Join ASTHO and the Public Health Foundation for their next webinar focused on academic health department (AHD) partnerships. In this session, participants will gain a foundational understanding of AHD partnerships and hear how North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with North Dakota State University (NDSU), created a student assistantship program. This initiative offers Master of Public Health students hands-on experience, builds the leadership skills of early career staff, and strengthens overall public health capacity. Participants will also explore how the program has evolved, lessons learned along the way, and how it serves as a blueprint for developing the next generation of public health professionals.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe how the student assistantship program was established.
2. Identify the benefits the program provides to HHS, NDSU, and participating students.
3. Summarize major changes and improvements implemented within the program since its launch.
Meet the Speakers:
- Tracy K. Miller, PhD, MPH, North Dakota Health and Human Services
- Pamela Jo Johnson, MPH, PhD, FACE, North Dakota State University
- Mayela Arana, MPH, CPH, CHES, Public Health Foundation
Note: Registrants will need to log in or create a free ASTHO account.
Questions? For more information about this webinar, please contact Mayela Arana at marana@phf.org.
Want More? Join the AHD Learning Community to be notified of future webinars or visit the AHD Learning Community online to explore previous webinars and other freely available resources to support developing and enhancing AHD partnerships.
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The AHD Learning Community brings together public health and healthcare professionals to share AHD knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively to create resources and tools to support the development, maintenance, and expansion of AHD partnerships. The AHD Learning Community is an initiative of the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice. Visit the AHD Learning Community webpage or contact Mayela Arana at marana@phf.org for more information.