MOCEP Health Policy Fellowship

Health Policy Fellowship

MOCEP Liaison: Marc Mendelsohn, MD

Time Frame: 1 year: For the first program year the fellowship will be January – December. Subsequent years will be August to July.

Identify individuals with the potential to become leaders in emergency medicine;
Provide orientation and skills to allow potential leaders to promote emergency medicine locally and nationally including developing messaging for legislators and media
Facilitate the promotion of fellowship graduates into leadership positions both locally and nationally.
Understand the legislative process and how emergency medicine physicians can actively participate in it and increase their advocacy efforts

Must be a current member of MOCEP;
Resident in Emergency medicine or senior medical student;
Ideally would have an interest in health policy

Work with MOCEP leadership and lobbyists on yearly advocacy goals.
Review current policy issues identified as priorities by MOCEP.
Identify how policy changes affect the profession of Emergency Medicine.
Create monthly summary statements of legislative efforts pertinent to emergency medicine.
Attend Advocacy Day at Missouri state capital (March)
If available participate in testimony procedures
Attend MOCEP board meetings (if not in person than virtually)
Attend ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference (Spring)
If a resident, deliver a lecture to your residency program discussing being an advocate
Write articles based on your experience in the MOCEP newsletter
Create a “message” and talking points on a common / current emergency medicine issue (clinical or policy) designed for legislators, press, public audiences

Benefits:

Travel, hotel and registration at ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference (Spring) will be included. Mileage reimbursement for visits to the Missouri Capitol during Legislative Session, not to exceed three visits from January through May.

How to Apply:

Complete the Application form and include a current CV and letter of interest.

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Participation Selection:

MOCEP Board of Directors will review and select the Fellow based on applications received by January 15;
Selected fellows will be notified by MOCEP by January 31st.