OVERVIEW
The goal of the PHSF program is to encourage the pursuit of and preparation for graduate-level study for professional careers in public health. The intent of this program is to increase the number of minorities in public health professions. The collaborating institutions are: Morehouse School of Medicine, the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over the last 10 years, support has come from the CDC through the AMHPS Cooperative Agreement. Since program inception, approximately 100 students have participated.
The program commences with an orientation. Orientation is followed by a one day diversity workshop and a 35 hour graduate course in The Principles of Public Health. Participants are assigned to community based public health internships. These research projects are supervised by experienced public health professionals and scientists. Weekly seminars will cover current public health issues. Fellows have access to libraries and activities on the campus’ of the participating institutions. The use of public transportation may be necessary to reach certain project sites. Weekly leisure group activities are planned to foster bonding and team spirit.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Be a member of an under-represented minority group as defined by the federal government http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Populations/populations.htm.
The program is open to current juniors, seniors and recent college and university graduates.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Eight (8) weeks
Program Dates: June 3 – July 30, 2010
STIPENDS & ALLOWANCES
Stipend – Fellows will receive $2,000 for successfully completing the program.
Housing – Housing is provided for non resident students.
Travel – Travel to and from Atlanta is provided.
Application Deadline: February 26, 2010 5:00pm EST
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, please see http://web.msm.edu/public_health/phsf/phsf_app.asp or contact Tina Rashid at crasheed@msm.edu.
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