Breaking barriers to reentry: Jenna Pasanen’s story

As a doctoral student in criminology, law, and justice at the University of Illinois Chicago, Jenna Pasanen entered her Schweitzer Fellowship year determined to better understand the challenges women face as they prepare to reenter society after incarceration. Partnering with the women’s program...

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From Fellowship to citywide impact: Nicole Walkowiak’s story

As a nurse with more than a decade of experience in acute care, Nicole Walkowiak has seen firsthand the devastating consequences of untreated wounds—from infections that spiral into sepsis to preventable limb loss. As a 2024–25 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellow and nursing student at Rush University,...

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Now accepting applications to our paid Equity Intern Program

We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to launch their careers in health policy and join us in advancing health equity and dismantling structural inequities. As a Health & Medicine intern, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, expand your professional network, and build a strong...

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Announcing the 2024-25 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows

Twenty-six passionate health professions graduate students have been selected for the distinguished Schweitzer Fellowship, a year-long service-learning program that helps Fellows design and implement innovative projects that help address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities. The...

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Announcing the 2023-24 Tarik F. Ibrahim Fellow

We are pleased to announce that Tyler M. Linder from the Rush University College of Medicine has been selected as the 2023-24 Tarik F. Ibrahim Fellow. Learn more about the Tarik F. Ibrahim MD, MS Fellowship here. Each year, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group recognizes the life and legacy...

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