Minority Health Fellowship Opportunity at Harvard UniversityThe Commonwealth Fund / Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy

Minority Health Fellowship Opportunity at Harvard University
The Commonwealth Fund / Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy

Supported by The Commonwealth Fund, administered by the Minority Faculty Development Program at Harvard Medical School, this innovative fellowship is designed to prepare physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in formulating and implementing public health policy and practice on a national, state, or community level.

The application deadline is January 2, 2007.

Program
One-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship from July 2007 to June 2008. Prepares physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in minority health/public health policy. Leads to MPH at Harvard School of Public Health or MPA at John F. Kennedy School of Government. Full graduate program incorporates intensive training in health policy, public health, and administration: courses, seminars, practicum, forums, conferences, site visits, faculty mentoring, and shadowing.

Qualifications
U.S. citizenship; board eligible or board certified physicians; experience in minority health issues; interest in health policy and public health; strong academic and leadership skills; intention to pursue career in public health, health policy, or academia.

Funding
$50,000 stipend; tuition and fees; health insurance; other program expenses.

Director
Joan Y. Reede, MD, MPH, MS. Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership.

View the brochure. [PDF adobe acrobat file ]

To Apply Contact:
CFHUF Program Coordinator
Tel: 617-432-2922
Email: mfdp_cfhuf@hms.harvard.edu

Website
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/fellows_faculty/cfhuf/index.htm

Underrepresented minorities and women encouraged to apply!

Deadline
The application deadline is January 2, 2007.

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