Training Program Design: A Public Health Education Internship Supervisor Training E-Module

Abstract

Internships for public health education students train the next generation of professionals by exposing them to diverse learning environments and encouraging them to apply classroom knowledge and academic competencies to solve real-world problems in the field. Interns work under a supervisor who provides professional guidance, training, and mentorship as interns create project-based deliverables to meet authentic agency needs. Expected to provide education, although they have not been specifically trained in teaching, supervisors report lack of time and resources for supervision as well as need for assistance in educating and evaluating interns.