HSHPS Overview and Programs 2014
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HSHPS strengthens the Nation’s capacity to increase the Hispanic health workforce to
serve and promote the health of Hispanics.
MISSION
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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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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
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2006-2014
Total Placed: 321
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EDUCATIONAL LEVEL 2006 - 2014
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BSN/MSN
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MS/MA/MSW
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ETHNICITY 2006 - 2014
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Non Hisp Mix
Hisp Mix
ASI
CAU
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CONTACT INFORMATION
WWW.HSHPS.ORG