Public health education in the United States
10.11307/mededjapan.43.171
- VernacularTitle:米国における公衆衛生教育の特徴と改革
- Author:
Aya Goto
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Public Health;
United States;
Professional Education
- From:Medical Education
2012;43(3):171-176
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Public health education in the United States has historically been separate from medical education and has emphasized practical training. Public health education is standardized under an accreditation system and is offered by interdisciplinary faculties. Schools have made efforts to provide a variety of programs responding to the vast needs of students with different professional backgrounds. Despite a constant increase in the number of students, the public health workforce remains too small, and schools are reforming their educational systems.
