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certificate programs

Students are encouraged to participate in certificate activities during MS1 but only need to declare a final commitment at the beginning of MS3. However, Certificate Leaders would welcome hearing of your interest prior to your MS3 year, so you may email them.

Certificate in Community Health - Bridging the Gaps option

This certificate program links the training of health and social service professionals with the provision of health-related service to underserved communities.

Requirements:

Bridging the Gaps: Community Health Internship Program (BTG CHIP)
7 week summer internship

Bridging the Gaps Seminar Series
Attendance at 6 BTG Seminars between first year and January of fourth year (for schedule and topics see www.bridgingthegaps.info).

One Month Elective (choice of 3 sites)
Covenant House
Newcomers Health
Living Independently for Frail Elderly (LIFE)

Scholarly Pursuit
At a BTG clinical site (see above)

Contact and Certificate Leader:
Mary Ellen Bradley, LSW, CAC
mebradle@mail.med.upenn.edu
www.bridgingthegaps.info

Certificate in Community Health - Sayre Clinic option

This certificate program integrates collaborative care and learning while providing health education and community service.

Requirements:

Choice of one of the two 7 week options below (typically done in the summer between the 1st and 2nd years):

Bridging the Gaps: Community Health Internship Program (BTG CHIP)
7 week summer internship
or
Community Based Research at Sayre

Community Based Participatory Research Seminar (CBPR)

One Month Elective
at Sayre Clinic

Scholarly Pursuit
at Sayre clinical site

Contact and Certificate Leader:
Katherine Margo, MD
margok@uphs.upenn.edu

Certificate in Women’s Health

This certificate program provides concentrated experiences in women's health spanning research, clinical training, and community outreach.

http://www.med.upenn.edu/focus/WomensHealth.html

Contact and Certificate Leader:
Patricia Scott

pscott3@mail.med.upenn.edu

Certificate in Global Health

This certificate program provides students with an in-depth exploration of global health issues through international experiences, coursework, and research.

http://www.med.upenn.edu/globalhealth/penn_students.shtml#globalhealthscholar

Contact and Certificate Leader:
Nancy Biller, MA, MPH
nbiller@mail.med.upenn.edu

Certificate in Law - for Penn Doctoral and M.D. candidates

This certificate program immerses students in legal issues in their areas of academic interest, explores legal approaches and perspectives, and provides opportunities to engage in legal research.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/registrar/certificates/phdandmdcandidates.html

For more information on Certificate Programs, please contact Helene Weinberg, SOM Registrar, at hweinber@mail.med.upenn.edu.

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