Preparing future-ready public health professionals: a blended, AI-integrated pedagogical innovation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of higher education, especially in public health, innovative pedagogical approaches are essential to promote deeper learning and real-world readiness. This study explored a blended, mixed-method teaching intervention combining generative AI, field exposure, expert interaction, and student-led presentations to teach occupational health to postgraduate public health students in India.

Methods

A group of 22 Master's in Public Health students participated in a structured learning sequence including classroom lectures, an industrial site visit, interaction with an occupational health expert, and hands-on use of ChatGPT to explore occupational hazards and prevention strategies. Students worked in groups to generate structured outputs, critica

SUBMITTER: Parmar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482365 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature