Health Equity Academy in System Transformation

Health Equity Academy in System Transformation

Organization: Families USA Foundation Inc

Program Type: Developmental fellowship for health care providers

Overview:
A 10-month unpaid fellowship designed to equip health care providers with skills, knowledge, and networks to become advocates for equitable system transformation. The program is primarily virtual with a funded 3-day in-person conference in Washington DC.

Program Details

Duration: 10 months (July 2024 - May 2025 based on most recent cohort)

Format:

Primarily virtual

Monthly virtual meetings (third Thursday of every month, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET)

Funded in-person conference attendance (January 21-24, 2025)

What the Fellowship Offers:

Skill development in health equity advocacy, policy analysis, and community engagement

Advocacy agenda development leveraging personal and provider expertise

Tools to amplify patient voices, especially from historically marginalized communities

Understanding of how health care intersects with social drivers of health

Networking opportunities with fellow providers and advocacy organizations

Technical assistance from experienced policy advocates

Stipend to attend Families USA's Health Action Conference

Eligibility Requirements

Professional Background: Health care providers including:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Community Health Workers

Dentists

Dental Hygienists

Doulas

Midwives

Nurses

Nursing Assistants

Occupational Therapists

Optometrists

Orthodontists

Pharmacists

Physical Therapists

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Social Workers

Speech Language Pathologists

Therapists

Students who have completed at least one year of schooling/training

Geographic/Practice Requirements:

Practicing in medically underserved areas (Health Professional Shortage Area designation)

Preference for primary care providers or those serving as frequent touchpoint for patients

Commitment Requirements:

Committed to anti-racism and uplifting lived experiences of historically marginalized communities

Can commit to participating in monthly virtual meetings

Can attend Families USA's Health Action Conference (January 21-24, 2025)

Interested in advancing skills in health equity policy advocacy in states and communities

Contact Information

Email: Emma Green (egreen@familiesusa.org)
Subject Line: "2024-2025 Health Equity Academy"

Organization Address:
1225 New York Avenue NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-3030
Fax: 202-347-2417
Email: info@familiesusa.org