Distinction

Requirements

• Apply for Distinction

  August of MS2 until Jan. 1 of MS4

  Students must apply for distinction by completing the application form and submitting a CV of their work. Once approved by the Associate Dean, the student will be considered as participating in the Community Health Distinction program.

  Apply for Distinction
• Participate in the Community Health Fellowship Program (CHFP)

  Apply in Spring of MS1, Participate the Summer between MS1 and MS2

  A research intensive community-based participatory experience

  Apply Online
• Complete a 12-week Scholarly Activity

  During Clerkship of MS2 or MS3

  Students take part in Community-Based Participatory Research experiences and online coursework that provide a foundation for this experiential learning opportunity. Students can choose work that fits their research interest and are assisted with finding a mentor.

  Curriculum Details
• Confirm Intention to Pursue the Distinction

  By Aug. 1 of MS4

  Verify progress toward the completion of all distinction requirements.

• Take the Community Medicine Elective

  By Feb. 1 of MS4

  Take FAM 2103 elective (4 weeks of research/data analysis/writing)

• Complete a Thesis

  By April 1 of MS4

  Complete final draft of manuscript and submit to a peer-reviewed journal.