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"As a busy clinician in a high-risk clinic, I found it difficult to familiarize myself with the intricacies of our healthcare system and inner government workings until I joined the LEAHP program. As a LEAHP fellow, I have developed a health policy lens through which I have a deeper appreciation and understanding of how policy is created and implemented. The virtual webinars are efficiently run, easy to access and thus well suited for busy clinicians.
- "Sire Sow, MD, LEAHP Graduate
The LEAHP Program supports the career development of selected SGIM members with goals:
- To develop SGIM members who are effective and active health policy advocates and local health policy experts, leaders, and teachers; and
- To develop an expanding national cadre of SGIM members contributing to the Society’s health policy efforts.
The targeted learners (scholars) for this program are members of SGIM at an associate (senior residents or fellows) or junior faculty level, with no prior health policy experience necessary. Non-members, mid-career, and senior members are also welcome to apply; however, all LEAHP scholars must be SGIM members at the time of program acceptance.
LEAHP mentors work with scholars to guide their independent learning and career development and mentor their work on at least two Capstone projects during the year, often in collaboration with other LEAHP scholars. Scholars participate in at least one advocacy experience and participate in independent, group, and online study during the year between meetings.
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SGIM continues its journey to becoming an anti-racist society that is committed to promoting and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. All applicants will be given equal consideration by a diverse panel of reviewers.
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Contact Francine Jetton, Director of Communications & Publications, at jettonf@sgim.org