Dr. James A. Ferguson RISE Fellowship
Project Description:
The Ferguson Fellowship will recruit up to 65 veterinary, medical, dental, pharmacy, and graduate students in public health and related biomedical disciplines, especially those from PUPHC, who will participate in one of three summer, 6- month, or 12-month public health research experiences to increase infectious disease-related public health research skills and exposure to public health careers. The Ferguson Fellowship will provide summer, 6-month, and 12-month mentored public health research experiences for up to 65 diverse graduate scholars through CDC, Kennedy Krieger, and university partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Howard University, Morehouse School of Medicine), CUNY City University of New York, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
Keyword(s):
Child Maltreatment, Clinical Care, Developmental Disabilities, Emergency Services for Children – General, Health Equity, Immunizations, Injury Prevention – General, Maternal Health – General, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Nutrition, Sickle Cell Disease, Social Determinants of Health, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Territory, Geographic Area - Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
