PE, IP, IPE - OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

Overview of the PE-IP

A narrated overview of the PE-IP

All MPH students who matriculated in Fall 2018 or later must complete an Interprofessional Education (UNI or IPE course), 4 credits of Practice Experience course, and a 1 credit Integrative Project course.

Students who entered their MPH degree program prior to Fall 2018 must complete the Field & Culminating Experiences.

	Practice Experience	Integrative Project	Interprofessional
How many hours/credits?	4 credits in a single term or 2 credits in each of two contiguous terms; equivalent to 160 contact-hours in the organization	1 credit	A 1-2 credit approved IPE or UNI course. Students must refer to program handbooks for courses in each program that meet this requirement.
Does it vary by MPH program?	Yes	Yes	Students must have completed at least 9 credits though it is suggested that they have completed 18 credits.
When can I register?	After… Completing 36 credits of the MPH program Submission and approval (by Site Preceptor and Faculty Advisor) of your Learning Contract	After completing the Practice Experience. If the Practice Experience is completed over two terms, the Integrative Project can be completed concurrently with the second term of the Practice Experience.	Varying assignments
Who provides guidance & oversight?	Your Site Preceptor Faculty Advisor *Program’s Practice Experience Coordinator/Instructor	Your Faculty Advisor and the program’s Integrative Project Coordinator/Instructor	Your Faculty Advisor.
Who evaluates my work?	Your Site Preceptor Faculty Advisor *Program’s Practice Experience Coordinator/Instructor	Two SPH faculty members (other than your Faculty Advisor)	The UNI or IPE course coordinators/instructors.
What products are required?	All of the following: Competency-based Learning Contract Midway Progress Report Final Summary Report Portfolio (Deliverables/competency demonstrations, and resume or cv) 20-minute Oral Presentation (except MPH-Biostatistics students who have an oral in their comprehensive exam)	A high-quality written product of professional standard, demonstrating mastery of Foundational and Programmatic competencies. Appropriate products will vary by program and project goals. Examples include: a program evaluation plan or report a high quality draft or publishable journal manuscript a grant proposal a health promotion or community engagement program plan an economic analysis; or a policy analysis.	Assignments based on the UNI or IPE course coordinators/instructors.