Are you passionate about health equity and ready to lead change? We are pleased to invite student leaders to join United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID)—the nation’s oldest 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to students advancing health equity (uaid.org).
Student leaders of UAID benefit from a number of valuable opportunities including:
- Comprehensive training in health equity
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community health projects
- Real-world experience addressing local health inequities
- Opportunities to publish in a peer-reviewed academic journal
- Experience writing abstracts, creating research posters, and presenting projects at national conferences
- Participation in national case study competitions
- The ability to earn certificates in Health Equity Training, Community Service, and Leadership in Health Equity as well as graduation cords
- Leadership opportunities and development of professional skills valued by health professions programs (e.g., AAMC core competencies)
- Regular mentorship from experts in public health
- Opportunities to fulfill academic credit, practicum, or capstone requirements
If you’re ready to be a change-maker and build healthier communities, UAID is for you!
Due to the record-breaking level of interest we have received, we are pleased to announce an opening for one additional new chapter for the 2025-2026 academic year. To be considered, please submit an application here by 11:59pm EST on August 22nd.
