Center of Excellence in MCH
Overview
The USF Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is one of just 13 programs nationwide designated as a Center of Excellence by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Mission
Produce an MCH workforce who will be change-ready leaders equipped with the necessary tools to address contemporary emerging MCH issues, promote healthier children, families, and communities, and address persistent disparities in MCH and healthcare across all systems.
Vision
Address contemporary emerging MCH issues, promote healthier children, families, and communities, and address persistent disparities in MCH and healthcare.
What is MCH?
Curious about the field of Maternal and Child Health? Explore this interactive Prezi presentation, created by our USF team in collaboration with national MCH programs. Featuring stories from over 30 professionals, We Are MCH offers a powerful overview of the field and the impact of Centers of Excellence across the country.
Education and Training
Degree Programs
The College of Public Health offers graduate degree programs and a certificate program to prepare students for a dynamic career in Maternal and Child Health. Apply now!
Degree Programs
Fellow & Scholar Programs
Train and support graduate students and health professionals across the continuum through the MCH Scholars, MCH Epidemiology Doctoral Trainee, and Postdoctoral Fellow programs.
Fellow & Scholar Programs
Leadership & Skills-Based Seminars
Monthly seminars on leadership and key MCH issues offer an array of MCH training opportunities for students and health professionals of all levels, to further their education and skills development.
Leadership & Skills-Based Seminars
Professional Development Award
Recognize the development of new leadership with the MCH Leadership Professional Development Award, which is used to support eligible and graduate students to participate in an MCH conference.
Professional Development Award
Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health
Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health
Becoming a public health analyst
YaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.
Becoming a public health analyst
USF honors two COPH teams for outstanding excellence
Each year, the University of South Florida recognizes employees who demonstrate "above and beyond" performance excellence and uphold the core values of USF's Strategic Plan, “in pursuit of excellence,” with the Outstanding Staff Awards. This year, two teams from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the university’s success--the Family Study Center (FSC) and the COPH Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA).