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.
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Fellowship Highlights




Course Details
Deadline
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.
Cost
Our generous sponsors cover most costs; course fees cover the remainder. Last year we did not turn anyone away because of the cost, and everyone who needs help this year will receive an appropriate discount. Please do not let the cost discourage you from applying to the program. If you need financial assistance, select the "Financial Assistance" option on the application.
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 students: $100 ($50)
Social workers, nurses, residents, interns, admin staff, and other: $200 ($100)
Physician assistants: $500 ($250)
Attending physicians: $1000 ($500)
Teams
Individual applications are not automatically ineligible, but if you are accepted without a team, we will pair you with other fellows.
Schedule
The total time commitment is 5-10 hours per month, including attending lectures, small group work, and collaborating on team projects.
FAQs
We’ve heard from past fellows that this program has connected them to the community of like-minded 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
- A richer understanding of the relationship between health outcomes and democratic participation
- 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. 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 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
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