The LGBT Health Graduate Certificate program trains current and future healthcare leaders to develop strategies that address health issues and reduce health disparities for the LGBT population. The LGBT Health Policy & Practice Program (LGBTHP&P) is a unique graduate certificate program with an action-oriented focus on expanding the capacity of health practitioners to serve LGBTQ+ people and impro
ve outcomes and close disparities within the population. The program has been a hybrid online/short residency model since its inception, delivering a high-quality distance-learning experience since 2013. Department of Education designated Gainful Employment Program, eligible for federal student loans. Our students are professionals and future professionals in the field—physicians, nurses, psychologists, school counselors, administrators, policy analysts, educators, or social workers—provide care, manage care, and shape health care policy for LGBT people. Students meet and study with leaders in applied physical and mental health care and health policy from the government, academia, non-profits, and the for-profit private sector. To apply for this program, click on the "how to apply" page. Program Highlights
-18-credit curriculum that can be completed in 1-2 years
-Focus on applied care, both clinical and administrative
-Hybrid model: online coursework & two short-term residencies hosted in D.C.
-Prominent faculty and students from around the world
For more information: Contact us at [email protected]. In addition, you can go to the FAQ page on the website to find answers to commonly asked questions: https://lgbt.columbian.gwu.edu/faq
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