PHocus offers an interdisciplinary approach to public health, integrating current faculty and community partners for hands-on learning and networking opportunities with professionals.
PHocus (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies) is an interdisciplinary educational program for high school students in grades 9-12, organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health. Students explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology, the basic science of public health. The program aims to enhance science and health literacy skills, provide opportunities to interact with public health professionals and researchers, raise awareness of various public health careers, and teach participants steps to improve their own health. Activities include mock outbreak investigations, interactive community health exercises, and discussions with public health scientists and practitioners. Previous programs have examined topics like the influenza pandemic, measles outbreaks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Students gain an understanding of how public health addresses diverse issues such as climate change, gun violence, and tobacco use.
A typical day involves exploring different aspects of public health, participating in active learning in large groups, and engaging in small group activities, with breakfast and lunch provided.
This program is best for high school students interested in science, health, and exploring careers in public health and STEM fields.
Rutgers School of Public Health (Piscataway, NJ)
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