International Academy of Public Health

𝗜𝗔𝗣𝗛 is a multi-disciplinary professional development academy for the public health workforce. As a specialized academy, IAPH provides diverse fields of study, programs, and courses ranging from long-term, mid and short-term training in numerous areas of public health to contribute to the development of public health services across Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) the Member States, through building the capacity of the public health workforce. IAPH will not be a mere addition to the number of public health educational institutions in the EMR Region, it will rather be unique in promoting a practice-led type of public health education that is based on a residency model. This comes in contrast with the conventional model of academic and theoretical education which, though useful, is not in line with producing graduates with required competencies commensurate with the current realities and challenges in the public health arena. To achieve IAPH's mission, the academy provides diverse fields of study, programs, and courses that utilize learning methods and teach skills that can be immediately applied in the field. IAPH’s professional training programs are aimed at enhancing the leadership and performance of the public health system and improving people’s health and health care nationally and regionally. Although IAPH is newly established; it is now moving in quick steps to contribute to filling the gaps in public health knowledge and practices. Capacity building is at the core of IAPH’s mission, as we believe that, improving the knowledge and skills of our residents and trainees can be immediately applied which will enable them to perform their duties more effectively and efficiently.