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Applied Practice Experiences

Applied Practice Experiences at TAMSPH

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APEx Resources

TAMSPH Practicum Portal

All MPH, MHA, and DrPH students are automatically enrolled in the Pre-APEx Learning Community in Canvas after the census date during their first semester of coursework. These modules provide essential guidance for planning your APEx. Upon successful completion of the training modules, students will gain access to the APEx Work Plan Template. 
 
Once you have developed your work plan in collaboration with your preceptor and received approval from both your preceptor and your department coordinator, upload the signed and fully approved work plan to the Practicum Portal (linked below).
Important: Do not submit your work plan until all required signatures have been obtained.
 

Department APEx Coordinators

Each department has a dedicated Practicum Coordinator (or APEx Coordinator) to guide graduate students through their applied practice experience.

Environmental and Occupational Health

Adam Pickens, PhD, MPH (MPH and DrPH): apickens@tamu.edu

Health Policy and Management

John J. Buckley, MBA, FACHE (MHA): buckley@tamu.edu

Carla Stebbins, PhD, MHA (MHA): cstebbins@tamu.edu 

Elena Andreyeva, PhD  (MPH): andreyeva@tamu.edu

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Shaida Kalbasi, PhD  (MPH and DrPH):  shaida@tamu.edu

Health Behavior

Sara Mendez, DrPH (MPH and DrPH):  spmendez@tamu.edu

 

Support for Partners

The Office of Public Health Practice is here to make hosting a student easy and rewarding. We offer:

  • Help matching you with the right student
  • Clear guidance and resources
  • Ongoing support throughout each student’s time at your organization
  • Recognition for your partnership and opportunities for engagement

Become a Host Organization

  1. Connect with Us - Reach out to the Office of Public Health Practice (OPHP) to express your interest!
  2. Design the Experience - We will help you through the process, from developing an overview of the internship or practicum to identifying appropriate activities and learning opportunities for a public health student.
  3. Establish the Partnership - Formalize the relationship with TAMSPH through an affiliation agreement.*
  4. Find a Great Fit - Begin promoting your opportunity, reviewing student applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting the perfect match for your organization.

Resources

  • APEx Description Details and Example - PDF
  • Experience Description Template - DOC

Applied Practice Experience Development Assistance

Do you have a project idea for students but are not quite sure how to turn it into an APEx? Let us help you. Please complete and submit the following form to get in contact with the Office of Public Health Practice. 

Affiliation Agreements

*If your organization requires an affiliation agreement in order to host a student, please email the Office of Public Health Practice.

Applied Practice Experience Forms


In order to type on the forms, click "download". Any handwritten forms, with the exception of signatures, will be rejected.

CPT Forms for Students on F1-Visas

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization for F-1 international students to receive further training that is designed to achieve an established academic objective directly related to degree level and major. CPT includes practicums and internships.

SPH student on F1 visas must:

  • Complete the student request in Terra Dotta
  • Have their APEx preceptor complete the employer form

Completed forms must be submitted to International Student Services and a copy of all completed forms must be provided to your department APEx coordinator.

For more information or questions related to CPT, please visit the International Student Services website.

For any additional questions regarding the applied practice experience or completion of these forms, contact your department APEx coordinator.