ArticleJournal of public health management and practice : JPHMP
Building Capacity in Public Health: Effects of the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands.
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contextPublic health agencies require a competent, well-trained workforce to protect health and meet the specific needs of the communities served. In the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI), geographic and educational barriers, and limited availability of culturally and linguistically appropriate training programs are unique challenges that contribute to public health workforce shortages. PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTATION: The Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program (PPHFP) was introduced through a partnership between the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention and the Pacific Island Health Officers Association. It was designed to address barriers to public health workforce development and capacity in USAPI. Established in 2019, PPHFP is a 2-year, full-time training program designed for USAPI residents who are recent college graduates with interests in pursuing careers in public health. The program includes a competency-based training curriculum and field-based projects at participating host sites to address local public health challenges. PPHFP has expanded from 2 fellows in 2021 to 43 fellows in 2024, with each USAPI having hosted fellows. EVALUATION: All 2021-2023 cohort respondents to the PPHFP exit survey have reported satisfaction with the program, increased knowledge and skills in public health, and readiness to enter the public health workforce. In addition, respondents reported that they have contributed to public health workforce capacity at their local host sites. In total, 16 of 17 graduates from these cohorts have been employed or continued their education in the public health field. DISCUSSION: PPHFP is a successful approach to addressing unique public health workforce challenges in USAPI through recruitment, training, and placement of residents at local host sites. This fellowship program can serve as a model for enhancing public health workforce capacity in other regions and globally.
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