Civic Health Fellowship
Learn how to integrate voter access into your healthcare institution and leverage community organizing as a tool to address the political determinants of health.
Fellowship Highlights
Course Details
Schedule
The total time commitment is 5-10 hours per month, including attending lectures, small group work, and collaborating on team projects.
Cost
Course fees are based on a sliding scale. The discounted rate for healthcare professionals who’ve used Vot-ER tools or attended our programs is noted in parentheses.
Community health workers: $10 ($5)
Medical, nursing, or social work student: $100 ($50)
Social workers nurses, residents, and interns: $200 ($100)
Physician assistants: $500 ($250)
Attending physicians: $1000 ($500)
Financial Aid: Most of the program costs are covered by our generous sponsors - the course fees listed above cover the remaining portion. Last year we didn't turn anyone away because of the cost, and we expect that everyone who needs help will receive an appropriate discount. If you need financial assistance, please apply and select the "Financial Assistance" option on the application.
Faculty
Nobel Peace Prize-nominated activist Srdja Popovic and health organizing leader Pedja Stojicic teach the course, along with a group of all-star guest speakers.
2023 Civic Health Fellowship
Application
FAQs
We've heard from past fellows that this program has connected them to the community of like-minded healthcare professionals that they've long sought.
Plus, you'll leave the course with:
- Deeper knowledge of health disparities and medical racism—and how we can fight against it in our daily work
- Insights into what obstacles affect voter engagement and how to address them
- Practical community organizing skills to mobilize colleagues and leaders at your institution or school
- Lots of laughs, inside jokes, and most importantly: a network of passionate, like-minded healthcare professionals who, like you, are committed to making a bigger impact in their community.
Nobel Peace Prize-nominated activist Srdja Popovic and health organizing leader Pedja Stojicic teach the course, along with a group of all-star guest speakers.
E-mail Leah Ford at leah@vot-er.org or message us on Twitter and we'll get back to you right away!
You can indicate on your application that you need financial assistance. If you have additional questions about financial assistance, please email Leah Ford, Vot-ER Organizing Director, at leah@vot-er.org
Nope! Just come ready to learn and collaborate.
All healthcare professionals are eligible for the Civic Health Fellowship, including:
- Medical, nursing, or social work students
- Interns and residents
- Fellows
- Social Workers
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Public health or community health workers
2022 Fellows
