Public Health Association for Service and Excellence (PHASE)

The mission of Public Health Association for Service and Excellence (PHASE) is to:

• Increase public health literacy through education, advocacy, PHASE-sponsored events and community service

• Provide members with the opportunity to engage with and give back to the community

• Develop professional skills and relevant public health experience

• PHASE is a voting member of the Student Assembly at Penn State College of Medicine

• Student-led, full membership in PHASE is open to all faculty, staff, and degree-seeking students at Penn State College of Medicine. Non-degree students also may participate in PHASE as non-voting, ad-hoc members

National Public Health Week (NPHW)

NPHW is an event sponsored by PHASE to help spark discussion about current public health issues and concerns. Informational posters on public health topics are displayed in the hospital lobby throughout the week, followed by a reception with faculty and staff.

• Ronald McDonald House

• Paxton Street Ministries

• Bethesda Mission

• E-board positions

• PHASE student council positions

• Take initiative on a project in the community

• Participate in National Public Health Week (NPHW)

• Participate in Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference

• Attend career and professional development programs offered by Graduate Career Services