Health Leadership Apprentice Program

Students in Track A are assigned to one of several “houses” in which they collaborate with community organizations on health-related projects through Dell Med’s Community-Driven Initiatives program.

Students engage in a variety of capacity-building projects, including enhancing existing community organizations, promoting organizational growth, analyzing quality improvement data, developing their own outreach projects through community partners, and more.

Track A members have the opportunity to receive course credit in the spring term upon successful completion of program requirements in the fall term. Students also have the opportunity to publish a blog post.

Time commitment: The time commitment for Track A ranges from approximately three to five hours per week, including regularly planning with team members, completing individual projects tasks and meeting with HLA faculty, staff and partnering organizational leaders to receive mentorship and guidance on projects.

Students in Track B have the opportunity to partner with Dell Med’s esteemed faculty, staff and community partners on research and health projects aimed at transforming health care. Opportunities are posted exclusively for HLA program members, allowing them to apply to and work on projects of their interest.

This track provides a platform for students to gain valuable experience and contribute to impactful health care initiatives with their host site.

Time commitment: The time commitment for Track B ranges from approximately two to 10 hours per week, including regularly planning with host site team members, completing individual project tasks and meeting with host site leaders to receive mentorship and guidance on projects.

Track C allows students who have completed at least one semester in the HLA program to propose and implement community health and research projects of interest. Students can work on individual self-initiated projects or work with HLA staff to identify peers interested in working on group self-initiated projects.

After conducting preliminary research and completing a project presentation to HLA faculty, staff and peers, students are connected to Dell Med’s faculty, staff and community partners.

These projects allow students to build on their house project, engage with faculty/staff opportunities or explore original ideas. Track C provides a platform for students to drive meaningful change and innovation in health care, leveraging their experience and creativity. Track C members also have the opportunity to receive course credit for their projects and the opportunity to publish a blog post upon completion of the course.

Time commitment: The time commitment for program leadership ranges from approximately two to five hours per week, including regularly planning with project team members, completing individual project tasks and receiving regular high-level mentorship and guidance from HLA faculty and staff, as well as leaders from Dell Med’s development, communications and human resources offices.

Students in Track D receive the experiential learning opportunity to learn how to and practice effectively running a program serving 100 members. Program leadership roles range from co-presidents, co-directors and committee members.

These roles encompass a variety of responsibilities, including organizing programming, planning student events, coordinating fundraising efforts and managing other key initiatives. Through these leadership opportunities, students can hone their teamwork skills, gain valuable experience in project management and make meaningful contributions to the HLA community.

Time commitment: The time commitment for program leadership ranges from approximately two to five hours per week, including regularly planning with project team members, completing individual project tasks and receiving regular high-level mentorship and guidance from HLA faculty and staff, as well as leaders from Dell Med’s development, communications and human resources offices.