FAQs
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Does GPH place students in their applied practice experience site?
No, GPH does not formally place students with their internship site. Rather, the Office of Public Health Practice provides a variety of resources to students so that they can identify an experience that meets their individual learning objectives.
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What resources are available to students to identify APEs?
The program provides a variety of applied practice resources and opportunities to students. All resources are outlined online.
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Can APE hours be completed abroad?
- Absolutely. We encourage students to travel abroad for their applied practice. Students may undertake applied practice experience hours abroad so long as they do not conflict with other class schedules. Normally, this will be between mid-May and end-August.
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Can I complete my applied practice experience at my current place of employment?
Yes, provided that the internship project is independent of your regular responsibilities and your direct supervisor does not serve as your internship preceptor.
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What protocol do I need to be aware of if my applied practice experience will involve research with human subjects with my agency?
Per the NYU University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects (UCHAIS), students must take/have taken the CITI tutorial or UCHAIS exam. If a student wishes to undertake research, he/she is advised to work on a project that has an established Principal Investigator. Students will be asked to ensure that the agency has its own IRB approval for the research. Agency preceptor should ensure that the students’ participation in the research adheres to the IRB approval.
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How do I get approval for my applied practice experience?
Once a placement is secured, complete the Practice Learning Contract (PLC) and upload it, with supporting documents, to the Practice Office Online Portal.
Allow 4-5 business days for approval. Additional review time may be required for the increased volume of submissions closer to deadlines.
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Do I need to apply for CPT?
Any student completing an internship outside of NYU must obtain CPT prior to starting the internship. Some internship sites might tell you that you do not need approval, they may be referring to other types of employment sponsorship, not CPT. You always need CPT approval.