Health-Related Public Service

The Program in Human Biology fosters a culture of public service, encouraging students to discover and pursue diverse opportunities aligned with their individual interests.

There are myriad of opportunities for students to engage in health-related public service work, both during their undergraduate studies and beyond into post-graduate pursuits.

During the School Year

Cardinal Courses: Classes that integrate coursework with service experiences by engaging in projects and partnerships in the community over the course of the quarter.
- Featured Cardinal Courses:
  - OSPGEN 259: Community Health in Oaxaca (Summer Quarter)
  - HUMBIO 122H: Social and Environmental Determinants of Health (Winter Quarter)
  - HUMBIO 128U: Upstreaming Health (Spring Quarter)
Community Engaged Research
- Preparatory Coursework in Community-Based Research: Prepares students who are looking to apply for summer funding opportunities for community-based research such as Cardinal Quarter, Chappell Lougee Scholarships, and Major Grants.
  - URBANST 123A / CSRE 146A: Designing Research for Social Justice (Winter Quarter)
  - URBANST 123B / CSRE 146B: Approaching Research in the Community - Design and Methods (Spring Quarter)
- Community Engaged Scholars Program: For students undertaking honors or masters these that are community engaged and designed to have public impact.
Jane Stanford Fellowship: For undergraduates who are designing and implementing a service experience during the fall, winter or spring quarter. Students propose their own placements.
Cardinal Commitment: For students who engage with community-members to address a problem or need for at least three quarters.
Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Fellowships for Undergraduates

Cardinal Quarter: A 9-week internship at an organization of the student's choosing.
- Health Equity Fellowship: Supports a student working at an organization addressing the health and well-being of underserved communities.
  - Applications now open! Deadline to apply is February 13, 2024
- Nurse Alumnae Fellowship: Supports a student working at a healthcare organization (hospital, community-based clinic, or other public health setting) of their choosing.
- Roland Longevity Fellowship: Supports a student working with older adults to enhance the quality of life for this population.
- Community-Based Research Fellowship: Supports faculty, undergraduate students, and community partners jointly conduct research that addresses community-identified needs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Fellowships

Post-Graduate Opportunities

Stanford-Related Opportunities
- Cardinal Careers Fellowships
  - Community Impact Fellowship: Work for a participating public interest organization in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington DC, or elsewhere in the US.
  - John Gardner Public Service Fellowship: Work in a government or nonprofit organization of choice.
    - Applications now open! Deadline to apply is January 11, 2024.
  - Schneider Fellowship: Work at one of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s regional offices.
    - Applications now open! Deadline to apply is January 16, 2024.
  - Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy: Work at a US-based grant making foundation of your choice.
    - Applications now open! Deadline to apply is January 26, 2024.
External Opportunities
Examples of Health-Related Public Service Organizations/Institute Students Have Worked At
- Public Health Institute
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Santa Clara Department of Public Health
- SIRUM (Supporting Initiatives to Redistribute Unused Medicine)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
- San Francisco Community Health Center
- Global Health Strategies
- National Institutes of Health

Job Boards for Students Interested in Finding Internships or Full-Time Jobs