The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy: Support for Program Direction and Fellowships, 2010–11
Award Amount:
$800,000
Approval Date:
July 14, 2009
Start Date:
July 1, 2010
End Date:
June 30, 2011
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Principal Investigator:
Joan Reede, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Reducing pervasive racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care requires trained, dedicated physicians who can lead efforts to improve minority Americans' access to quality medical services. The Fellowship in Minority Health Policy has played an important role in addressing this need. During the year-long program at Harvard University, physicians undertake intensive study in health policy, public health, and management, all with an emphasis on minority health issues. Fellows also participate in special program activities. Since 1996, 67 fellows have successfully completed the program and received a master’s degree in public health or public administration. In the coming year, program staff will select a 15th group of at least four fellows, provide current fellows with an enriched course of study and career development, and conduct evaluation activities.