APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019

Fred Hutch-New Mexico State University Health Disparities FieldExperience: Summer 2019

Health Sciences graduate students enrolled at the University of Washington (UW) and Public Health graduate students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) are invited to apply for a unique, four-week experience to learn more about health disparities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Jointly sponsored by the Fred Hutch and New Mexico State University and supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, the experience will be led by Ernesto A. Moralez, MPH, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences.

ABOUT THE HEALTH DISPARITIES FIELD EXPERIENCE (HDFE)During the three-week session [1 weeks online and 2 weeks in New Mexico], the HDFE program will provide UW/Fred Hutch and NMSU graduate students with the opportunity to observe and participate in clinics and services for underserved and underrepresented populations in New Mexico including Native American/American Indian reservations. This program will provide essential formative experiences and the opportunity to develop research skills to critically analyze health disparities and health education interventions. HDFE participants will spend time with public health faculty, health educators, and staff at community and clinical sites in order to fully understand the regional issues related to the existence of health inequalities and disparities. Activities will include shadowing health personnel at their worksites, and field data collection.

A limited number of spaces are available for this opportunity. Students with an interest in health disparities research - especially in the area of cancer health disparities - and those interested in health promotion and disease prevention are encouraged to apply.

TRAVEL AND HOUSINGFred Hutch will cover the cost of airfare, ground transportation to and from the experience sites, and overnight accommodations. Travel arrangements will be made by Fred Hutch staff unless otherwise requested.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSStudents with an interest in health disparities research - especially in the area of cancer health disparities - and those interested in health promotion and disease prevention are encouraged to apply.To be eligible for this program, participants must be: A Health Sciences/Public Health graduate student enrolled at the University of Washington or New Mexico State University. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSApplications are due on April 30, 2019. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in late April 2019, Please email your application (pages 3 – 4), resume, transcripts, and statement of research interests and career goals to:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTo download an application, go to: www.fredhutch.org/pacr . For more detailed information about this program, contact Dr. Ernesto Moralez at NMSU at: emoralez@nmsu.edu

Marilyn Drennan, Project Manager Partnership for the Advancement of Cancer Research

Fred Hutch Cancer Research Centermdrennan@fredhutch.org

Complete Funding Available!

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APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019

Fred Hutch-New Mexico State University Health Disparities Field Experience Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

           First Name Last Name

     Mailing Address (during school year)

                 City State Zip Code

           

Email Address Cell Phone

     * Date of Birth *Note: It is optional to provide a birthdate on this application; however, this information will be requested upon acceptance in the program.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? Yes No

How would you describe yourself? Female Male

Are you of Hispanic origin, such as Mexican-American, Latin American, Puerto Rican, or Cuban?

Yes No

What is your race?

American Indian or Native American

Asian American/ Pacific Islander

African American/ Black

Caucasian/White

Other (please specify):      

EDUCATION

Expected Date of Graduation Quarter/Semester       Year      

Graduate Program Degree

Epidemiology MPH

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APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019Health Services MS

Environmental and Occupational Health MHA

Biostatistics PhD

Global Health Other Specify:      

Public Health Genetics

Nutritional Sciences

Pathobiology

Other (e.g., Medicine, Nursing) Specify:      

Describe your comfort conversing in Spanish and include any other pertinent information about your Spanish-speaking skills. (Spanish Proficiency is not required to participate)

     

OTHER

How did you learn about this opportunity? (Choose all that apply)

Email AnnouncementProfessor Fellow StudentOther (please specify):      

RESUMEPlease attach a copy of your resume, which should include all colleges/universities attended, with the years attended and GPA, as well as all relevant employment, awards, and honors.

TRANSCRIPTSPlease attach copies of your graduate school transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable).

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH INTERESTS AND CAREER GOALSOn separate page(s), discuss your career goals. Your statement should include your current interests in health disparities research and how this field experience will complement your long-term career goals. Include any related employment experience, awards or special skills that you believe help qualify you for this opportunity. Please limit your statement to 500 words or two double-spaced pages.

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APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONPlease identify two individuals who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you. At least one letter must come from a faculty member associated with your graduate program who knows you well.

If you are willing to allow the letters to remain confidential, please complete the information requested below. In addition, we ask that you sign the Waiver to Review Letter of Recommendation Form (pages 6 and 7) and provide a copy of this form to each person who is writing a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Please ask your reference(s) to send their recommendation letters to Marilyn Drennan by April 30, 2019 at the address provided on the Waiver to Review Letter of Recommendation Form (pages 6 and 7).

A letter of recommendation will be provided by:

           Full Name Email Address

     Title

           Full Name Email Address

     Title

I waive the right to review the letter(s) of recommendation:

     Signature Date

Fred Hutch-New Mexico State University Health Disparities Field Experience

WAIVER TO REVIEW LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONIf you agree to waive the right to review this letter of recommendation, please provide this signed form to the person who has agreed to write a recommendation letter on your behalf.

I waive my right to review the letter of recommendation written by:

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APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019           Name Title

     Student Signature Date

************************************************************************************************************************Reference: Please enclose this form with your letter of recommendation and mail or email it to the following address by April 30, 2019.

MAILING ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Fred Hutch-New Mexico State University Health Disparities Field Experience

WAIVER TO REVIEW LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONIf you agree to waive the right to review this letter of recommendation, please provide this signed form to the person who has agreed to write a recommendation letter on your behalf.

mdrennan@fredhutch.org

Marilyn Drennan Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

1100 Fairview Ave N, M3-B232Seattle, WA 98109

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APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2019I waive my right to review the letter of recommendation written by:

           Name Title

     Student Signature Date

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Reference: Please enclose this form with your letter of recommendation and mail or email it to the following address by April 30, 2019.

MAILING ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS: mdrennan@fredhutch.org

The Fred Hutch and New Mexico State University are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. The information requested in this application is useful for assessing the diversity of applicants and is submitted voluntarily; failure to respond will in no way influence intern selection.

Marilyn Drennan Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

1100 Fairview Ave N, M3-B232Seattle, WA 98109

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