Student Life
Public Health Association for Service and Excellence (PHASE)
PHASE (Public Health Association for Service and Education) is Penn State Department of Public Health Sciences' student-led public health service organization.
Learn About PHASE
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
Formally recognized student organization at Penn State
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 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/staff.
E-board positions
PHASE student council positions
Take initiative in the community
Ronald McDonald House
Paxton Street Ministries
Bethesda Mission
Participate in National Public Health Week
Participate in Pennsylvania Public and Community Health Annual Conference
Attend professional development lectures given by the College of Medicine career counselor