsResultsResultsResults

36 (95%) out of 38 36 (95%) out of 38 PHL Directors PHL Directors responded to theresponded to the

36 (95%) out of 38 36 (95%) out of 38 PHL Directors PHL Directors responded to theresponded to theresponded to the responded to the survey, with at survey, with at least one director least one director

responded to the responded to the survey, with at survey, with at least one director least one director reporting from reporting from each geographic each geographic area of Californiaarea of California

reporting from reporting from each geographic each geographic area of Californiaarea of Californiaarea of Californiaarea of Californiaarea of Californiaarea of California

The number of PHL employed staff, staffing needs at the time of this study (Spring 2007) and projected staffing The number of PHL employed staff, staffing needs at the time of this study (Spring 2007) and projected staffing needs within the next three years by job title needs within the next three years by job title

Job Title Number ofEmployed Staff (FTEs)

Number ofStaff Needed (FTEs)

Number of StaffNeeded in 3 Years (FTEs)

Director 29.6 13 17

Laboratory Manager 6.2 4.2 5.2

Assistant Director 5 5 5

Supervisor Microbiologist III 34 11 11

Supervisor Microbiologist II 22 2 4

Supervisor I 23 8 9Supervisor I 23 8 9

Microbiologist II 90.9 37.5 36

Microbiologist I 117.8 20 28.5

Clinical Scientist (list specialty)__________________

49.8 21 15

Laboratory Assistant 142.2 32.7 27.7PHM Trainees 3

diBT Coordinator 2

Total 525.5 154.4 158.4

Results: Workforce NeedResults: Workforce NeedResults: Workforce NeedResults: Workforce Need

Regions of California with the greatest need for workforce recruitment currently and in the next three years:

Regions of California with the greatest need for workforce recruitment currently and in the next three years:and in the next three years: Southern Central Valley, Southern California

Coastal, and Bay Area

and in the next three years: Southern Central Valley, Southern California

Coastal, and Bay Area Central Coast and Northern Central Valley Regions above share the highest current need

for Lab Directors

Central Coast and Northern Central Valley Regions above share the highest current need

for Lab Directorsfor Lab Directorsfor Lab Directors

Results: Workforce NeedsResults: Workforce NeedsResults: Workforce NeedsResults: Workforce Needs

Directors responded using a 5Directors responded using a 5--point Likert point Likert Scale: What are the biggest factors Scale: What are the biggest factors behind inadequate staffing?behind inadequate staffing?

Directors responded using a 5Directors responded using a 5--point Likert point Likert Scale: What are the biggest factors Scale: What are the biggest factors behind inadequate staffing?behind inadequate staffing?behind inadequate staffing?behind inadequate staffing?

Two primary concerns: Two primary concerns:

behind inadequate staffing?behind inadequate staffing?

Two primary concerns: Two primary concerns: “Lack of qualified applicants” (Mean= “Lack of qualified applicants” (Mean=

4.06), and “Low salary” (Mean= 3.91). 4.06), and “Low salary” (Mean= 3.91). “Lack of qualified applicants” (Mean= “Lack of qualified applicants” (Mean=

4.06), and “Low salary” (Mean= 3.91). 4.06), and “Low salary” (Mean= 3.91).

Results: Retaining StaffResults: Retaining StaffResults: Retaining StaffResults: Retaining StaffWhen asked what they thought were When asked what they thought were When asked what they thought were When asked what they thought were

the best strategies in retaining staffthe best strategies in retaining staff 27 directors responded competitive salaries 27 directors responded competitive salaries

and benefitsand benefits

the best strategies in retaining staffthe best strategies in retaining staff 27 directors responded competitive salaries 27 directors responded competitive salaries

and benefitsand benefitsand benefits, and benefits, 11 reported friendly, stable, challenging, and 11 reported friendly, stable, challenging, and

rewarding work environment, rewarding work environment,

and benefits, and benefits, 11 reported friendly, stable, challenging, and 11 reported friendly, stable, challenging, and

rewarding work environment, rewarding work environment, 5 reported continued education and 5 reported continued education and

advancement opportunities, advancement opportunities, 4 responded good location,4 responded good location,

5 reported continued education and 5 reported continued education and advancement opportunities, advancement opportunities,

4 responded good location,4 responded good location,4 responded good location, 4 responded good location, 3 reported flexible work schedule, reported 3 reported flexible work schedule, reported

statestate--ofof--thethe--art equipment and high standards,art equipment and high standards, 2 identified stable funding2 identified stable funding

4 responded good location, 4 responded good location, 3 reported flexible work schedule, reported 3 reported flexible work schedule, reported

statestate--ofof--thethe--art equipment and high standards,art equipment and high standards, 2 identified stable funding2 identified stable funding 2 identified stable funding 2 identified stable funding 2 identified stable funding 2 identified stable funding

Results: Connections with Results: Connections with Colleges and UniversitiesColleges and Universities Directors were unsure or not aware of Directors were unsure or not aware of

the “Pipeline between University of the “Pipeline between University of Directors were unsure or not aware of Directors were unsure or not aware of

the “Pipeline between University of the “Pipeline between University of California and California State California and California State University campuses” (mean 3.36)University campuses” (mean 3.36)California and California State California and California State University campuses” (mean 3.36)University campuses” (mean 3.36)

Results: Training and InternshipsResults: Training and InternshipsResults: Training and InternshipsResults: Training and Internships

Twenty-four directors reported 39 internship

Twenty-four directors reported 39 internship39 internship positions available in the state in 2007,

39 internship positions available in the state in 2007, ,of these, 10 directors reported they had paid intern

,of these, 10 directors reported they had paid internthey had paid intern positions they had paid intern positions

Results: Suggestions for Results: Suggestions for Increasing Staffing Applicant PoolIncreasing Staffing Applicant Pool

11 Information exchange with colleges and universities, job fairs, biology and immunology majors

11 Information exchange with colleges and universities, job fairs, biology and immunology majorsbiology and immunology majors

9 Competitive salaries and benefits3 Each said:

biology and immunology majors9 Competitive salaries and benefits3 Each said: Medical microbiology majors/courses Increase student awareness of employment

opportunities

Medical microbiology majors/courses Increase student awareness of employment

opportunitiespp Post positions in doctoral schools Change the CLIA certification requirements

pp Post positions in doctoral schools Change the CLIA certification requirements

Results: Recruitment Activities Results: Recruitment Activities PHLs will Support PHLs will Support 15 Mentorship programs for college students15 Mentorship programs for college students15 Mentorship programs for college students15 Internship programs13 Organized public tours

15 Mentorship programs for college students15 Internship programs13 Organized public tours13 Organized public tours

Other: PHM Training

O t h

13 Organized public toursOther: PHM Training

O t h On campus outreach Career Fairs Guest Lectures

On campus outreach Career Fairs Guest Lectures Network with hospitals and other laboratories Network with hospitals and other laboratories

Results: Capacity for Training Results: Capacity for Training p y gPHMs

p y gPHMs22 Laboratories reported they22 Laboratories reported they22 Laboratories reported they

trained 1 to 3 PHM Certification each year

22 Laboratories reported they trained 1 to 3 PHM Certification each year

Only 6 had the capacity to teach all components

of PHM Cert.

Only 6 had the capacity to teach all components

of PHM Cert.

18 Send their trainees to other laboratories for training they do not offer

18 Send their trainees to other laboratories for training they do not offertraining they do not offer

8 directors stated they were 8 directors stated they were unable to train PHMsunable to train PHMs

training they do not offer

8 directors stated they were 8 directors stated they were unable to train PHMsunable to train PHMsunable to train PHMs unable to train PHMs unable to train PHMs unable to train PHMs

Conclusions: Staffing NeedsConclusions: Staffing NeedsConclusions: Staffing NeedsConclusions: Staffing NeedsFindings Highlight the PHL WorkforceFindings Highlight the PHL WorkforceFindings Highlight the PHL Workforce CrisisFindings Highlight the PHL Workforce Crisis

Shortages in all regions of California and in most public health laboratories across theShortages in all regions of California and in most public health laboratories across themost public health laboratories across the stateMost regions of California will need to fill a

most public health laboratories across the stateMost regions of California will need to fill aMost regions of California will need to fill a Public Health Laboratory Director Most regions of California will need to fill a Public Health Laboratory Director

Conclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentWorkforce recruitment should occur Workforce recruitment should occur

on 4 levels:1) Undergraduate (laboratory technicians

and PHM prep);

on 4 levels:1) Undergraduate (laboratory technicians

and PHM prep);and PHM prep); 2) Graduate level (PHM Certification) 3) Post graduate level (Post-doc Training

and PHM prep); 2) Graduate level (PHM Certification) 3) Post graduate level (Post-doc Training3) Post graduate level (Post doc Training

and Assistant Laboratory Director Training)

4) Board Eligible/Board Certified (Assistant

3) Post graduate level (Post doc Training and Assistant Laboratory Director Training)

4) Board Eligible/Board Certified (Assistant4) Board Eligible/Board Certified (Assistant Laboratory Director Positions) and professionals (public health laboratory di t iti )

4) Board Eligible/Board Certified (Assistant Laboratory Director Positions) and professionals (public health laboratory di t iti )director positions) director positions)

Conclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: Recruitment

Laboratory Director and Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) levelsLaboratory Director and Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) levels

Expansion of internship positions at all levels of the pipeline and e ploration of e isting and alternati e

Expansion of internship positions at all levels of the pipeline and e ploration of e isting and alternati eexploration of existing and alternative funding mechanisms for these programs are important avenues of f th i ti ti

exploration of existing and alternative funding mechanisms for these programs are important avenues of f th i ti tifurther investigationfurther investigation

Conclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: Recruitment

Workforce outreach, recruitment and training efforts

Workforce outreach, recruitment and training effortstraining efforts should give priority to those regions of

training efforts should give priority to those regions of ggreatest need with emphasis on recruiting new staff

ggreatest need with emphasis on recruiting new staffrecruiting new staff, training and retention

recruiting new staff, training and retention

Conclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: Recruitment

Directors were unsure if they had adequate tools and staff to effectively recruit

Directors were unsure if they had adequate tools and staff to effectively recruitrecruit

Most directors reported that they did not

recruit

Most directors reported that they did not Most directors reported that they did not have adequate funding for recruitment efforts

Most directors reported that they did not have adequate funding for recruitment efforts

Conclusions RecruitmentConclusions RecruitmentConclusions RecruitmentConclusions Recruitment

There is a need for the LabAspire Recruitment Program to reconnect

There is a need for the LabAspire Recruitment Program to reconnect PHLs with college and university relevant science programs, medical schools and doctoral and post

PHLs with college and university relevant science programs, medical schools and doctoral and postschools and doctoral and post-doctoral programs that train professionals at all levels of the PHL

schools and doctoral and post-doctoral programs that train professionals at all levels of the PHLprofessionals at all levels of the PHL academic pipeline professionals at all levels of the PHL academic pipeline

Conclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: RecruitmentConclusions: Recruitment

LabAspire staff should engage in working with PHLs to help coordinate

LabAspire staff should engage in working with PHLs to help coordinatePHLs to help coordinate tours, mentorship programs and internship programs

PHLs to help coordinate tours, mentorship programs and internship programsinternship programsUC Berkeley BSP ProgramUC D i BUSP

internship programsUC Berkeley BSP ProgramUC D i BUSPUC Davis BUSP ProgramRegional Events

UC Davis BUSP ProgramRegional Events

F ll U St t iF ll U St t iFollow Up StrategiesFollow Up Strategies

Current and Future Current and Future LabAspire Program LabAspire Program Planning Based onPlanning Based on

Current and Future Current and Future LabAspire Program LabAspire Program Planning Based onPlanning Based onPlanning Based on Planning Based on Needs AssessmentNeeds AssessmentPlanning Based on Planning Based on Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment

Follow upFollow upFollow-upFollow-up

Recruiting Qualified Candidates is a Recruiting Qualified Candidates is a major Challenge for major Challenge for PHLsPHLs

Recruiting Qualified Candidates is a Recruiting Qualified Candidates is a major Challenge for major Challenge for PHLsPHLs

Centralized Need for LabAspire for Centralized Need for LabAspire for Centralized Need for LabAspire for Centralized Need for LabAspire for ppStaff Recruitment and Pipeline Staff Recruitment and Pipeline TrainingTraining

ppStaff Recruitment and Pipeline Staff Recruitment and Pipeline TrainingTraining

labaspire orglabaspire orglabaspire.orglabaspire.org

Job PageJob Page Links to PHLsLinks to PHLs Links to CAPHLDLinks to CAPHLD

Job PageJob Page Links to PHLsLinks to PHLs Links to CAPHLDLinks to CAPHLD Links to CAPHLDLinks to CAPHLD Program InformationProgram Information Links to Colleges and Links to Colleges and

UniversitiesUniversities

Links to CAPHLDLinks to CAPHLD Program InformationProgram Information Links to Colleges and Links to Colleges and

UniversitiesUniversitiesUniversitiesUniversities PHM TrainingPHM Training Contact informationContact information

R it t VidR it t Vid

UniversitiesUniversities PHM TrainingPHM Training Contact informationContact information

R it t VidR it t Vid Recruitment VideosRecruitment Videos Recruitment VideosRecruitment Videos

Follow UP: Communication Follow UP: Communication with Colleges and Universitieswith Colleges and Universities

Scientific conferences Scientific conferences

University/college career fairsUniversity/college career fairs

Developing personal contactsDeveloping personal contactspersonal contacts with science advisors and faculty

personal contacts with science advisors and facultyfacultyfaculty

Follow UpFollow UpFollow UpFollow Up

Career Fairs Career Fairs Increased PHMIncreased PHM

Career Fairs Career Fairs Increased PHMIncreased PHMIncreased PHM Increased PHM

ApplicationsApplications More qualified More qualified Increased TrainingIncreased Training

Increased PHM Increased PHM ApplicationsApplications

More qualified More qualified Increased TrainingIncreased Training Increased Training Increased Training

Regional Events Regional Events

Increased Training Increased Training

Regional Events Regional Events Pair with a Local LabPair with a Local Lab Presentations and Presentations and

ToursTours

Pair with a Local LabPair with a Local Lab Presentations and Presentations and

ToursTours

Follow Up: Supplemental Follow Up: Supplemental p ppFunding

p ppFunding

The California Wellness Foundation –Recruitment Coordinator

The California Wellness Foundation –Recruitment CoordinatorRecruitment Coordinator

NIH ARISE Grant Increase diversity of the

Recruitment Coordinator NIH ARISE Grant Increase diversity of the Increase diversity of the

applicant pool Increase diversity of the

applicant pool

Follow up TrainingFollow up TrainingFollow-up TrainingFollow-up Training

Most laboratories in California do not have the staff, resources, or supplies to support the variety of training needs

Most laboratories in California do not have the staff, resources, or supplies to support the variety of training needs

Funding from LabAspire has supported:Assistant Laboratory Director Positions

Funding from LabAspire has supported:Assistant Laboratory Director PositionsAssistant Laboratory Director PositionsEducational materials for PHM and

Assistant directorsMPH Doctoral and Post-doc support

Assistant Laboratory Director PositionsEducational materials for PHM and

Assistant directorsMPH Doctoral and Post-doc supportMPH, Doctoral and Post-doc supportTravel to CAPHLD conferences for TraineesMPH, Doctoral and Post-doc supportTravel to CAPHLD conferences for Trainees

Follow Up: TrainingFollow Up: TrainingFollow Up: TrainingFollow Up: Training

UCLA School of Medicine had 24 top UCLA School of Medicine had 24 top applicants to Postapplicants to Post--doc programdoc program

UCLA School of Medicine had 24 top UCLA School of Medicine had 24 top applicants to Postapplicants to Post--doc programdoc program

UCLA School of Public Health UCLA School of Public Health –– 3 3 Dr.PHDr.PH. Students, 2 more admitted for . Students, 2 more admitted for

UCLA School of Public Health UCLA School of Public Health –– 3 3 Dr.PHDr.PH. Students, 2 more admitted for . Students, 2 more admitted for Fall 2009Fall 2009Fall 2009Fall 2009

Follow Up: TrainingFollow Up: TrainingFollow Up: TrainingFollow Up: Training CDPH, Richmond CDPH, Richmond CDPH, Richmond CDPH, Richmond

PostPost--doc Program doc Program had 2 Posthad 2 Post--docs and docs and is recruiting for Fallis recruiting for Fall

PostPost--doc Program doc Program had 2 Posthad 2 Post--docs and docs and is recruiting for Fallis recruiting for Fallis recruiting for Fall is recruiting for Fall 2009 2009

UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley,

is recruiting for Fall is recruiting for Fall 2009 2009

UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley, y,y,School of Public School of Public HealthHealth2 D PH d 3 MPH2 D PH d 3 MPH

y,y,School of Public School of Public HealthHealth2 D PH d 3 MPH2 D PH d 3 MPH2 DrPH and 3 MPH 2 DrPH and 3 MPH

students (doctoral students (doctoral track), 2 MPH track), 2 MPH t d t t dt d t t d

2 DrPH and 3 MPH 2 DrPH and 3 MPH students (doctoral students (doctoral track), 2 MPH track), 2 MPH t d t t dt d t t dstudents accepted students accepted

for Fall 2009for Fall 2009students accepted students accepted for Fall 2009for Fall 2009

Follow Up StrategiesFollow Up StrategiesFollow Up StrategiesFollow Up Strategies

Laboratory Staff Training Needs:

L bA i P h d W b b d

Laboratory Staff Training Needs:

L bA i P h d W b b dLabAspire Program purchased a Web-based communication system (Interwise) for PHL staff training:

LabAspire Program purchased a Web-based communication system (Interwise) for PHL staff training:

PHM Certification training, Leadership training of management

staff

PHM Certification training, Leadership training of management

staffstaff In-service Training

staff In-service Training

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