MPH Fieldwork

MPH students in Nutritional Sciences complete one fieldwork experience (NUTR 532). MPH/GCPD students may count the fieldwork experience towards their 96 hours community rotation requirement.

Summary of Steps

• Review and follow the detailed guidelines MPH Nutrition Fieldwork Guidelines (docx)
• In conjunction with fieldwork preceptor, describe project, set timeline and outline final product on the MPH Nutrition Fieldwork Agreement (docx).
• Complete experience as planned.
• Provide the preceptor with the MPH Nutrition Fieldwork Evaluation (docx) and schedule a time to discuss the evaluation. Submit the signed student evaluation to the MPH Nutrition Coordinator.
• Develop a project summary report including a log of activities, reflection on the experience and its application to your future practice in public health nutrition. For further instructions, read MPH Nutrition Fieldwork Guidelines.
• Present on the experience to fellow MPH Nutrition students, scheduled annually fall quarter.

International Students

Students with an F-1 VISA must be registered for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). During their first year, F-1 students must work with the University’s International Student Services (ISS) office to register for CPT.  Students with a J-1 or J-2 VISA must also meet with their ISS advisor during Year 1 to apply for Academic Training.

Fieldwork and Practicum Faculty Adviser

Anne Lund, MPH, RDN, FAND
324 Raitt Hall
AEL4@uw.edu