Syllabus
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Community Health Internship (BTG CHIP)
2024 Syllabus
Student Materials on the BTG website: www.bridgingthegaps.info > top of page STUDENT LOGIN > Password: btgchip > SYLLABUS / ASSIGNMENT DETAILS / RESOURCES
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Program Directors
Academic Institution Name Email address
Drexel Elissa Goldberg, MSS, LSW ejg32@drexel.edu
Laura Mullin, MS lam479@drexel.edu
Jefferson Maria Hervada-Page, MSS maria.hervada-page@jefferson.edu
Temple Ingrid Mapanao, MSW, MPH ingrid@temple.edu
Jerome Wright, BA jerome.wright@temple.edu
UPenn Bridget McCormick, MS bmccor@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Ellen Martinak, MS martinak@upenn.edu
DeSales Tricia Bernecker, PhD, RN Tricia.Bernecker@desales.edu
Cooper Anthony Rostain, MD, MS Rostain-anthony@CooperHealth.edu
Mara Gordon, MD gordon-mara@CooperHealth.edu
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Expectations:
Taken from the BTG Student Agreement 2024:
Bridging the Gaps is both a professional development experience and a job. Therefore, we expect that students will handle their commitment to the program professionally, including completing all of the requirements stated herein and treating people with respect and dignity. If a student does not fulfill these expectations, we will notify the student's school through a letter to the appropriate Dean. Unprofessional behavior reflects not only on the individual, but on the institution and the profession.
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Assignments: (SEE ASSIGNMENT DETAILS for more information)
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1. RECORDED SESSIONS:
MUST BE VIEWED PRIOR TO JUNE 17
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BTG Program Evaluation, Bridget McCormick, MS, Bridging the Gaps
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Introduction to Oral Health in the Bridging the Gaps Program, Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
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Introduction from Pennsylvania Department of Health, Edward Naugle, PhD, Director, Pennsylvania Primary Care Office
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MUST BE VIEWED PRIOR TO JUNE 26
Introduction to Health Literacy Tenets, Mary Ellen T. Miller PhD, RN, APHN-BC, DeSales University
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Additional Resource:
Mandated Reporting, Maria Hervada-Page, MSW, Thomas Jefferson University
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2. STORY TELLING PROJECT: Due July 19th submit to student coordinators
Goal: For students to hear the perspective of the community from someone in the community.
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3. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE/SMOKING CESSATION/ ORAL HEALTH: Due July 19th
submit to student coordinators
Goal: For Students to incorporate into their projects when appropriate.
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4. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT:
If your site is hosting an event, awareness campaign, resources, etc. tag @btgupdates so we can share the post or email Nasheeka Conix (Nasheeka.Conix@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) or
Bridget McCormick (bmccor@pennmedicine.upenn.edu)
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5. WEEKLY JOURNALS/ FINAL PAPER
6. TEAM EXPERIENCE SUMMARY/ SYMPOSIUM: Professional Presentation Materials (see
Symposium section in student login, details TBA)
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7. CENTRAL TEXT: The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America by Ai-Jen Poo, your Program Director will provide you with your book.
8. EVALUATIONS AND QUESTIONNAIRES: Completion of weekly and end of the program
evaluations and questionnaires is a program requirement. Links will be sent via redcap.
Small Group:
Lead by a skilled facilitator Small Groups will focus on what students are learning through their community-based work as well as from all other components of the program: BTG presentations, the students’ growing understanding of their community site, the storytelling project, articles, discussions, etc. Small Groups take place weekly during the Wednesday Curricular Sessions.
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Group Number Small Group Facilitators Email
Group 1 Tariem Burroughs tab54@drexel.edu
Group 2 Anthony Singleton asingleton@educators4education.org
Group 3 Denise Johnson Denise.Johnson1@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Group 4 Elissa Goldberg ejg32@drexel.edu
Group 5 David Malloy DMalloy@merakey.org
Group 6 Rayn Philips rphillips@gaudenzia.org
Group 7 Crystal Wortham crystal@upliftphilly.org
Group 8 Pat Dooley Patrick.Dooley@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Group 9 Ingrid Mapanao ingrid@temple.edu
Jerome Wright jerome.wright@temple.edu
Group 10 Jocelyn (Jocie) Jones Arnold jocelynarnold@gmail.com
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Course Schedule: for the week we are on zoom (7/3/24), links will be sent by your Program Director.
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th BTG ORIENTATION:
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (3500 N. Broad St)
Morning Session:
8:00 - 8:30AM Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30AM Welcome/Introduction
Lucy Wolf Tuton, PhD, BTG Executive Director
You are a Mandated Reporter
Maria Hervada-Page, MSS
Documentary introduction
Andre Robert Lee
Assignment and Resource Overview
Ellen Martinak, MS and Bridget McCormick, MS
9:30 - 10:15 AM Strength-based Community, Community Panel
moderated by Nicole Thomas, MBA
10:15 - 10:30 AM Cardiovascular Health from a Community Perspective
Nicole Thomas, MBA
10:30 - 10:45AM BREAK
10:45 - 11:00AM Introduction to Small Groups
Tariem Burroughs & Crystal Wortham
11:00 - 12:00PM Small Groups
12:00 - 12:45PM LUNCH
12:45 - 2:45PM De-escalation training
Geremi James, LSW, Broad Street Love
2:45 - 3:05PM Physical & mental-health promoting artist
Jonathon Edwards & Summer Adams, Fam Frequency Productions
3:05 - 3:30PM Component Programs
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26th
University of Pennsylvania (421 Curie Blvd, BRB II/III Auditorium)
8:00 - 8:30AM Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45AM Announcements
8:45 - 9:30AM Narrative Medicine
Mara Gordon, MD
9:45 - 10:45AM A Progressive View of Harm Reduction: Harm Reduction in HIV/AIDS, The Overdose Epidemic and The Hospital and Clinic
Brian Work, MD MPH
10:45 - 11:00AM BREAK
11:00 - 12:00PM Small Groups
12:00 -12:45PM Lunch
12:45 - 1:05PM No More Secrets: Mind Body Spirit, Inc.
Lynette Medley MEd, Founder/CEO (She/Her)
1:05 - 1:50PM Reproductive Rights
Kim Mutcherson, JD
1:50 - 2:00PM Break
2:00 - 2:40PM Health Literacy Tenets
Mary Ellen T. Miller PhD, RN, APHN-BC, DeSales University
Learning Outcomes: Students to watch recorded session prior (see above).
After this on-line sessions, participants will be able to:
1) Describe health literacy and its' impact on health outcomes
2) State methods individuals use to conceal their literacy status
3) Assess written health information for literacy level appropriateness
2:40 - 3:20PM Tobacco Free Policy and Smoking Cessation
Ryan Coffman, MPH, CHES, CTTS-M Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
3:20 - 4:00PM Closing Comments
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JULY 3rd
Drexel University (Room 4E05, 60 N. 36th Street)
Morning Session:
8:30 - 8:45AM Updates/Announcements
8:45 - 10:45AM Screening of The Road to Justice
followed by a conversation with Executive Producer, André Robert Lee
10:45 - 11:00AM BREAK
11:00 - 12:00PM Small Groups
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Afternoon Session:
COMPONENT PROGRAM: See your Program Director for details on your school’s afternoon component schedule
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JULY 10th
Thomas Jefferson University (Foerderer Auditorium, 1025 Walnut St.)
Morning Session:
8:30 - 8:45AM Updates/Announcements
8:45 - 10:45AM The Power of Resilience-based, Trauma-Sensitive, Strength Focused Communication in Working with Youth
Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed
Objectives
1) The participant will have a grasp on the behavioral change process and how a strength- based approach combats the demoralization that can paralyze behavioral change progress.
2) The participant will be better prepared to eliminate shame from interactions by focusing on building confidence in youth. They will understand that confidence has to be rooted in existing competencies.
3) The participant will understand how to communicate with youth in a way that builds on their existing strengths rather than undermines their forward movement. This objective focuses on shifting away from approaching youth with lectures and giving control back to people from whom it has been taken away.
4) The participant will be prepared to communicate with youth in a way that restores control to their decision-making processes.
10:45 - 11:00AM Break
11:00 -12:00PM Small Groups
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Afternoon Session:
COMPONENT PROGRAM: See your Program Director for details on your school’s afternoon component schedule
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JULY 17th
Thomas Jefferson University (Foerderer Auditorium, 1025 Walnut St.)
Morning Session:
8:30 - 8:45AM Updates/Announcements
8:45 - 9:45AM EIHCTRSDUE: A practical approach to navigating the ethical, legal, and racial dilemmas in child abuse reporting
Mario Cruz, MD
Objectives:
1) List two changes in the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law that resulted in an increased number of child abuse reports.
2) Provide one example of how erroneous child abuse reporting might have an adverse impact on a family.
3) Provide one example of a strategy that mandated reporters can use to minimize their risk of making a biased or erroneous child abuse report.
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9:45-10:45AM Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Introduction to Fighting Chance training session offered September 2024
Scott Charles, MAPP
10:45 - 11:00AM Break
11:00 - 12:00PM Small Groups
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Afternoon Session:
COMPONENT PROGRAM: See your Program Director for details on your school’s afternoon component schedule
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July 24th
Drexel University (60 N. 36th Street)
Morning Session:
8:30 - 8:45AM Updates/Announcements
8:45 - 9:45AM Advocacy
Jeanmarie Perrone, MD
9:45 - 10:45AM Civic Coalition to Save Lives
Estelle Richman and panel guests, moderated by Scott Charles
10:45 - 11:00AM Break
11:00 -12:00PM Small Groups
Afternoon Session:
COMPONENT PROGRAM: See your Program Director for details on your school’s afternoon component schedule
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JULY 31st
Morning Session:
Component Programs: See your Program Director for details on your school’s schedule
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Afternoon Session:
Cherry Street Pier (121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.)
10:45AM - 2:15PM Walls for Justice
Meet at the front of Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Wear clothes for art activities
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Complete and Submit: Final BTG Evaluations and Questionnaires / Team Experience Summaries / Poster Presentation /Final Paper
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FALL 2024: BTG 34th Symposium
September 20, 2024, 8:30 - 12:00PM
College of Physicians of Philadelphia (19 S. 22nd Street)
Keynote: Ai-Jen Poo
Students will present their BTG projects in a professional format, details TBD.
