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COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT CHEALTH@KUMC.EDU Winter 2015
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WHO? M1 Students (KC, Wichita, AND Salina campus) PharmD, RD, PT/OT, HIM, MPH students WHAT? Internship at a local non-profit Culminates in a final project WHERE? Students choose the agency. *ANYWHERE IN KC area, and across Kansas WHEN? 8 weeks in the summer (June 1-July 29) WHY? Learn about different factors that impact health Make a difference locally 4 credit hrs + Stipend ($2500 -$4500) Community Health Project - Basics
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Two Opportunities for Roles in CHP Student Directors (2) February 2015-2016 $4,500 scholarship Organize, plan, communicate, advocate Student Intern June to end of July 8 weeks $2,500 Interview w/ 3 possible agencies of your choice Unique Educational opportunities Final Project and Presentation chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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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! chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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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! chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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Application Process Applications Available December/January Director Applications due Friday, January 8 th Interviews for Directors (Jan 13 th – Jan 15 th ) Directors Selected Can submit one application for both roles Intern Applications due Monday, February 1 st Interns Selected Interns Interview with agencies (Feb 22 nd – Mar 11 th ) Match Notifications Given (March 18 th ) 2 nd Round Match if needed Internship runs from June 1 st to July 29 th (8 weeks) chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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Possible Agencies Kansas City Care Clinic Johnson County Dept. of Health and Environment 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 KC area… chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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Closing Remarks Elizabeth Braden, Co-Director Robert Christian, Co-Director Cheryl Gibson, PhD Head Faculty Advisor Wendy Hildenbrand, MPH, OTR/L Stewart Babbott, MD, General & Geriatric Medicine chealth@kumc.educhealth@kumc.edu for more info
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