General Academic Pediatric Fellowship in Advocacy and Health Equity
The goal of the General Academic Pediatric Fellowship in Advocacy and Health Equity is to train a new generation of physician advocates who will create successful community partnerships and integrate public health concepts into the everyday practice of medicine to improve the health of under-resourced communities. Fellows develop knowledge and skills in health policy, advocacy, community healthcare delivery, addressing social determinants of health, and becoming community leaders within a supportive and cohesive learning community. The fellow’s training is integrated with a clinical pediatric program where they improve their clinical skills and learn a programmatic approach to address health inequities. Given our location in the nation’s capital, the fellows have unparalleled access to the local and federal government and to advocacy organizations, including national organizations with their headquarters in Washington, D.C. This allows unique advocacy experiences with groups that are influencing not only local policy but also national policy for children and healthcare.
The fellow is expected to finish a master’s in public health (MPH) in Health Policy or a Certificate in Health Policy if they currently have a MPH. This is accomplished during the two-to-three-year term. The fellow participates in various advocacy programs offered by Children’s Health Advocacy Institute. During the fellows’ term, they are expected to accomplish an advocacy scholarly project and build an advocacy portfolio. The fellow is supported by the Children’s Research Institute (CRI) and the Children’s Academy of Pediatric Educators (CAPE).
The Children’s National General Academic Pediatric Program started in 2014. It combines training in research, advocacy, medical education and leadership. It is based at the Children’s National Goldberg Center for Pediatric Health. The fellowship program graduated seven fellows who have each moved on to establish their careers in academic pediatrics and local and federal health programs.
Highlights of Our Program
Diverse Patient Population Served in a Community-Based Ncqa Level 3 Certified Patient- Centered Medical Home
Opportunity to Network With Other Subspecialty Fellows Both Within Children’s National and at Other Local Institutions
Access to Strong Research Mentors Supported by the Children’s National Research Institute
Nationally Recognized Educational Leaders
Collaborative Ties With Local and National Community Organizations
Amazing Advocacy Opportunities Available
Child Health Advocacy Institute
Fellows will have the opportunity to build a strong connection to the Child Health Advocacy Institute
Explore Our Program
The fellow is an independent clinical practitioner in one of the pediatric health centers under the Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Goldberg Center for Community Pediatrics. The clinical sites are in the different wards of Washington DC. They are home to community-based programs addressing health disparities in Obesity, Children with Medical Complexity, Integrated Behavioral Health, Mobile Health, Reproductive Health and Justice, Place Based Care and Immigrant Health. The fellow spends the equivalent of 4 ambulatory sessions in one of the sites and/or programs.
Contact Information
For more information or to apply to our fellowship, please email Nathalie Bernabe Quion, M.D., M.P.H., fellowship director or Shaynel Philpotts, program coordinator.