Program

The Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy

Organization

Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard Medical School

Opportunity Type

Fellowship

About the Program

The Commonwealth Fund Mongan Fellowship in Minority Health Policy is a one-year, full-time, academic degree-granting program designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles in transforming health care delivery systems and promoting health policies and practices that improve access to high performance health care for racial and ethnic minorities, economically disadvantaged groups, and other vulnerable populations.  Program offers intensive study in health policy, public health, and management for physicians committed to transforming delivery systems for vulnerable populations. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School with prior MPH. Fellows also participate in leadership forums and seminars with nationally recognized leaders in health care delivery systems, minority health, and health policy; site visits, shadowing, and practicum projects.

Program Location

Cambridge or Boston , MA

Application Deadline

December 01, 2019

Application Website

mfdp.med.harvard.edu/cfmf/how-apply

Paid?

Benefits

• Housing
• Travel to/from program location
• Educational credit
• Health insurance

Description

• Physicians who have completed residency in the U.S., either BE/BC. Additional experience beyond residency, such as chief residency, is preferred.

• Experience or interest in addressing and improving the health needs of minority, disadvantaged and vulnerable populations as well as in advancing system change in ways that improve the health for all populations, but with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.

• Strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community efforts, quality improvement, transformation of health care delivery systems, and/or health policy.

• Intention to pursue a career in policy, public service, and/or academia.

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents

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Contact

mfdp_mcff@hms.harvard.edu

Organization Website

mfdp.med.harvard.edu/cfmf/how-apply

Organization Address

164 Longwood Ave., 2nd floor
Boston , MA 02115-5818

Organization Phone

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