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Capitol Hill Briefings
Professional Development Workshop
Student Mentorship Program for Hispanic Health Research (sMPH2r)
Graduate Fellowship Training Program (GFTP)
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
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Health care professionals are in dire need in this country!
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Hispanic and other minority health issues
Research and professional development skills.
Network!
GFTP GOALS
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Placements throughout the U.S. and Latin America within government agencies and academic institutions.
Research Project
Paid and unpaid opportunities
WHAT DOES THE GFTP OFFER?
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•Member Institution Programs
–Disease Specific
–US/Mexico Border Health
•Government Programs
–Department of Health and Human Services
–Department of Veterans Affairs
GFTP PROGRAM
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GFTP 2014 SUMMER AND FALL
UNPAID
–HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
–HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH)
–HHS/Office of Minority Health (OMH)
–Community Health at Drexel University, School of Public Health
PAID
–Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
Mission To build a diverse workforce and cultivate an inclusive workplace to deliver the best services to our Nation’s Veterans, their families, and beneficiaries.
Vision
To be a leader in creating and sustaining a high-performing workforce by leveraging diversity and empowering employees to achieve superior results in service to our Nation and its Veterans.
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PRE-ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS
•Orientation Session
•Award Letter
•Fellow Guidebook
•W9
•Unexpired Government Issued IDs
•Copyright Form
•Emergency Contact Form
•Official Transcripts
•Health Insurance Verification Form
IN-PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
•Evaluation/Survey
•Milestone Completion Chart
•Updated Biography
•Abstract
•Weekly Lectures
•Literature Review
•Policy Brief
•Seminar Summaries
•Research Paper
•PowerPoint Slides / Oral Presentation
•Pictures
•Updated Resume/CV
•Exit Interview
GFTP REQUIREMENTS
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U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Current or recent graduate* student
Good academic standing (as defined by applicant's institution).
English working proficiency (written and oral)
Available for the entire duration of the program
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE HSHPS/VA PROGRAM (PAID)
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ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS (UNPAID)
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Current student or a recent graduate (within three years) of a health or health-related degree
Good academic standing (as defined by applicant's institution).
English working proficiency (written and oral).
Available for the entire duration of the program.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Spring: December 1, 2014
Summer: February 1, 2015
Fall: August 2015
NOTIFICATION LETTERS
Spring: January 2015
Summer: April 2015
Fall: August 2015
PROGRAM DATES
Spring: Mid January - Mid May 2015
Summer: June 8, 2015 - August 14, 2015
Fall: Mid September - Mid December 2015
IMPORTANT DATES
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Summer (Online Application System)
–Part I: Application
–Part II: Letters of Recommendation
–Part III: Additional Documents
Fall and Spring (Apply by email)
–Application Word Document
–Updated Resume/CV
–Unofficial Transcripts
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Relevant experience
Be concise!
Provide detailed information
Ask faculty or peer to review your resume
List YOUR skills or knowledge
Review: Regular resume, Federal resume, and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
TIP #1 - RESUME / FED RESUME / CV
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Answer the three questions!
•Commitment
•What you would like to gain from the experience
•Short and long term goals
oEssay: Max. 1000 words
oShort answers: Max. 400 words per question
TIP #2 - ESSAY / SHORT ANSWERS
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Choose a recommender that knows you well.
Provide recommender with your updated resume/CV, 2-3 skills/knowledge they should highlight on your behalf, your goals and how it ties with the HSHPS GFTP
Concrete examples of your:
Commitment to working with the Hispanic community
Educational and professional aspirations
Why you would be a good fit for the program(s)
TIP #3 - LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
