New to Public Health Residency Program 2026-2028: Session 11 – Leadership and Policy Development

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. By the end of this session, the new public health professional as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team will: Demonstrate ability to lead internal and external stakeholders to consensus, with movement to action, and to serve as the public face of governmental public health in the department’s jurisdiction. Discuss how to directly engage in health policy development, discussion, and adoption with local, state, and national policymakers, and to define a strategic direction of public health initiatives. Articulate how to engage with the appropriate governing entity about the department’s public health legal authorities and what new laws and policies might be needed. Describe the ability to acc

Credit & MOC Details

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