The Applied Experience A Requirement of the Public Health Studies Program, An Opportunity for You.

What exactly is an applied experience? Hands on public health experience Professional development http://krieger.jhu.edu/publichealth/applied-experience/

PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor Official Criteria The position must be: At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc. Completed within one calendar year Public Health focused Under the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship) AND PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor

Where can you complete the AE? Local Elsewhere in the US Abroad Some 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 AE

What work can qualify for the AE? In a community setting Faith-based Non-profit Grass roots In a research setting Natural 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) Major You 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 requirement

If your position is for credit: Discuss your idea with your PHS Advisor - gain approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideas Make 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 Blackboard Submit your site details in Sharepoint – link in the syllabus Submit reflections and Synthesizing Assignment per agreed upon timeline

If your position is not for credit: Discuss your idea with your PHS Advisor - gain approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideas Make 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 timeline

What is a Synthesizing Assignment? During your AE you will complete bi-weekly reflection journal entries and a final synthesizing assignment 3 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 Website http://krieger.jhu.edu/publichealth/applied-experience/assignment-guidelines/

Where to start looking for your AE… Established courses Practicum in Community Health Study Abroad Campus Organizations Health Leads, THREAD, SALUD… On-Campus Resources The PHS Weekly Announcements Handshake Student Employment Center for Social Concern Personal contacts – family friends, past employers, professors, peers

Keep in mind the Official Criteria The position must be: At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc. Completed within one calendar year Public Health focused Under the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship) AND PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor

Ready to start the conversation? Already found a supervisor or site that you are interested in pursuing? Ready to start the conversation?

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 needs Contact 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…

Why is email etiquette important? Make a good first impression Establish a professional relationship Communicate effectively with a minimal amount of emails

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!

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Things to keep in mind during your AE

Remember that you are a representative of Hopkins We ask that you: Show up when expected Be respectful Maintain a positive attitude Be proactive, and…

Enjoy!