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The Applied Experience
A Requirement of the Public Health
S
tudies Program,
A
n
O
pportunity for You.Slide2
What exactly is an applied experience?
Hands on public health experience
Professional development
http://krieger.jhu.edu/publichealth/applied-experience/Slide3
Official Criteria
The position must be:
At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc.
Completed within one calendar yearPublic Health focusedUnder the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship)AND
PRE-APPROVED by your PHS AdvisorSlide4
Where can you complete the AE?
Local
Elsewhere in the US
AbroadSome study abroad programs may qualify, particularly Boston University Internship programs, SIT (School for International Training), and CIEE Service Learning.As long as it abides by the official criteria for the AESlide5
What work can qualify for the AE?
In a community setting
Faith-based
Non-profitGrass rootsIn a research settingNatural OR Social Science
In a clinical setting
Medical tutorials generally do
NOT
qualify for the AE
Credit
is not given for paid work, but
paid work can still satisfy
the Applied Experience (AE) requirement for the Public Health Studies (PHS) MajorYou also cannot receive AE credit if you are already receiving credit for the same experience as research, independent study, etc., but it may still satisfy the requirementSlide6
If your position is
for credit:
Discuss your idea with your PHS
Advisor - gain approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideasMake an appointment with Lisa Folda, Assistant Director, to enroll.
Decide
if it is a credit-bearing
option
If
so, complete a gold “Undergraduate Research, Independent Study, Internship and Departmental Thesis form” for 1-2 credits, depending on your timeline for completion, and submit to the
Registrar
READ the entire syllabus and
expectations and complete the Syllabus Agreement in BlackboardSubmit your site details in
Sharepoint
– link
in the syllabus
Submit
reflections and Synthesizing Assignment per agreed upon timelineSlide7
If your position is not for credit:
Discuss your idea with your PHS
Advisor - gain
approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideasMake an appointment with Lisa Folda, Assistant Director, to enroll. Decide if it is a credit-bearing
option
If
not, you will be manually moved into the appropriate section in Blackboard
READ the entire syllabus and expectations and complete the Syllabus Agreement in Blackboard
Submit your site details in
Sharepoint
– link in the syllabus
Submit reflections and Synthesizing Assignment per agreed upon timelineSlide8
What is a Synthesizing Assignment?
During your AE
you will
complete bi-weekly reflection journal entries and a final synthesizing assignment3 Options:8–10-page paper following the manuscript submission guidelines, accompanied
by a 300-word abstract
36-by-48-inch or larger poster, accompanied by a 300-word abstract. Posters are presented at the JHU Undergraduate Public Health Conference.
10-minute
VoiceThread
presentation, accompanied by a transcript of the audio and a 300-word abstract
Examples can be found on the PHS Websit
e
http://krieger.jhu.edu/publichealth/applied-experience/assignment-guidelines/ Slide9
Where to start looking for your AE…
Established courses
Practicum in Community Health
Study Abroad Campus Organizations Health Leads, THREAD, SALUD…On-Campus ResourcesThe PHS Weekly Announcements
Handshake
Student Employment
Center for Social Concern
Personal contacts – family friends, past employers, professors, peers Slide10
Keep in mind the Official Criteria
The position must be:
At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc.
Completed within one calendar yearPublic Health focusedUnder the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship)AND
PRE-APPROVED by your PHS AdvisorSlide11
Already found a supervisor or site that you are interested in pursuing?
Ready to start the conversation? Slide12
How to approach a potential supervisor:
Identify your interest
Find connections through Hopkins if they exist (does the CSC or a student organization already work with them?)
Make sure the site is compatible with your schedule and transportation needsContact site person via telephone. If there is voicemail, leave a message including your name and contact number. If no response within 48 hours, try calling again.
Or, start with a well-crafted email…Slide13
Why is email etiquette important?
Make a good first impression
Establish a professional relationship
Communicate effectively with a minimal amount of emailsSlide14
Some basic tips
Establish a work email. Either use your jhu.edu account, or a professional email address with your name.
Be
sure to use the recipient’s correct title (Dr. , Professor, etc.).Make the subject of your email specific.Maintain a formal and professional tone.Keep the email communication direct and concise.
Keep the message thread – it’s helpful in reminding your contact of your earlier conversations.
Use spell check, and avoid text speak and abbreviations.
Make sure any attachment is attached! Slide15
One exampleSlide16
Things to keep in mind during your AESlide17
Remember that you are a representative of Hopkins
We ask that you:
Show up when expected
Be respectfulMaintain a positive attitudeBe proactive, and…Slide18
Enjoy!