CEMCH Leader Application

The Tulane Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (CEMCH) is now accepting applications for its Leader 2026-27 Program!

Funded by the HRSA Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Bureau, our team seeks to improve the health of women, infants, children, youth, and their families by developing the MCH workforce. We provide training and experience opportunities for students at the School of Public Health, as well as current public health practitioners.  Our program, guided by the twelve MCH leadership competencies, also collaborates with other members of the wider community.

Among our offerings is the CEMCH Leader Program, previously known as the Scholar Program,  which provides mentored self-development activities to help students become leaders in the field of maternal and child health. This four-semester program includes:

  • Rotations and service with MCH-related organizations
  • Self-reflection and planning
  • Readings and discussion
  • Mentoring meetings
  • Conference opportunities
Leader Application Apply Here

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Students entering the MPH program in 2026
  • US Citizen or permanent resident
  • Enrolled in the MCH Specialization (or have expressed intent to)

For the incoming cohort, leaders are expected to benefit from:

  • Participant in faculty and staff MCH work to gain research skills further (Semesters 1 and 2)
  • Participation in workshops for development of personal and professional skills (one each semester, Semesters 1-4)
  • Shadowing rotations and community service with local organizations (Semesters 3 and 4)
  • Providing mini-lectures on MCH interests and goals to public health undergraduates (Semesters 3 and 4)
  • Additional personal development activities (throughout)
  • Weekly group meetings and monthly individual mentoring meetings (throughout)
  • Financial support to attend national conferences (annually)
  • Stipend for CEMCH service and training activities (each semester)

Leaders are expected to set aside approximately 5 – 7 hours per week throughout the school year to successfully complete program requirements. This includes rotations, meetings, readings, site visits, and assignments. 

The application contains:

  1. Four short response questions
  2. Three to five-minute video submission
  3. Section to upload resume or CV
Apply now to be a 2026 CEMCH Leader!