MPH Practicum Program

Overview
The PQA Master of Public Health (MPH) practicum opportunity is tailored to meet the candidate’s learning goals and respective graduate program’s practicum requirements, while aligning with PQA’s current initiatives the candidate can participate in during the practicum period. During the practicum, the candidate will also:  

“I've heard about so many areas in public health: research, policy, behavior change, SDOH and health care. PQA's MPH practicum program provided me the opportunity to learn about the intersection of all these areas and its impact on medication use safety, adherence, and appropriate use. I also saw the MPH practicum with PQA as an opportunity to learn new things, specifically how pharmacies play a role in improving population health..”
- Chyann Mealy; MPH Candidate 2021

Application Information
Students actively enrolled in a Master of Public Health (MPH) program and seeking a practicum placement for credit to fulfil their school’s practicum requirement, are encouraged to apply. Candidates are required to submit the following materials through an online application platform accessible via the PQA website:

1. One-page cover letter describing:
1. Interest in performing practicum at PQA
2. Career goals and how the PQA practicum will facilitate achieving those goals
3. Potential start date 
4. Desired practicum duration 
5. Anticipated weekly commitment
2. Curriculum vitae

This practicum opportunity is a paid opportunity. Transportation, housing, and all other costs-of-living are the responsibility of the graduate participant. Candidates on international student visa (i.e., F-1) are eligible to apply for this program but will need to obtain the F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from respective graduate schools if selected.