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Health Equity Scholars

Health Equity Scholars

The Health Equity Scholars program is a scholarship and leadership development opportunity for select students entering the Master of Public Health program at Brown. The Brown MPH is rooted in the University's tradition of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, much like the field of public health itself. In recent years, deep disparities in health systems and outcomes have become apparent, and the Health Equity Scholars program reflects Brown’s commitment to addressing these inequities. The Health Equity Scholars program offers up to full tuition support, a paid research assistantship, and structured mentoring and coaching.

Eliminating health disparities requires leaders with bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to serve the most vulnerable communities. Greater diversity in the workforce — and especially among the ranks of public health leadership — brings attention to inequities and leads to more just policies and practices.

The Health Equity Scholars program was designed to help exceptional MPH candidates develop both their leadership skills and the technical skills needed to combat health inequities. The HES program aims to create a network of  leaders who will use their training to transform public health research and practice. 

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Scholars join us from three pools of candidates

HBCU Alumni

For those who have earned or are working towards a four-year degree from a recognized HBCU in the United States
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HSI Alumni

For those who have earned or are working towards a four-year degree from a Hispanic Serving Institution in the United States.
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Rhode Islanders

For those committed to addressing the public health issues that impact our neighbors and local communities.
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October 10, 2024 News from SPH

Finding affirmation and purpose at White House Rising Leaders Summit

This summer MPH student Derrick Webb performed mixed-methods research in Nairobi, attended an HIV conference in Munich and finally joined other emerging leaders in HIV/AIDS research at the prestigious White House Rising Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.
September 9, 2024 The Public's Radio (NPR)

Why not a tetanus shot? Navigating COVID misinformation in Providence

More than a year after the pandemic emergency ended, much of the federal support to promote vaccinations has dried up – leaving the effort to health workers like Health Equity Scholar Petra Smith.
August 29, 2024 News from Brown

Petranea Smith: Engaging with the community to help people get vaccinated

With a commitment to community engagement, the public health graduate student and aspiring physician is spending her summer helping underinsured Rhode Islanders access protective health care.

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