Medicine

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Center for the Urban Child

Title: Pediatric Community Health NavigatorsStudent Interns:Kyle ChanDrexel University College of Medicine Rahul RawatDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Stacy Ellen, DO, FAAPDrexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenCommunity Preceptor:Renee...

Merakey – Police Assisted Diversion (PAD)

Title: Decriminalization and Harm Reduction: Merakey PAD’s Efforts in KensingtonStudent Interns:Hannah Ghamsari, MPHDrexel University College of Medicine Ryan Keithley, MSDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Annette B. Gadegbeku, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity...

Legacy Youth Tennis and Education

Title: Legacy YTE: Fostering Connection Through SportStudent Interns:Inder BhangooDrexel University College of Medicine Haley SalusDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Daniel R. Taylor, DO, FAAP, FACOPDrexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher’s Hospital for...

Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, & Susquehanna Valley

Title: Helping Make Wishes Come TrueStudent Interns:William DippolitoDrexel University College of Medicine Laury SenecalDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Tariem Burroughs, PhD, MSEd, MSODLDrexel University Dornsife School of Public HealthCommunity Preceptor:Caroline...

Inglis House

Title: Beyond Accessibility: Promoting Independence Through Therapeutic RecreationStudent Interns:Kadambari PottasserilDrexel University College of Medicine Christina RawaDrexel University Dornsife School of Public HealthAcademic Preceptor:Elissa Goldberg, MSS, LSWDrexel University College of...

Greener Partners

Title: Growing Community Connections to Accessible Greens and Urban GardeningStudent Interns:Dani Nagamoto, PhDDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Laura Mullin, MSDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Amy JohnsonGreener PartnersCommunity Site: Greener...

Girls Inc.

Title: Strong, Smart, and Bold Girls Against the World Student Interns:Jocelyn KujanekDrexel University College of Medicine Bailey RiggDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Emily Spengler, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Stacey MoonjeliGirls...

Gaudenzia

Title: Gaudenzia: Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Substance Use Recovery and Reentry PopulationsStudent Interns:Praneeta BandiDrexel University College of Medicine Sam CorenDrexel University College of Medicine Elizabeth LouieDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:James...

Frankie’s World

Title: Frankie’s World Day Care and Summer Camp: Supporting Children With Complex Medical Needs Within a Marginalized Philadelphia CommunityStudent Interns:Anna GardinerDrexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Creative Arts in Therapy Grace HolzbergDrexel University College of...

FamFrequency Productions

Title: Music and HealingStudent Interns:Noah SladeDrexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Creative Arts in Therapy Swathi JayakumarDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Clarissa Lacson, PhD, MT-BCDrexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions,...

Drexel Food Lab

Title: Trading One White Coat for AnotherStudent Interns:Saadhana DeshpandeDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Laura Mullin, MSDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Rachel Sherman, MPHDrexel Food LabCommunity Site: Do good. Feed well. Keep going. The Drexel...

Depaul USA (Depaul House & Old First House)

Title: Strengthening Community Health and Resource Navigation for Residents Experiencing Homelessness and RecoveryStudent Interns:Ishita Patel, MADrexel University College of Medicine Esse Orkeh, MSDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Annette B. Gadegbeku, MDDrexel University...

Broad Street Love

Title: Meeting Neighbors Where They Are: Community Health and Radical Hospitality at Broad Street LoveStudent Interns:An DangDrexel University College of Medicine Miriam KotamartiDrexel University College of Medicine Andrew PletcherDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Charlene...

Asylum Pride House

Title: Immigration Advocacy & PolicyStudent Interns:Casey ChenDrexel University College of Medicine Cory NeedlerDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Homaira Azim, MD, PhDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Victoria Sirois, MAAsylum Pride HouseCommunity...

African Family Health Organization (AFAHO)

Title: Pathways to Empowerment: A Multifaceted Approach to Supporting African Immigrants in PhiladelphiaStudent Interns:Shumoos AbdelrahmanUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine  Lila WilliamsNew York University, Grossman School of Medicine Academic Preceptor:Hillary R. Bogner, MD,...

Covenant House Pennsylvania

Title: Applying Trauma-Sensitive, Strength-Based Approaches in Supporting Youth and Fostering Community ConnectionsStudent Interns:Melody GaoUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Uvin KoUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Hillary R. Bogner,...

Educators 4 Education (E4E)

Title: Building Bridges to Opportunity: Empowering Philadelphia Youth for Lifelong SuccessStudent Interns:Ruby AgholorDrexel University College of Medicine Valerie DoanDrexel University College of Medicine Archisha GhoshThomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College Daniela...

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Title: Cultivating Learning and Joy Outside of the BoxStudent Interns:Ridhi MishraDrexel University College of Medicine Swetha ReddyUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine Hania SiddiquiUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine An TranDrexel University College of Medicine...

No More Secrets, Mind Body Spirit Inc.

Title: Flowing Toward Health Equity: A Summer with No More Secrets, Mind Body SpiritStudent Interns:Jaylin CarterUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing  Sarah MahoneyTemple University, Lewis Katz School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Dalmacio Dennis Flores, PhD, ACRN, FAANUniversity of...

Puentes de Salud

Title: Community Health Case Management & Quality ImprovementStudent Interns:Sophie MarcomUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Hillary R. Bogner, MD, MSCEUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Donald L. Boyer, MD, MSEdChildren’s Hospital of...