The Bound Volume is a summary of the experiences gained during the field work. It consists of the following components:

1. A Summary of MAE Core Activity Requirements that summarises the activities undertaken for the MAE
2. A summary of the public health impact of the projects completed by the MAE scholar should be included in the introductory section of the Bound Volume.
3. Chapters consisting of reports of the field projects undertaken: data analysis, surveillance system evaluation; epidemiological study; establishment or evaluation of a public health surveillance system; Analysis of public health data;
4. Other activities during the MAE: lessons from the field, scientific manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal, report or other public health publication, oral presentation at a national conference and teaching experiences.

The length of each component will be that which is considered most appropriate to its purpose. Bound Volumes are normally expected to encompass a variety of topics and epidemiological methods. While a Bound Volume may be limited to a single content area, it must include several different studies of the disease/condition.