Loyola University Maryland's five-week summer program on psychological and social foundations of health builds your capacity to serve as a culturally competent health professional. The integrated course work, service-learning internship, and networking opportunities prepares you to learn, serve, and lead in the diverse and rapidly changing twenty-first-century world. The courses develop foundational skills to analyze how health is influenced by psychology, socioeconomic factors, religious beliefs, and neighborhoods in which individuals reside. The service-learning internship in urban health care setting give you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of health disparities and effective service to some of Baltimore's underserved residents.
When? May 17 - June 19, 2015
What? STUDY Introduction to Health Psychology + Urban Health and Faith (diversity course) - 6 credits
IMMERSION Health service-learning internship in urban setting site visits, urban health bus tour, and visiting speakers
GUIDANCE Pre-health workshops and individualized guidance
EVEN MORE Breakfasts and lunches on teaching days and books included
Deadline? Apply by March 1
More? Open to visiting students
Info and application:
http://www.loyola.edu/academic/prehealth/baltimore-health-immersion
For more information, contact Maiju Lehmijoki-Gardner, Ph.D., R.N., B.S.N.,
coordinator of health professions counseling,
at mlehmijokigardn@loyola.edu or 410-617-2218.
More details at: http://www.loyola.edu/academic/prehealth/baltimore-health-immersion