PHield Trips

Ready to take your passion for public health on the road?

What Are PHield Trips?

PHield Trips are 1-day immersive experiences that take students off campus and into the community, visiting organizations actively engaged in public health work. These trips provide a unique opportunity to see public health in action, connect with professionals, and understand how classroom concepts apply in real settings.

Eligibility: Open to all School of Public Health students (unless otherwise specified – any classification restrictions would be advertised during trip promotion). Frequency: Usually scheduled during Fall Break (October) and just before the start of the spring semester (January). Duration: Typically half-day or full-day experiences. Transportation: Provided for attendees. Cost: Free for SPH students (unless otherwise specified - any potential costs would be advertised during trip promotion).
Eligibility	Open to all School of Public Health students (unless otherwise specified – any classification restrictions would be advertised during trip promotion).
Frequency	Usually scheduled during Fall Break (October) and just before the start of the spring semester (January).
Duration	Typically half-day or full-day experiences.
Transportation	Provided for attendees.
Cost	Free for SPH students (unless otherwise specified – any potential costs would be advertised during trip promotion).

What You’ll Gain

Obtain on-site exposure to contemporary public health in practice.
Network with professionals and learn about diverse public health roles and settings.
Strengthen your understanding of public health systems and policies.

Past destinations include…

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and State Laboratory – Austin, TX
Brazos County Health District – Bryan, TX
City of College Station Water Treatment Facility – College Station, TX
Harris County Health Department – Houston, TX
Williamson County and Cities Health District – Round Rock, TX
Texas DSHS Region 7 Office – Temple, TX

Don't miss out on our next adventure!

Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming PHield Trips. In the meantime, check out all upcoming events at SPH on the official calendar.

Host a PHield Trip

Are you passionate about public health? Want to inspire the next generation of professionals? Partner with us to showcase your organization’s work and impact! Hosting a PHield Trip is a great way to:

Share your expertise and real-world insights.
Connect with future public health leaders.
Support experiential learning opportunities that shape the future of the field.

Ready to make a difference? Complete our interest form to start planning!