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Introduction to the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Fellowship Program
The AFHE fellowship program aims to train leaders who prioritize health equity and reduce health disparities. The program is supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies and was designed by the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity team at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity. In January 2017, the Leaders for Health Equity fellowship program was launched and is now known as the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity at George Washington University.
This is a year-long fellowship that includes in-person meetings, known as convenings, which require a total time commitment of five weeks. Convenings are held in different parts of the world and are full-time, out-of-office commitments. In between convenings, the AFHE program faculty teach an online curriculum through 90-minute sessions every two weeks. Additionally, participants are expected to engage in self-directed learning for 12–16 hours per month.
This learning includes program readings, videos, and assignments related to their individual project, reflection, and/or program evaluation. Attendance and participation are required for both in-person and online sessions. and online coursework is required for successful completion of the program.
Fellows are inducted into the Atlantic Fellows lifelong community after they complete their fellowship year. Lifelong fellows continue to have access to an international network of leaders committed to combating inequity in their communities. They are invited to participate in global interest groups, seminars, and conferences, as well as collaborate with other Atlantic Fellows on equity-focused projects.
They are expected to remain employed throughout the fellowship so that leadership lessons are applied in real-life scenarios. All educational experiences and travel expenses related to participation in this fellowship, including in-person convenings, are paid for by Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity.
You do not need to be a health professional to apply for this fellowship. AFHE is looking to recruit fellows who are currently engaged in health-related work, including, but not limited to: finance, economics, art, architecture, academia, government, public health, law, media, technology, and healthcare delivery. AFHE encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The program will select 15-20 fellows per year.
Benefits of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Fellowship Program
- All educational experiences and travel expenses related to participation in this fellowship, including in-person convenings, are paid for by Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity.
- At the end of the fellowship year, fellows are inducted into the Atlantic Fellows lifelong community, where they have access to:
- A network of more than 600 leaders from 70+ countries committed to combating inequity in their communities
- Continued learning, connection, community-building and chances to amplify and create change through All Fellows Convenings
- Professional networking, community-building and knowledge exchange through the Atlantic Fellows Hub
- Funding opportunities
- Professional development
Eligibility Criteria
- Fellows must be in their early to mid-career stages and want to become more effective leaders and work with others to achieve change.
- Fellows should be currently engaged in health-related work in a leadership role or in a position that has potential for leadership.
- In order to address important determinants of health beyond biology and healthy behaviors, organizers need to involve people and sectors beyond traditional healthcare and public health, as they do in this fellowship program.
- There are no specific educational requirements or ‘preferred’ professions.
- The shared attributes and values of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity include action/solutions orientation, equity, inclusivity, courage, curiosity, humility, diversity, and creativity. If you must share these values,.
Application Requirements
- A brief statement (no more than 500 words) addressing the reasons you want to be a fellow, including a discussion of your major strengths and unique personal and leadership characteristics,
- A health equity project proposal you would like to complete during your fellowship year,
- Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume,
- Two letters of recommendation and
- An employer support form is completed by someone in a direct supervisory role who is willing to serve as your advisor, assisting with your growth as you pursue a focus on change leadership for health equity.
Application Process
To apply for this opportunity, kindly visit the Apply link by clicking on the link below. This will take you to the application form, which you should complete as instructed. Please ensure that you provide all the required information accurately and truthfully. The deadline for submitting your application is April 11, 2024. So, be sure to submit your application before the deadline passes.
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