Analysis of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) training and identity needs in the United States: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is the highest attainable degree in the field of public health, specifically designed to prepare professionals to address complex public health challenges in practical settings. This study was designed to explore the importance of achieving a shared and uniform understanding of DrPH education, assess the optimal direction for DrPH training, and investigate the specific curriculum requirements by gathering insights from current DrPH students and alumni in the United States.

Methods

A total of 13 focus group discussions and two in-depth interviews (total participants: 50) were conducted through Zoom to see how DrPH students and alumni assessed their DrPH educational programs.

Results

Three overarching findings emerged from t

SUBMITTER: Park C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629150 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature