Human Rights and Health Advocacy: The Minnesota Advocacy Project

Participants in Human Rights and Health Equity: The Minnesota Advocacy Project (MAP) curriculum attend 7 workshops in which they learn about human rights, social determinants of health, and advocacy strategies with an emphasis on translating these concepts into action. This unique course emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and education through small group activities and simulation. Participants develop tactics for effective individual, community, and legislative advocacy to address inequities. 

Course Number(s)

PUBH 7200 (001), crosslisted as PA 5890 (003)

Location
Twin Cities

Term
Fall
Spring

Total Duration/Hours

This is a 1 credit course. Minimum of three hours per week.

Faculty Contact(s)

Adriana Dhawan, MD [email protected] 
Amelia Shindelar, [email protected] 

IPE Phase of Development
Phase II: Skill-building

Theme(s)
Community & Population Health
Health Justice & Ethics

IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Roles & Responsibilities
Interprofessional Communication
Teams & Teamwork

Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Audiology
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Therapy
Dietetics
Health Coaching
Medicine
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Nursing (DNP)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Nutrition)
Public Health (Other)
Speech Language Pathology
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine