HOUSTON-GALVESTON SCHWEITZER FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Houston—Galveston Schweitzer Fellows Program, of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, provides service opportunities and support for graduate students in health-related fields and undergraduates certified to practice upon graduation (i.e. social work, nursing, etc) who seek to help those currently underserved by our healthcare system. Founded in 2008, The Houston—Galveston Schweitzer Fellows Program was initiated by Healthcare for the Homeless—Houston and is a collaboration of area academic institutions and non-profit service agencies.  The program will serve the greater Houston and Galveston area and welcomes students from all local academic institutions.

Our 2009-10 Houston-Galveston Schweitzer Fellows put the ASF mission statement into their own words:

As Schweitzer Fellows, we strive to utilize our resources and abilities to educate and strengthen our communities, serve those in need and build a legacy that will endure beyond the year of our Fellowship. We will stay true to our ideals, embody the philosophies of Albert Schweitzer and make out lives our argument.

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-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. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Carlie Ann Brown, Program Director
Houston Schweitzer Fellows Program
Baylor College of Medicine
3701 Kirby Drive, Ste. 600
Houston, Texas 77098
T: 713-798-3652 F: 713-798-7940
E: carlieb@bcm.edu