ACTIVITIES OF THE FELLOWS

Service Project: Each Schweitzer Fellow designs and carries out a community service project of at least 200 hours of direct service that is beyond any course requirement.

Public Outreach: Each Fellow works in a small group to organize an outreach activity that may take the form of a public symposia or group service activity.

Monthly Meetings: Monthly meetings provide Fellows with interdisciplinary discussions, time for reflection on community service, and an opportunity to network with professionals in service professions. Fellows are required to attend all monthly meetings.

Final Reports: Upon completion of their projects, Fellows submit a written final report to the Program Office. Guidelines are provided by the Fellowship.

Stipend: Each Schweitzer Fellow receives a standard stipend of $2,000.
For more detailed information on applying, please see the application guidelines.

ELIGIBILITY

Students enrolled in degree granting programs in health and/or human service related fields such as medicine, nursing, public health, acupuncture, education, engineering, law, music, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, public policy, and others are eligible to apply.

In addition to the four overall goals (insert link) of the U.S. Schweitzer Fellows Programs, the Greater Philadelphia Schweitzer Fellows Program aims to help Fellows:

• Improve skills used for working with communities, including: approaches to community work, community outreach, community building, networking, publicity, fundraising, and advocacy 
• Gain exposure to the impact of health disparities and health policies on local communities
• Learn about other health-related professions
• Improve overall capabilities for leadership in service
• Participate in a voluntary network of over 1,000 Fellows for Life who seek to include service in their personal and professional lives

IN THEIR WORDS...

“I look forward to collaborating and learning from others who are passionate about community work.  I am also looking forward to participating in the Fellows for Life Program to assist others in crafting projects that aim to assist underserved communities in need.” Noel Ramirez, University of Pennsylvania
 

“I am honored to have been selected to participate in the 2008-2009 Schweitzer Fellowship. I appreciate the commitment that the program has made to supporting improvements in the quality of life in the area.” Erin Lewis, UMDNJ

“Although balancing the Schweitzer Fellowship with school, residency applications and planning a wedding will be difficult, I’m looking forward to the tremendous opportunity of learning from and with the other Schweitzer Fellows.” Carrie Zaslow, Thomas Jefferson Unviersity

“… in life I’ve seen much, understood a little, and marveled at a lot. I think the fellowship will encourage my wonderment about life.” Stacey Schott, Temple University

For more information about the program, please contact:
Nicole M. Cobb, M.A.O.M.
Program Director
Greater Philadelphia Schweitzer Fellows Program
1015 Walnut Street
Suite 115 Curtis Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
T: (215) 955-9995 F: (215) 923-7583
nicole.cobb@jefferson.edu