How to get Global Health Field Experience - getting ready for your career in public health

The video addresses the challenge of starting a career in global health without experience. It emphasizes the importance of field experience for students, highlighting its role in understanding health determinants and enhancing career prospects. The video provides guidance on finding safe and ethical organizations for fieldwork and introduces Child Family Health International as a recommended organization for gaining global health experience.

What is one of the main challenges faced by public health professionals early in their careers?

• Difficulty in gaining experience without a job

• Lack of interest in global health

• Excessive field experience requirements

• Overabundance of job opportunities

Why is field experience important for students in global health?

• It focuses solely on classroom learning

• It guarantees a high-paying job

• It offers firsthand exposure to health determinants

• It provides theoretical knowledge

Which of the following is a benefit of gaining field experience?

• Avoiding cross-cultural interactions

• Understanding real health system problems

• Limited career prospects

• Isolation from professional networks

What is a key consideration when choosing an organization for field experience?

• The organization's size

• The organization's ethical code of conduct

• The organization's age

• The organization's location

Why is it important to work with local community members during field experience?

• To impose external solutions

• To ensure sustainable change

• To focus on short-term goals

• To avoid local involvement

What is Child Family Health International (CFHI) known for?

• Specializing in local health campaigns

• Providing global health field experience opportunities

• Focusing on domestic health issues

• Offering online health courses

How many field experiences does CFHI offer in different countries?

• 40 field experiences in 11 countries

• 50 field experiences in 15 countries

• 30 field experiences in 8 countries

• 20 field experiences in 5 countries