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The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional off...
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the nine-week program (May 19-July 26, 2008), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo that addresses a problem of concern to disadvantaged populations.
Deadline
December 12, 2008
Qualifications
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent graduates (less than 2 years) of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2008. Graduate students and individuals with an advanced degree are not eligible to apply. Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will demonstrate the following: 1) Be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health; and/or 2) Have experience working in or with programs that address health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities) or have done previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities.
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http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm
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The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities incl...
The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of trainings for community leaders and journalists; drafting policy briefs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the minority health Web pages and monthly newsletter. During the year, the Wellstone Fellow will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal coverage, minority health, and other important health policy issues.
Deadline
February 6, 2009
Qualifications
The Wellstone Fellowship is designed to increase the number of low-income, black/African American, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Native American social justice leaders. Candidates seeking consideration for the Wellstone Fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration.
Amount
$35,000 stipend and health care benefits
Website
www.familiesusa.org
Direct Link
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship-about.html
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The Villers Fellow works as a full-time policy analyst in Families USA's Health Policy Department. Designed to provide the fellow with a national perspective on healt...
The Villers Fellow works as a full-time policy analyst in Families USA's Health Policy Department. Designed to provide the fellow with a national perspective on health care justice work, the fellowship will be based in the Families USA office in Washington, D.C. and will afford the fellow the opportunity to learn about a range of health care justice issues. The Villers Fellow's primary responsibilities involve conducting primary and secondary research on a range of health care issues, including Medicaid, Medicare, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), prescription drugs, and the private insurance market, as well as writing and contributing to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.
Deadline
January 15, 2009
Qualifications
A college degree is preferred, but there is no bias in favor of any academic discipline. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration.
Length
August 2009-July 2010
Website
www.familiesusa.org
Direct Link
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/about-the-villers-fellowship.html
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