The HPHC program is hosted by IU School of Medicine. Funding is provided by Serve Indiana and AmeriCorps, alongside with funding from Medical Student Education. The HPHC program is an AmeriCorps program connecting first year medical students to nonprofits around the state to gain a critical understanding of public health issues in Indiana. Medical students who become AmeriCorps Members will spend their summer serving full-time with a nonprofit organization and completing professional development sessions, and 50 hours in teambuilding and training sessions during the spring and fall semester. The program\xe2\x80\x99s educational components will prepare students to become physicians who are culturally competent, critical thinkers, and understand healthcare disparities on a systems level. Program Goals include: (A) Connecting first year medical students to nonprofits around the state to gain a critical understanding of public health issues in Indiana; (B) Support capacity-building for nonprofit organizations to better serve Indiana community members; (C) The program\xe2\x80\x99s educational components will prepare students to become physicians who are culturally competent, critical thinkers, and understand healthcare disparities on a systems level.














Member Duties : The Hoosier Public Health Corps (IUSM AmeriCorps) will connect first year medical students to nonprofits around the state to gain a critical understanding of public health issues in Indiana. Medical students who become AmeriCorps Members will spend their summer serving full-time with a nonprofit organization and completing professional development sessions, and 50 hours in teambuilding and training sessions during the spring and fall semester. The program\xe2\x80\x99s educational components will prepare students to become physicians who are culturally competent, critical thinkers, and understand healthcare disparities on a systems level. During their service, Members will be placed at a nonprofit addressing public health needs and have individualized experiences.




Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service .




Terms :
Car recommended .




Service Areas :
None




Skills :
None












SUMMARY


Program Type:


AmeriCorps State / National




Program


Hoosier Public Health Corps




Program Start/End Date


03/30/2023 - 08/31/2023




Work Schedule
Part Time




Education level


College graduate




Age Requirement


Minimum: 18 Maximum: 70




Program Locations
INDIANA




Accepting Applications


From 04/06/2023 To 05/31/2023




Contact
Niki Messmore


MS Room 126


Indianapolis IN 46202


3172748980


nmmessmo@iupui.edu




Listing ID
110870