Add a little UMPH to your residency!

UMPH provides an amazing supportive space to continue discussing important issues I care about - public health, issues affecting the underserved, and social justice! – Dr. Tina Chee,Class of 2017

In the chaos of residency, it's important to come back to a place where we can reflect and pay tribute to what's important---Taking care of patients that need us the most. No better reality check. When passionate like minds share ideas, "dry" ideas become engaging and fun discussions! UMPH has been one of the best experiences I've had in residency--one that carries some of my favorite memories! – Dr. Aneesha Hossain, Class of 2017

The Underserved Medicine & Public Health (UMPH) Concentration is designed for residents interested in careers in public health and serving the underserved. 

This two-year longitudinal program includes:

1. caring for patients at a local community health center (second continuity clinic with community preceptor),

2. participating in evening seminars on public health topics,

3. designing and performing a public health practicum project on a topic of interest to you. 

Apply just after match day - any newly matched categorical or primary care interns may apply!  UMPH scholars participate in the program as a supplement to their residency training throughout PGY2 and PGY3 years. Up to 6 residents are chosen from each class.

Current/Recent UMPH community clinic sites:

• Whitman Walker Health

  • Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC); patient community includes LGBT, HIV positive, and general primary care patients
     

• Bread for the City

  • FQHC; clinic within a non-profit organization that offers legal and other social support services for patients in need; also hosts one of DC's three needle exchange programs
     

• Unity Health, Inc – Homeless Health Services; Upper Cardozo Health Center; Minnesota Avenue Health Center

  • Largest FQHC in the DC area

  • Healthcare to the homeless provided in shelter clinics, in a respite home, on a mobile van, and in walking outreach

  • Upper Cardozo - patient community includes largely Spanish-speaking Latino community

  • Minnesota Avenue - patient community includes those living in Ward 7, one of the poorest neighborhoods in DC
     

• Neighborhood Health Services, Inc

  • Patient population includes predominantly Spanish-speaking Latino community, many uninsured or underinsured (location in Virginia, which did not expand Medicaid under the ACA)

Current UMPH Scholars:

We are very proud of our UMPH Alumni as they go forth as a force for positive change!