Bob Graham Center for Public Service

Do you want to learn skills in developing and evaluating health policies and programs in your community?

Community leaders in North Central Florida are invited to apply to the Spring 2024 cohort of the Florida Health Policy Leadership Academy.

Applications are now open and will close on January 31, 2024. Apply now. 

The Florida Health Policy Leadership Academy is a valuable professional development experience hosted by UF Health and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida.

There is no cost to participate in the Academy, and selected applicants will receive a $1000 stipend to attend.

The three-month course is intended for community leaders who want to learn more about public health topics in order to better shape laws, policy and programs.

Faculty for this year include Dr. Christopher Cogle, Dr. Jaclyn Hall, Dr. Choeeta Chakrabarti, Dr. Jen LeLaurin, and Dr. Rick Kates.

Participants will learn skills in accessing and utilizing population health data, gain understanding of pressing issues in public health, and make enduring connections with other community leaders and experts in the fields of health and policy.

The FHPLA is seeking current executives, elected officials, business leaders, policymakers, nonprofit executives, journalists and other community leaders who have limited experience in health policy and a desire to learn about and advance health in their communities. The 2024 session of FHPLA will be focused on North Central Florida, so community leaders in Marion, Sumter, and Lake counties are especially encouraged to apply. 

Apply before January 31, 2024.