Coordination & Support

Columbia Mailman students have access to an engaged and varied network of coordination and support for the APEx. This includes the academic departments, certificates leads, and the Office of Field Practice. 

Departments

The APEx is supported through your Department including your faculty advisor and departmental APEx coordinator. Departmental APEx supports include seminars, listing of specific departmental opportunities, and organizes post APEx activities. Your Department approves all required APEx documentation including Scope of Work, APEx Completion Form and Faculty Assessment Form. Additional support can also be obtained through Certificates Leads. Scroll down for additional informaiton about dpartments and the APEx.

The Office of Field Practice

The Office of Field Practice (OFP) works across the departments and coordinates the school-wide infrastructure needed to plan, conduct, and evaluate your APEx. Directed by Associate Dean of Field Practice, Dr. Cassie Landers, OFP offers an array of resources; it builds lasting liaisons between students, departments, faculty advisors, and community collaborators.

  • Identify new domestic and international APEx host organizations.
  • Solicits opportunities from a wide array of partnership agencies.
  • Provides logistical support for students and site supervisors.
  • Coordinates several APEx Fellowships and Scholarships for students enrolled in the 2-year MPH program. 

Have a Question?

The Office of Field Practice is eager to answer your APEx questions. Here are a few of the support services we provide. We look forwarded to hearing from you.

  • Attend Field Practice-sponsored seminars and presentations.
  • Explore the Field Practice Canvas site regularly to find guidance and opportunities, as well as content of past presentations and notices about upcoming Field Practice activities.
  • Ask for an individual appointment by sending your availability to msph-ofp@cumc.columbia.edu

Departments

Overview

Departmental APEx requirements, links to detailed information, and a list of contacts.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics students have enjoyed a wide range of practicum opportunities, from working in healthcare organizations and agencies to internships in the pharmaceutical industry.

Environmental Health Sciences

The EHS APEx depends on individual areas of interest. Some examples include contributing to ongoing research or work with a government agency or community-based organization.

Epidemiology Practicum

EPI APEx projects vary according to the student’s long-term career goals, and each one exposes students to epidemiology core competencies.

Health Policy & Management Practicum

The HPM APEx focuses on site-specific needs. Projects may include domestic or international work in policy, management, or research.

Population and Family Health Practicum

The settings of our student projects vary by program and certificate, and meet a diverse range of student interests, educational needs, professional objectives, and career goals.

Sociomedical Sciences Practicum

The setting and content of SMS APEx projects can be tailored to fit student interests, educational needs, and professional objectives

General Public Health Practicum

The APEx may include work in administrative, research, or clinical settings, or participation in ongoing health education, research, or program activities.