Office of Field Education and Practice
Field education and hands-on practice are fundamental components of public health education, providing students with real-world experience and the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
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What Happens When the Screen Goes Off? Lessons on Digital Wellness from Mississippi
Twambo Nambao is a Winokur Fellow and DrPH candidate. “But what will they do instead?” That question stayed with me. I came to Mississippi as a Winokur Fellow with the…
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Centering Humanity in Public Health: Reflections on Healing, Connection, and Care in Chile
Julia Naganuma-Carreras is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and MPH candidate in the Health and Social Behavior field of study. San Felipe sits in the Aconcagua Valley in central Chile,…
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On Someone Else’s Terms
Zili Huang is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and PhD student in the Department of Global Health and Population. Before traveling to Indonesia this summer, I thought I had a…
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Unloading
Jake Wheeler is a Winokur Fellow and DrPH candidate. You can mention most American states and get a shrug. Mississippi is not one of them. When I told people I…
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Field Practice Award Recipients for 2026
The Office of Field Education and Practice is pleased to announce recipients for the 2026 Gareth M. Green and James H. Ware Awards. About The Author Related Topics Last Updated…
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What is my compass? Reflections on the three Ps and the messiness of research
Junita Henry is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and a PhD candidate in the Department of Global Health and Population. As researchers, we like to believe we approach our work…
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Getting Lost to Find the Way
Renny Honda is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and a Master of Public Health candidate in the Health and Social Behavior field of study. I believe no one should be…
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Introducing the 2026 Winokur Fellows
The Office of Field Education and Practice is delighted to introduce the 2026 awardees of the Winokur Fellowship in Public Health for the Mississippi Delta. Moono Hansombo, DrPH ’28, will…
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Stories, Smiles, and Service: An Experiential Day of Healthy Learning at J. Zamora Elementary School
Raphael L. Aquino is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and a Master of Public Health candidate in the Generalist field of study. On February 23, 2026, J. Zamora Elementary School…
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This River Will Carry You Home: Lessons from Rwanda’s Healing Circles
Zakaria Mohammed is a Rose Service Learning Fellow and a Master of Public Health candidate in Health Management. Arriving in Kigali The first thing that surprised me about Rwanda was…
