NEW ORLEANS SCHWEITZER FELLOWS PROGRAM

The New Orleans Schweitzer Fellows Program, of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship provides community service opportunities and support for graduate students in health-related disciplines who seek to help those currently underserved by our health care system.  Founded in 2007, the New Orleans Schweitzer Fellows Program is a collaboration between Louisiana Public Health Institute, Louisiana State University, and Tulane University.  The program will serve the greater New Orleans area.

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: Fellows organize and participate in 3 outreach activities through out the year, including 2 public symposia and a 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:
Raymond Tsai, M.Sc
Program Director
New Orleans Schweitzer Fellows Program
1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1200
New Orleans, LA 70112
E: rtsai@lphi.org
T: 504.301.9848 
F: 504.301.9801