Pandemic Response Fellows
Covid-19 Pandemic
& Communities of Color
The coronavirus is ravaging communities of color. Recent data reveals African Americans have died from Covid-19 at almost twice the rate of Whites; and in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., the rate is 6 (six) times that of their White counterparts.
Central Harlem residents (pictured) had the highest death rate among New York City’s 5 boroughs.
We are Launching
A fellowship program to ASSIST veteran healthcare workers battling COVID-19 in underserved communities of color.
Our Mission
Training a diverse cadre of healthcare professionals to support lead medical personnel fighting the pandemic in marginalized areas.
Candidates
Emerging medical professionals ready to immerse themselves in a work-study program and public health initiative unfolding in real-time.
Fellows
Participate in a rigorous yet rewarding program that concentrates on academic and practical studies in crisis mitigation.
Placement
Fellows are placed with participating sponsor organizations and work alongside senior staff leading community efforts.
Target Areas
Legacy Communities: stalwart, underserved post-industrial aged communities with large pockets of low-income minorities.
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) and Partner Schools establishing student mitigation programs & labs.
State & Federal disaster preparedness initiatives and pandemic response programs located in marginalized communities.
Training
Developed & overseen by our University Partner and a cross-disciplinary team of leading researchers, academics, and practitioners working on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Curriculum
Spans multiple disciplines and incorporates contemporary modalities of care ranging from testing/vaccine administration to community triage & disaster readiness.
University Partner
Plays an integral role in administering the fellowship program and providing a robust research infrastructure and pandemic mitigation framework.
Certification
Pandemic Response Fellows are awarded a Certification of Completion from our university partner.
Mobilizing
Certified Fellows become members of a Rapid Response Network.
Members stand ready to work on public health initiatives and alongside community healthcare providers to mitigate COVID-19 transmission and thwart potential community health threats.
HBCUs
Graduate 70% of African American Physicians & Dentists
Educate 40% of African American Health Professionals
A 2018 Stanford University Medical School study found Black patients have better outcomes when treated by Black doctors ….. doctors who understand their physical, cultural & mental health needs.
Because the Pandemic Response Fellowship Program services marginalized areas with large populations of African American residents, we stand committed to aggressively recruiting candidates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
We Want to Hear from You!
Is your organization interested in partnering or sponsoring a fellow?
Investing In Generation Next
Legacy Fellowship Foundation
Provides rewarding fellowship opportunities to emerging leaders wishing to lead & serve in some of our nation’s most vulnerable communities.
Legacy Fellowship Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3)
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