Public Health Practice Scholars (Passaro Scholars)

Four UIC public health students will be selected as Public Health Practice Scholars (Passaro Scholars) for 2007-08. Scholars will be assigned to an entity serving the health needs of the people of Illinois. Students may use the experience to fulfill practicum or internship requirements; and will work on a project or projects during the 2007-08 academic year.

Selected Scholars will receive a research assistantship @ 33% time (approximately 13 hours per week), which includes a tuition waiver and small stipend.

Deliverable Project/practicum reports from each student participating. Brief assessment from the mentor(s) at the practicum site; due at the end of the project period (May 15, 2008).

Scholars will present their projects at the UIC SPH annual research day.

Eligibility Applicant must be a UIC SPH student during the 2007-2008 academic year.

Nominating Process Faculty are urged to encourage eligible students to apply. Students may also initiate the application process.

Application Process and Deadline The application package should contain the following: • A letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications in academic excellence, leadership, and community service.

• A vita or resume.

• A copy of transcript. (Transcripts can be downloaded from the UIC Student and Faculty Self Service site at https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice)

• Two letters of recommendation from SPH faculty members.

The application package should be submitted to Ms. Alyson Lofthouse, Office of the Dean, Room 1113 SPHPI. The application deadline is September 10, 2007.