"The members gained information about maintaining their health ... [and] began to see coherence in establishing healthy on-going practices ... Our members and staff shared freely with the BTG students and felt they were contributing to the education of professionals who wanted to be more understanding."

BTG Community Preceptor

CHIP Eligibility

Bryn Mawr students enrolled in the MSS program who have completed their first year field placement in the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Program are eligible to participate in the Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program.

Bryn Mawr students participate in the Thomas Jefferson University Program. For Bryn Mawr 2012 BTG CHIP Community Partners, please refer to Thomas Jefferson University

CHIP Eligibility

The following La Salle University students are eligible to participate in the Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program:

• Nursing students who have completed their sophomore year and are accepted into the nursing major for the fall semester
• Junior year nursing majors who will enter their senior year in the fall semester

La Salle students participate in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program.

CHIP Eligibility

University of the Sciences students are eligible to participate in the Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program after completing their first year in one of these disciplines:

• Health Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Pharmacy 

University of the Sciences students participate in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program. For University of the Sciences 2010 BTG CHIP Community Partners, please refer to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

"I think it's very important as future health professionals to be aware of our surroundings and environment so that we can better understand our patients, and that's the reason why I believe BTG will help all of the interns become better health professionals in the future."

BTG Student Intern