Education & Training

Faculty and Staff Mentorship

If you are interested in a peer-to-peer Advocacy Mentorship, please contact one of the following faculty mentors:

Susan Berry, MD
Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH

Education and Training Opportunities

AAMC: IDEAS Learning Series

From the January 31, 2024 IDEAS webinar: Developing the Next Generation of Physicians as Policy Advocates to Advance Health Equity. 

AAMC's Webinars and Online Courses

AAMC: Advocacy Toolkit for Physicians in Training

The AAMC toolkit is designed to assist health professions to leverage their role to drive positive social change as they advocate with and for their patients and communities. 

This toolkit is externally sourced and was created before current policy requirements took effect, and therefore may not be accessible. To request this content in an accessible format, contact [email protected].

American Academy of Pediatrics Advocacy Training Modules

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers Advocacy Training Modules:

  • Overview of the Legislative Process
  • Working in Partnerships
  • Working with Decision-Makers
  • Advocacy Communication
  • Voting with Children's Health and Pediatric Resident's Schedule in Mind

Department of Pediatrics Health Equity Rounds

Health Equity Rounds is an interdisciplinary case discussion offered quarterly by the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on equity. This event is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity and CME credit is available. 

Intro to Advocacy: Using the Power of your Position to Advance Pediatric Health

This Peer2Peer (P2P) is designed to increase participants' comfort and skills in being a successful advocate on behalf of children. Participants will learn more about their roles in advocacy and we'll share tips for successful advocacy on behalf of children's health issues at the local, state, and federal level.

Watch Recording

Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity