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Mixed-methods evaluation of a heath disparities fellowship Program: Five years of practice-based learning
The Health Disparities Fellowship Program, a joint program of NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health and NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center, aims to build student capacity for health disparities research using community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles. The program provides training, mentoring, seminars, CBPR field-based and community engagement experience, and builds academic and professional skills.
A mixed methods evaluation has been implemented (2010-present day) to assess program process and outcomes. Online short- (implemented at fellowship conclusion) and long-term (implemented annually beginning one year post-fellowship) surveys include measures on satisfaction, usefulness of activities, core competencies, CBPR skills, accomplishments, career plans, supervision/mentoring, networking, employment, career path, and value of experience. Follow-up debriefs are conducted with selected participants and documents including learning contracts outlining learning objectives, activities, core competencies, and supervision/mentoring plan were reviewed.
Short-term evaluation results (N=37) demonstrate students’ active engagement in community-based activities; 87% participated in community events during their fellowship. Students reported program experience increased intention to apply to graduate school (67%). Long-term results (N=55) indicate 58% are currently engaged in health disparities, and 35% in CBPR. Qualitative findings indicate program satisfaction.
Evaluation results indicate positive impacts on commitment to health disparities research and to incorporating a CBPR approach. Findings contribute to the growing literature on building practice-based approaches for public health student training.
Learning Areas:
Administration, management, leadershipConduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice
Other professions or practice related to public health
Program planning
Learning Objectives:
Identify core questions used to measure and evaluate a health disparities fellowship program
Describe factors related to an training program that successfully builds health disparities and community-based participatory research skills
Keyword(s): Training, Health Disparities/Inequities
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I oversee the Health Disparities Research Training Program.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.