Civic Health Fellowship
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The Vot-ER Civic Health Fellowship equips healthcare providers like you with the training, resources, and collaborative space needed to lead campaigns that mobilize patients towards civic engagement. Join a vibrant community of healthcare professionals dedicated to fostering a healthier democracy through proactive patient involvement in civic initiatives.
Over eight months, from April to November, you will be trained and equipped to ignite change in your community through voter engagement. Guided by top-tier instructors in community organizing, you will emerge with a profound understanding of civic involvement, health equity concerns, and effective community mobilization techniques.
Embark on this journey of empowerment with us, attending dynamic 1.5-hour virtual sessions approximately three times per month to master the fundamentals of organizing. Collaborating within teams, you will translate your newfound expertise into tangible action, spearheading nonpartisan voter access campaigns as an integral part of the fellowship experience. Dedicate an average of 5-10 hours monthly to engaging lectures, intimate team gatherings, and hands-on assignments, all tailored to amplify your impact on both individual health outcomes and broader civic well-being.
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Interested? Complete this form. Fellowship Highlights
Instructors
Program Details
Application Deadline
Faculty
Nobel Peace Prize-nominated activist Srdja Popovic and health organizing leader Pedja Stojicic are the primary Fellowship instructors, along with a group of all-star guest presenters.
Teams
Schedule
The total time commitment is 5-10 hours per month, including attending lectures, small group work, and collaborating on team projects.
Investment
Our generous sponsors cover most costs; program fees cover the remainder. Vot-ER is committed to equity, offering sliding-scale fees for Fellows. Financial aid is available upon request, and no one is turned away due to cost. We encourage those with academic or institutional support or CME to seek full program coverage.
The program investment sliding scale is as follows:
- Community health workers/promotoras: $10 ($5 if already active in Vot-ER)
- Medical, nursing, or social work student: $100 ($50 if already active in Vot-ER)
- Social workers, nurses, residents, and interns: $200 ($100 if already active in Vot-ER)
- Physician assistants/administrators: $500 ($250 if already active in Vot-ER)
- Attending physicians/administrators: $1000 ($500 if already active in Vot-ER)
FAQs
Nope! Just come ready to learn and collaborate.
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
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.
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
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
E-mail Leah Ford at leah@vot-er.org and we’ll get back to you right away!