Learning Experience
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Q: What is the learning experience & format?
A: The New to Public Health Residency Program includes an online learning course, a community of practice, mentorship, and completion of an evidence-based practice project. The program encompasses both asynchronous and synchronous learning. The online learning course is on-demand whereas the cohort of residents meet synchronously via monthly Zoom discussions.
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Q: Who is eligible to participate in the program?
A: Early-career public health professionals employed at U.S. governmental public health organizations. This usually means 0-3 years in your first public health job, but can extend up to 5 years. In some cases, exceptions may apply—contact program facilitators to discuss your situation.
We are currently exploring how N2PH might best suit global public health workers. International candidates may contact program facilitators for the most up-to-date information or additional questions at new2publichealth@son.wisc.edu
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Q: Is this program just for nurses?
A: No, the New to Public Health Residency Program is for early career public health professionals of all disciplines.
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Q: What is the size of each cohort?
A: Each cohort typically has approximately 20-30 residents.
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Q: How do participants engage as a community of practice?
A: Ongoing, online discussion forums within the sessions are encouraged to promote collaboration and sharing of ideas among participants. Monthly, synchronous discussions with the N2PH Residency Program facilitators will offer additional opportunities for a community of learning with participants across states.
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Q: Will participants receive continuing-education credits after successful program completion?
A: Participants will be awarded contact hours or credits per session for completing all content and submitting the session evaluation.
Logistics
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Q: What is the time commitment for completing the program?
A: The New to Public Health Residency Program is a year-long program. The approximate time commitment per month is 10 hours.
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Q: What is required to graduate from the N2PH Residency Program?
A: Participants must complete all online learning content, attend at least 9 of the 12 the synchronous discussions, meet with their mentor on a monthly basis, and complete and present their evidence-based practice by the end of the 12-month program.
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Q: What are the program costs to participants
A: The cost to participate in the N2PH Residency Program is $2,000. The cost includes approximately 120 hours of professional development activities including:
- 12 online learning modules awarding up to 77 eligible continuing education contact hours (ANCC, CHES, ACE, or a general healthcare credit)
- 12 virtual discussions with peers from across the U.S., plus orientation
- Individually matched mentor group based on resident-specific interests and experiences
- Support and resources guiding the completion of an evidence-based project
Directions to remit payment will be emailed to program participants upon acceptance to the program. Questions about payment may be directed to program facilitators at new2publichealth@son.wisc.edu.
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Q: Is there financial assistance available?
A: Partial scholarships or a reduction of program fees to program participants (residents) who face significant financial challenges in accessing professional development opportunities without financial assistance may be available. N2PH Scholarships will be awarded based on the following selection criteria:
- Compelling statement of financial need
- Works in a medically underserved area as defined by Health Resources & Services Administration Medically Underserved Areas
- Works for a small, rural local health department as defined by Health Resources & Services Administration Defining Rural Population
Please contact program facilitators if you require a scholarship to participate or with additional questions at new2publichealth@son.wisc.edu
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Q: What is the refund/cancellation policy?
A: Requests to cancel registration after payments are made must be submitted in writing to help@icep.wisc.edu. Cancellation requests made up to 30 days after the date of the orientation session will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 30 days from the date of orientation.
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Q: Is the program accredited?
A: Yes, the program is jointly accredited through the Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The program undergoes a three year reaccreditation process.
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Q: What technology and resources are required for participants?
A: Participants will need access to a computer and internet. Participants may print documents from the online course if desired. Required hardware/software include: free, current version of Chrome (preferred), Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Some older browsers and Microsoft Internet Explorer could produce error messages or not display the content correctly. Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader is also required.
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Q: How will participants receive technical support in the online learning course?
A: The ICEP Help Desk will be able to help resolve technical issues should they arise. The ICEP Help Desk can be contacted here.
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Q: Can participants continue with the program even if they change jobs?
A: Yes, once an individual has been accepted to the program, they may continue to participate even if they change jobs or transition to a different organization.
Outcomes
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Q: How is the program evaluated?
A: The N2PH Residency Program utilizes the Kirkpatrick Model to assess training outcomes including reaction, learning, behavior change and results. To learn more about N2PH evaluation, including the Kirkpatrick Model for training evaluation, see Residency Program Components
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Q: What are anticipated outcomes for participants and organizations after successful completion of the program?
A: The New to Public Health Residency Program supports residents in building skills, confidence, and satisfaction in their roles as public health professionals. Through increased job satisfaction, N2PH seeks to support organizational retention.
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Q: How can this program support professionals new to public health?
A: The 12 sessions offer evidence-based, best practices for public health professionals. Based off the Foundational Public Health Services Model, the session content will focus on the model’s foundational areas and capabilities. Participants will partner with an experienced public health mentor, engage in collaboration with their residency facilitators, and navigate their early career experiences with the support of a national network of peers. Participants will be supported in application to their real-world roles through layered, rigorous, and relevant learning experiences.
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Q: How can I include my completion of the N2PH Residency Program on my resume?
A: Residents who successfully graduate the N2PH Residency Program are encouraged to include their program completion on their resume or LinkedIn profile. You may tag N2PH on LinkedIn @New to Public Health Residency Program.
Suggested phrasing: “New to Public Heath Residency Program – Month Start Year-End Year (Cohort X) Alumni”
- Example: New to Public Heath Residency Program – January 2023-2024 (Cohort 8)
It would be appropriate to included the completion of N2PH under a resume section titled Education, Certificates, or Professional Activities.