UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group events, volunteering opportunities, leadership and professional development. The program works with community-based organizations, health systems and government agencies, to offer scholars the unique opportunity to “learn by doing” public health in a large, urban city. Through internship experiences that focus on health equity, scholars work to advance the health of underserved populations by learning about the communities our partners serve, engaging with community members, and exploring the Los Angeles landscape while commuting on public transportation.

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Program is part of the John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health.

To supplement their field work, scholars attend workshops, develop leadership and professional skills, and receive mentoring from graduate students and faculty at UCLA Fielding.

The goal of the program is for scholars to expand their life skills, adopt a growth mindset, and prepare to navigate an ever-changing world and workforce as resilient public health minded professionals invested in creating healthy futures for all.

Contact Us: phscholars@ph.ucla.edu

Community Partners

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program thrives through the dedication of community partners and our network of professional mentors. Visit our website to find out more about our program and partnering with us to host a summer scholar.