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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, 2018
Application Website

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

Program Benefits

Paid?
 Yes
Benefits
  • Housing
  • Travel to/from program location
  • Educational credit
  • Health insurance

Requirements

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:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
Keywords
 Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, Harvard
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
 617-432-2922
Last Modified Date
 October 23, 2015