A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative to expand engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) following a presidential executive order establishing a White House initiative on the institutions. As part of the effort, the department introduced the Roy Wilkins Fellowship, a paid program for HBCU students interested in public service and health-related careers.
“HBCUs have produced generations of doctors, scientists, and public health leaders who serve their communities with skill and purpose,” said Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We want to strengthen that legacy. HHS will work side by side with HBCU students and faculty to meaningfully support research that improves health outcomes across the country.”
Operating divisions in the federal health department, including the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will host career fairs and professional development events with partner HBCUs to support workforce development in healthcare, research, and related fields.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Kennedy as he oversees the initiative that seeks to encourage HBCU students to pursue healthcare-related employment.
- For HHS officials as they collaborate with educational institutions and promote health professions.
- For HBCU students and faculty as they engage with federal research and public service opportunities.
Sources: Department of Health and Human Services
