The application cycle for the 2023-2024 Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship will open in March.
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Purpose and Structure
This year-long program is designed for individuals who are preparing for leadership roles in the osteopathic profession and positions of influence in health policy.
Eligibility
Admission is competitive and open to applicants who hold the DO degree or other graduate degree with strong linkages to the osteopathic profession. Applicants will be evaluated on professional experience and level of commitment.
Program Requirements
Fellows must be an active participant in all sessions, devote at least 20 hours each month to reading and research assignments, and complete health policy writing projects.
Curriculum
The Fellowship offers a broad range of analytic and communication tools applicable to health policy: Foundations of Health Policy; Information Systems for Research; Statistical Analysis and Interpretation; Policy Formulation; Policy Analysis; and Writing for Presentation and Publication. Guest experts on health policy issues serve as seminar discussion leaders and resources for problem-based case studies. Policy areas addressed include: economics of health policy; federal and state health programs; health professions workforce; special populations; medical education; and health reform.
Questions?
If you have any questions about becoming a Fellow, please email OHPPrograms@gmail.com.