The University of South Florida College of Public Health is one of 37 institutions participating in a new pilot program administered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. The 37 institutions were chosen from among more than 100 schools and programs of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. They will offer the August 2010 Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam as a pre-graduation test for their students. Since the exam was first offered in 2008, the CPH credential has provided public health graduates an opportunity to demonstrate that they have met high educational standards and are committed to their ongoing professional development. Donna J. Petersen, ScD, dean of the USF College of Public Health and immediate Past Chair of the National Board of Public Health Examiners, has been a champion of establishing the pilot test of the CPH exam for public health students.
USF Public Health Dean Donna Petersen "Through this pilot program, we hope to demonstrate the value of integrating the Certified in Public Health exam as an integral part of students’ academic experience while also providing meaningful quality assessment data for schools and programs,” Dr. Petersen said. "Students taking the CPH exam are differentiating themselves by demonstrating their commitment to the field of public health and their own professional advancement.” The registration fee for pre-graduating candidates will be $350 through May 25, 2010 (midnight EST). For pilot "pre-graduate” examinees, no CPH will be awarded until the candidate has completed all graduation requirements. Registration can be completed online at http://www.publichealthexam.org/
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