Our History
A Strong Foundation and Growing Commitment
Established in 1973, the fellowship has evolved alongside the ever-changing health policy landscape. Once focused primarily on academic and clinical leaders, we now encourage applications from professionals from across health and healthcare, including: medicine, nursing, public health, law, dentistry, economics and other social sciences (especially disciplines related to factors that influence population health, such as housing, transportation, nutrition, wealth, employment, education, and environmental and community conditions), health services and social work/behavioral health, and other health professions.
Lean into what makes you unique — your voice could be exactly what’s needed in Congress!
Over 50 Years of Fellows
Since 1973, this non-partisan fellowship has provided mid-career health and health care professionals with direct, hands-on policy experience in influential congressional and executive branch offices and committees in the nation’s capital.
A Half Century of Impact
Dive Deeper into 50 Years of History
This collection of photos, stories, interviews, and artifacts captures and celebrates the first 50 years of the program.
Dive Deeper into 50 Years of History
This collection of photos, stories, interviews, and artifacts captures and celebrates the first 50 years of the program.
