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Fellowship Directory for Family Physicians

Minority Health Policy Fellowship
Commonwealth Fund
Harvard University Fellowship
in Minority Health Policy
164 Longwood Ave. 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115

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Fellowship Director: Joan Y Reede,MD,MPH,MBA
Phone Number: (617) 432-2922
Fax Number: (617) 432-3834
Email: mfdp_cfhuf@hms.harvard.edu

Fellowship Location: Inner-city

Type of Fellowship: Full-time

Year Started: 1995

Positions:

Offered: 5

Filled: 5

Length of Fellowship: 12 months

Annual Stipend: $50,000.00

Funding Sources: Foundation

Other Benefits:	Liability Insurance:	No		Health Insurance:	Yes
	Life Insurance:	No		Disability Insurance:	No
	Housing Allowance:	No		Meals:	No
	Laundry:	No		Parking:	No
	Time off for Conferences:	No		Funds for Conferences:	Yes
	Sick Leave/Personal Time:	No

Fellowship Leads to a Graduate Degree: Yes MPH or MPA

Prerequisites for Acceptance:
BC/BE; US Citizen; interest/experience in minority health issues, public health policy, leadership training; strong academic and leadership skills.

Application Deadline: 01/02/09
Notification / Selection Date: 04/15/09

Comments:
The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health (CFHUF) prepares physicians for leadership position in minority health/public health policy. Leads to MPA at Harvard School of Public Health or MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. Full graduate program incorporates intensive training in minority health policy and public health administration; courses, seminars, practicum, conferences, site visits, faculty mentoring, and leader shadowing.