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New to Public Health Residency Program 2026-2028: Session 1 – Public Health Overview

Thank you for your interest in the New to Public Health Residency Program! Please note that registration is limited to those who were accepted into a learning cohort. To learn more or apply to the program, please visit https://new2publichealth.wisc.edu/apply/ or email new2publichealth@sonwisc.edu. The New to Public Health Residency Program is an innovative development program designed to build confidence and competency for professionals who are new to public health. The program is built upon the Foundational Public Health Services Model and develops enhanced knowledge and skills within the foundational areas and capabilities that are essential to public health practice. The residency program includes an evidence-based practice project, peer networking, mentoring, facilitated reflection and journaling, simulation, and case studies to support the new resident as they transition to practice; while inspiring collaborative, interdisciplinary relationships to promote and protect health at a population level. By the end of the residency program, the new public health professional as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team will: Apply learned concepts from the Foundational Public Health Services model to their public health professional practice. Increase knowledge, skills, and confidence for competent public health practice. Access tools and resources applicable to public health practice. Apply health equity and social justice concepts to public health practice. Demonstrate enhanced cultural competency knowledge and skills in their individual practice. Research, plan, and present a quality improvement or evidence-based practice project within their local health department or community. Upon completion of this session, the learner as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team will: Detail the history of public health services delivered in the United States. Describe legal principles, scope, and the role of government within public health practice. Demonstrate the use of plain language including the ability to support, use, and maintain communication technologies needed to interact with community residents. Discuss the importance of reflection in professional practice. Discuss how to develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce with the cross-cutting skills and competencies needed to implement the FPHS effectively and equitably; and manage human resource funct

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

DentistryUp to 4 creditsNursingUp to 4 creditsSocial WorkUp to 4 credits

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

No specific specialties targeted.

Pricing

Paid

This provider typically $25–50

See fees on ce.icep.wisc.edu

Listed by the provider · ce.icep.wisc.edu

  • Enduring / On-demand
  • Credit · Up to 4 credits
  • Paid · this provider typically $25–50
  • Released
    Sep 10, 2025
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 10, 2028 2 years left