Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program is proud to announce the recruitment season for the Fellowship Class of 2024-2025. Join us at one of our virtual or in-person information sessions to learn more about application procedures and program expectations. Please click on one of our virtual Information Session dates below to register for the webinar. If you Read More >>
Fellows
Fellow Feature: Chinweoke Osigwe
Chinweoke Osigwe, a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, is working to dismantle the socioeconomic inequalities of health – focusing primarily on underserved African-American communities in South Oakland neighborhoods. Her project aims to equip South Oakland residents with the education and tools necessary to respond to medical emergencies, such as choking, Read More >>
Fellows Feature: Sandra Talbot and Lydia Olawaiye
Sandra Talbot and Lydia Olawaiye’s Fellowship project began with the motto, “find a need and fill it.” In collaboration with the Homewood Brushton Clinic and the Asthma QI Project, Sandra and Lydia aim to address the social determinants of health, including poor air quality, older housing, and lack of regular medical care. “We need to Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Kobi Griffith
Kobi Griffith’s lifelong love of science has transformed into a love for service. A graduate of Oberlin College with a degree in Biology, Kobi is currently attending the University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy. She will be working with the Birmingham Free Clinic to help underserved, low-income populations navigate the complexities of health insurance and Read More >>
Fellows Feature: Claire McCreavy and Gabrielle Kyle-Lion
Claire McCreavy and Gabrielle (Gabby) Kyle-Lion bring a new attentiveness to the concept of healthcare. Through the Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh Free Health Care Center, Claire and Gabby are working to improve Latina and Hispanic patient turnout for annual mammogram tests, using the “personal touch” strategy: a proactive healthcare initiative intended to replace automated emails Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Liz Arbuckle and Sarah Markland
Elizabeth (Liz) Arbuckle and Sarah Markland were both inspired to become physicians from their interactions with other doctors. Before going back to school, Liz worked in the healthcare sector as an IT consultant. She worked day in and day out with physicians, and those interactions fueled her desire to do more. Sarah always knew she Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Josh Pogue
In underserved Pittsburgh communities, health is directly correlated with socioeconomic status. Josh Pogue, a student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and Pittsburgh native, intends to address this fundamental inequality by reaching out to underprivileged communities in his city. “Many people are subject to determinants of their health and well-being solely due to Read More >>
Fellows Feature: Katy Leskowat and Erin Casey
Katy Leskowat and Erin Casey are navigating the intersection of disability, language, and socioeconomic status in their work. Their project, Hearing, Education, and Resources for Underserved Populations (HEAR-UP), is a community service program that is currently in its 4th year. Recognizing the importance of communication in the implementation of healthcare, Katy and Erin are working Read More >>
Upcoming Information Sessions for the Class of 2019-2020
Are you interested in learning more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program? Have you ever considered applying, but you want more information? Join us at one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program, fellowship requirements, and to ask any questions. Information Sessions are open to everyone. Scroll below to Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Taylor Hill and Elizabeth O’Karma
In this week’s Fellow Feature, we highlight Taylor Hill and Elizabeth O’Karma – graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Audiology. Meet Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor is from Allentown, PA. When deciding on where she wanted to go for undergrad, she knew that she wanted to go to Read More >>
2018-2019 Fellows’ Wish List
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program is excited to welcome our new class of 24 Fellows for the 2018-2019 year.Our Fellows are outstanding and dedicated emerging professionals who embody the legacy of Albert Schweitzer as leaders in service. They will be implementing a range of projects that highlight their creativity, passion, and commitment to serve disadvantaged Read More >>
