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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.
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Jerry Johnson, M.D.
jcjohnso@mail.med.upenn.edu
Goal: To expose students to the concepts of community health and community based research with an emphasis on aging. Select this link for more information.
This certificate nutures medical students' interest and involvement in the clinical neurosciences including Anesthesiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, Neuroradiology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology.
Requirements:
Seminar participation during MS1 and MS2
Research between MS1 and MS2
2 Neuroscience electives
Scholarly pursuit in a clinical neuroscience
Individual meetings with program directors each year to review plans and progress
Formal recognition of complete participation
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Roy Hamilton, M.D.
roy.hamilton@uphs.upenn.edu
Steven J. Siegel, M.D., Ph.D.
siegels@mail.med.upenn.edu
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 (applications are generally available in early January and are due towards the end of February).
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
Prevention Point Philadelphia
Wissahickon Hospice
OR
Scholarly Pursuit
At a BTG clinical site (see above)
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Mary Ellen Bradley, MSW
mebradle@mail.med.upenn.edu
http://www.med.upenn.edu/btg/BTG_Scholars.htm
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Mary Ellen Bradley, MSW
mebradle@mail.med.upenn.edu
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
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/Certificates.shtml#ghcertificate
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Nancy Biller, MA, MPH
nbiller@mail.med.upenn.edu
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
This certificate program provides concentrated experiences in women's health spanning research, clinical training, and community outreach.
http://www.med.upenn.edu/focus/WomensHealth.shtml
Contact and Certificate Leader:
Hilary R. Bognar, MD, MSCE
hilary.bogner@uphs.upenn.edu
Patricia Scott
pscott3@mail.med.upenn.edu
For more information on Certificate Programs, please contact Helene Weinberg, PSOM Registrar, at hweinber@mail.med.upenn.edu.
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