Employ a broad mastery of the five core areas of public health including application
of empirical methods and practice approaches to promote and protect the health of
individuals, communities and populations.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Use relevant strategies and appropriate methods to identify current and emerging public
health challenges, analyze determinants of health and disease, and implement evidence-based
public health programs and policies that promote health and prevent disease across
the lifespan.
Scholarship and Research for Evidence-Based Public Health Practice
Conduct scholarly activities and scientifically rigorous research designed to solve
public health problems, address health inequities, eliminate health disparities and
improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations.
Global Perspectives: Community Engagement and Cultural Context
Engage respectfully and effectively with diverse communities to promote the health
of all members, appreciating the multi-layered cultural contexts of public health
issues that shape health inequities, especially for individuals from marginalized,
disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable populations.
Information and Health Technologies for Public Health
Leverage information and health technologies to achieve data-driven improvements in
public health systems, infrastructure and services including systems designed for
surveillance of public health threats and monitoring of health outcomes.
Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Health Outcomes
Collaborate with professionals from across disciplines working interdependently as
a constructive public health team member fostering organizational and community partnerships
to achieve improvements in health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations.
Public Health System Leadership
Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills aimed at transforming public health
infrastructure and creating healthier environments through dynamic systems thinking,
effective written and verbal communication, efficient project management and capacity
building, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Public Health Policy and Advocacy for Health Equity
Advocate for social justice and health equity through use of participatory strategies,
inclusive partnerships, high-impact media communications and translation of scientifically
rigorous research into public health policies, programs and practices that yield measurable
improvements in population health and elimination of health disparities.
Ethical Public Health Practice
Exhibit personal and professional integrity in all areas of public health education,
research and service that is reflective of the values, ideals and ethical standards
that define public health practice.
