Health Equity Academy in System Transformation

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

Subject Line: "2024-2025 Health Equity Academy"

How to Apply

Status: Applications have been extended

Deadline: 6/17/2024 at 11:59 PM (Note: This deadline has passed as of the current date April 3, 2026)

Application Process:

1. Click "APPLY NOW" button on the application page
2. Complete the application form
3. Submit by the deadline

Questions:
Direct questions or concerns to Emma Green at egreen@familiesusa.org with the subject line "2024-2025 Health Equity Academy"

Note: For current application information and deadlines for future cohorts, applicants should check the main Health Equity Academy In System Transformation page or contact the organization directly.