Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach
http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/
612-626-4515

Public Health Institute

The 2008 Summer Public Health Institute, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

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May 27 - June 13, 2008

The Summer Public Health Institute provides professionals with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a chosen field of study for a single day or three weeks.

The Institute offers a variety of courses for everyone practicing in or studying public health or fields related to public health. Participants can build or expand their professional expertise, learn best practices, broaden career options, network with other professionals or explore a new area of interest. Course content emphasizes theory to practice with opportunities for field trips, case studies, hands-on labs and simulations.

Who Attends the Institute

Institute participants have included representatives from public health and other health and human service organizations; city, county, state and federal government agencies; and private-sector businesses.

Previous enrollment has included:

  • Public and environmental health professionals, including nurses, veterinarians, physicians, dietitians, toxicologists, epidemiologists, engineers, sanitarians, inspectors, scientists and hazardous materials specialists.
  • Food production and processing professionals, including microbiologists, food safety specialists, quality assurance personnel and agribusiness professionals.
  • Graduate students enrolled in public health, veterinary medicine, nursing, agricultural, food and environmental sciences, and other postgraduate academic programs.
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Special Program Opportunities

Read about special events, free guest lectures, field trips, and special workshop opportunities scheduled during this year's Institute.

Presented by

  • School of Public Health
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • School of Nursing

View funding information.

For More Information

Contact the Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach
612-626-4515
cpheo@umn.edu
http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu