University of Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program
The University of Michigan School of Public Health in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) offers a public health pipeline program for college students. The Univeristy of Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program (Michigan FPHLP) provides students with field placements, skill building workshops, and mentorship. FPHLP is designed to offer stimulating opportunities for awareness, learning, and growth in public health. The ultimate goal of the program is to increase the diversity of the public health workforce and the people committed to reducing health disparities.
FPHLP LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Promote and introduce public health careers to college students.
- Strengthen and broaden leadership for addressing health equity.
- Increase awareness of health disparities and its impact on the nation.
- Build practical experiences to enhance the students' professional credentials.
- Develop a baseline understanding of the political, social, and cultural context within which public health activities are conducted.
The application for Michigan FPHLP 2021 is currently open. Applications must be submitted no later than January 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Please visit our Application page for more details about the application process.
