COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT Winter 2014

Community Health Project (CHP) Mission  The mission of the Community Health Project is to provide an interdisciplinary, service learning internship that enhances the educational experience of students in the health professions by immersing them in public health and social service settings.

WHO?M1 Students (KC, Wichita, AND Salina campus) PharmD, DN, OT, PT, Health Policy & Management students WHAT?Internship at an area public health or social service agency Summer immersion experience culminates in a meaningful final project WHERE? Students choose area of interest – match process with agencies. Locations throughout KS and Kansas City Metro area – new agencies okay WHEN?8 weeks in the summer (June 1-July 24) Showcase in last week of July/first week in August WHY?Learn about different factors that impact health Make a difference locally Increased flexibility in fourth year 4 credit hrs + Stipend ($2500 -$4500) CHP Basics

Two Opportunities for Roles in CHP  Student Directors (2)  One year commitment  February  $4,500 scholarship  Plan for CHP year  Organize program calendar and events  Communicate with interns, agencies and faculty advisors  Advocate for CHP and community health  Student Interns  8 weeks  June to end of July  $2,500  Interview w/ 3 possible agencies of your choice  Education through agency immersion  Educational conferences  Final Project and Presentation

Why Do CHP?  Guaranteed Scholarship ($2,500 or $4,500)  4 credit hours through the Dept. of Internal Medicine  Great opportunity to expand upon any skill you are wanting to improve (clinical skills, public health, health policy etc.)  Excellent way to give back to your community or any community around the state of Kansas  MAKE AN IMPACT LOCALLY! for more info

Need more persuading?  Community Health Project is great because it’s…  Hands On  Interpersonal  Service Oriented  Clinical  Great Learning Opportunity  Paid  Given Credit Hours and…  You Become a Mini-Expert in a field of your choice! for more info

Application Process  Applications Available by December 12 th – watch  Director Applications due Monday, January 5  Interviews for Directors (Jan 6– Jan 9)  Directors Selected  Can submit one application for both roles  Intern Applications due February 9  Interns Selected  Interns Interview with up to 3 agencies (Feb 23 – Mar 11)  Match Notifications Given (March 17)  2 nd Round Match if needed  Internship runs from June 1 st to July 24 th (8 weeks) for more info

Possible Agencies – just a sample  Kansas City Care Clinic  Cultivate KC  Rosedale Healthy Kids Initiative  Sedgwick County Health Department  Silver City Health Clinic  Rose Brooks Women’s Shelter  Or any agency that you are personally interested in across the state of Kansas… for more info

Questions?? Contact us!  2014 Student Directors  Jessica Kruger, Executive Director  Frances Lafferty, Education & Evaluation Director  Tiffany Lau, Program Director  Faculty Advisors  Cheryl Gibson, PhD  Wendy Hildenbrand, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA  Stewart Babbott, MD for more info