Practicum in Health Systems Analysis and Management

Catalog description

Pre -requisites: Graduate student must approved comprehensive exams. This course expose the student to the professional experience of integrating public health knowledge and skills in a real scenario. The doctoral field experience of 200 hours is required of all students, regardless of prior work experience. The practicum will be an opportunity to work during daytime hours with a professional practice leader in a public or private agency or public health institution in the community. The student will be assigned specific projects designed to have the main responsibility, amo ng with a teamwork in the organization. The result will be a product in writing and other presentation form, which is valuable for the organization. Practicum may be carried out in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, United States or internationally. Grading System: Passed (P), Fail (F)