Dr. Shannon P. Márquez
Int. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Director of Global Public Health Initiatives
Associate Professor-Environmental & Occupational Health
Drexel University School of Public Health
215 762 7055 / marquez@drexel.edu

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The “Global Field Practice Experience” (GFPE) model will help support students who are interested in a global health training experience in a situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice in global health and international development.
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A summer GFPE can potentially culminate in a CBMP project proposal; however, each project will be unique to the knowledge and skills acquired during the field experience. In accordance with Drexel University policy (for safety/risk management), students must inform us of their plans for international travel/study.
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A variety of CBMP projects can potential emerge from the GFPE--whether it is a project based on the topic observed in the field, use of a new study design, analysis of new data, application of a new method, analysis of a related policy issue, a program evaluation, or the synthesis of existing literature or conceptual model from a new perspective, etc.-- but in all instances it must include an original aspect and be submitted in accordance with the CBMP proposal review and approval process (including IRB), aligned with your
MPH concentration, and pursued in consultation with your advisor.

1. Let us know about your plans
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Meet with Dr. Márquez
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Is there an existing program/project/contact?
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If not, let’s use the “GFPE Site Assessment” as a tool
2. Use the online “registration/application” and complete required forms (Drexel International
Programs/Graduate Study Abroad). http://drexel.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseActi
on=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=39055

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On Call Travel Insurance (in pdf)
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Waiver and Release (word doc)
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Grad Medical History, Insurance and ER Contacts (in pdf)
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Passport Information (in pdf)
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Flight Arrival Form (in pdf)
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Medical Authorization Statement (in pdf)
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Travel Instructions (in pdf)
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Visa Instructions (in pdf)
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Academic Approval Form (for a GFPE to CBMP experience)
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Essay: In 200-250 words, please address the following questions:
How will participation in this program help you to achieve your academic, professional and personal goals?
What do you hope to gain from your experience that could not be achieved through your coursework at Drexel?

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Site and theme specific cross-cultural training and a formal pre-departure orientation
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“Global Health Bootcamp” (early May)
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SPH students
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WeServe
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Cameroon/Bush Medicine Partnership
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Reinforce concepts about “global health ethics”, travel medicine, safety, and health

Summer 2012:
Potential GFPEs in Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, and along the US-Mexico Border
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Global Health Education Consortium and Consortium of Universities in Global Health (GHEC-CUGH)
Opportunities.
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Existing Drexel Partnerships
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SPH Faculty Contacts
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If you have a specific interest or contact—including contacts from faith-based and/or church groups, service-learning missions, co-workers, family, friends, etc. -- let’s work together to develop the opportunity for you to have a GFPE or a potential GFPE-CBMP option. (start with GFPE Site Assessment Template)