UCLA Public Health Scholars

Training the next generation of public health leaders

A CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Scholars Program

From classroom to community.

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students and recent graduates from across the country the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group events, leadership, and professional development.

What We Provide

  • Community Engagement

    Scholars are matched with partner organizations to participate in dynamic fieldwork and make a meaningful impact in the Los Angeles community.

  • Group Research Project

    Scholars work in small groups to explore a health topic of their choosing and create a scientific poster which they present at the CDC Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Public Health Training

    Scholars develop public health knowledge and leadership skills through workshops and mentorship at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.