About the maternal and child health public health program
The Maternal and Child Health Public Health Program is dedicated to offering qualified masters (MPH students only) and doctoral students within the Texas A&M University School of Public Health (SPH) didactic experiences in the maternal and child health (MCH) field. The program aims to increase MCH exposure to students interested in obtaining MCH jobs after graduation. The goal of the program is to foster critical thinking and leadership to enable a diverse group of students to contribute to, develop and improve services directed towards women s health across the life-span, reproductive health, maternal, infant, childhood and adolescent health, and children with special health care needs. Understanding of this unique and complex population is acquired through a foundational MCH course and a seminar series which are open to all SPH students. Program trainees obtain additional training through a direct research experience with one of our MCH faculty and are encouraged to complete their practicum in the MCH field. This is not a degree or certificate program, however, you may earn a certificate in Maternal and Child Health with the completion of required courses. More information can be found at the School of Public Health website. At the end of our program, graduates will have increased knowledge related to the MCH field.

Eligibility criteria for traineeships
Eligible students include Master of Public Health and doctoral students at the School of Public Health who are U.S Citizens or U.S Permanent Residents dedicated to pursuing a career in maternal and child health. All students who enter the program are expected to complete the program requirements prior to graduating. Special consideration will be given to students with a strong commitment to working in local health departments, health service regions or other public health related government agencies or non-profit organizations in the state of Texas. Applicants must be in good academic standing.

MCH Trainees will receive up to $5,000 in scholarship funds. Funds are also available for travel to a MCH related conference on a first come first serve basis.

To receive a trainee scholarship the student must be a United States citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Program requirements
Successful completion of the program requires the following:

1. Participation in the Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO); 
2. Must take PHEB 621, Foundations of Maternal and Child Health (offered in spring 2021);
3. Completion of a practicum in the MCH field and/or a direct research experience with one of our MCH faculty. 

Trainees must also maintain good academic standing and not have any disciplinary actions or honor violations throughout the course of study.

For questions about the MCH Public Health Program:

Dr. Maria Perez-Patron, MCH Public Health Program Director
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Email: Maria.Perez@tamu.edu

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