The HRSA-funded Hawaii MCH Leadership Program, Office of Public Health Studies, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, strengthens student skills in MCH programming, policy, needs assessment, evaluation, and ability to interpret and communicate data. The program helps prepare emerging and experienced public health practitioners to become effective MCH leaders.

The 16 to 17 credit hour coursework focuses on cross-cultural understanding and promotion of greater diversity in public health via outreach to rural Hawaii and Pacific Island practitioners and under-represented ethnic groups. The Program coursework can be fulfilled concurrently with an MPH/MS degree.  All students completing the required coursework will receive a certificate of completion. This program is currently in the process of seeking formal Graduate Certificate status with UH-Manoa.

The MCH Leadership Program offers scholarship opportunities, distance education classes and worker-friendly class scheduling, as well as contacts with MCH community resources.  The curriculum currently includes the following courses:

• Analytic Approaches to MCH
• Needs Assessment & Program Planning
• Community and PH Practice
• Policies & Programs in MCH Services
• Program Evaluation
• Integrative Seminar

For more information on the Hawaii MCH Leadership Program, please contact Program Director Nancy Partika via e-mail at nantika@hawaii.edu or by phone at (808) 956-5756.