The MCHC/RISE-UP Program is a 10-week summer
program for undergraduates in their junior and senior year, and recent
baccalaureate degree students (within 12 months of MCHC/RISE-UP program
orientation) who are interested in learning more about preventing health
disparities.
Public health experiences offered to scholars are:
Public health experiences offered to scholars are:
1. Clinical/Community:
Scholars rotate through clinical experiences provided by Maternal and Child
Health disciplines (pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology, physiatrist, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, social work, psychology,
speech/language, special education and nursing) (Kennedy Krieger Institute
only). In addition, scholars will have planned experiences in providing
community-based multi-level health care and support systems for underserved
groups.
2. Community Engagement and
Advocacy: Scholars work with professionals in the University Center of
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Public Health and related systems on
the formation, implementation and evaluation of health care and disability
legislation, regulations and practice guidelines. The critical role of engaging
underrepresented communities in shaping responsive systems of care receives a
special emphasis.
3. Research: Scholars work
with research mentors on a wide range of public health prevention, treatment
and epidemiological studies. Scholars receive training in conducting
community-based participatory research, which engages communities that are
currently underserved by mainstream systems.
A $3,500 stipend is
provided to all program participants. Housing and round-trip travel is
available for out-of-state participants.
Website: kennedykrieger.org/RISE-UP
Questions: MCHC-RISE-UP@kennedykrieger.org
Application Deadline: January 31, 2015
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