The Emory Chapter of Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Georgia Human Rights Clinic are excited to announce that we will host this year’s Physicians for Human Rights Student Conference at the Emory University School of Medicine!
Join us on April 17–18, 2026 for a dynamic, two‑day program designed to bring together students, healthcare professionals, and advocates from across the country. This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as all healthcare professionals and anyone passionate about advancing health equity.
What to Expect
This year’s conference will explore the ethical and professional responsibilities of the medical community in caring for individuals navigating complex social, legal, and health challenges. Through interdisciplinary panels and expert speakers, attendees will dive into how clinical practice, ethics, and evidence intersect across diverse care settings—particularly in the Southern United States.
Participants will gain:
- Practical lessons in advocacy
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning
- Space to connect with peers committed to human rights and equitable care
Registration
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
Please register by April 8 using the link below:
👉 https://2026-phr-sab-conference.eventbrite.com/
For questions, feel free to reach out to us at emory [dot] phr [at] emory [dot] edu.
We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in powerful conversations about human rights in healthcare!
The conference will feature a variety of pre-health-related activities, including a talk from the Emory Medical School Admissions Officer about preparing to apply to medical school, an accepted student/current medical student panel, CPR practice, suturing practice, and a raffle for Kaplan MCAT prep books! It will be an excellent opportunity for students to network with fellow pre-health students in the Atlanta area and gain insights into the healthcare field.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, April 12th, 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: The Historic Academy of Medicine, 875 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJOZ3WcV6CgmMlIbFnUgbjlY9L2ebR4SGerPp61IzPE5eMAw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111876696449458726967
When: Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026
Where: Duke University, Durham, NC
Application Opens: January 31, 2026
Application Closes: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (5:00 PM EST)
More information and links to the application and tips for applying can be found on the Duke DPT Summer Discovery Program webpage*
The Summer Discovery Program is designed to introduce undergraduate students interested in physical therapy to the profession and to the Duke DPT experience. We especially encourage students who meet one or more of the following criteria to apply:
- from geographically underrepresented areas
- first‑generation college students
- economically disadvantaged
- interested in serving underserved populations in physical therapy
This intensive week immerses participants fully in the physical therapy profession. By the end of the program, participants will have gained exposure to multiple areas within the field and will have the information needed to become more competitive and successfully matriculate into Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Participants will engage with some of the top faculty in physical therapy; experience interdisciplinary learning opportunities; receive mentorship from current DPT students, faculty, clinicians, and admissions specialists; and have access to Duke’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
Housing, meals, and local transportation will be provided for all participants during the program. Participants are responsible only for travel to and from campus. To be eligible, applicants must be current undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. All current undergraduate students are welcome to apply**.
**Students who have completed their undergraduate degree and/or are currently enrolled in graduate programs may apply; however, priority will be given to currently enrolled undergraduate students.
If you have any specific questions, please email us at DPTSA [at] duke [dot] edu
Join the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) for a virtual mixer designed to support and guide pre-medical students on May 4th 7-8PM. Our panel of current medical students will share firsthand experiences on navigating the application cycle, balancing wellness in med school, and finding community. Whether you’re currently applying or just curious about the path to medical school, we’re here to help!
RSVP here to receive the meeting link: https://forms.gle/4JyyoQFUZ8zxgF8f8
The Emory Transplant Center is pleased to announce the return of our popular summer transplant internship in 2026. This internship is a phenomenal opportunity for pre-med college students to gain exposure to the fascinating field of organ transplantation. The program offers 8-10 undergraduate students the opportunity to shadow transplant surgeons, nephrologists, and hepatologists as they care for patients with end-stage renal and/or liver disease. Interns will enjoy a comprehensive exposure to all facets of transplant care by observing patients in the clinic, hospital, and operating room. Students will have the opportunity to observe kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant surgeries, including living donor kidney operations. Additionally, participants will visit the LifeLink of Georgia Organ Recovery Center where many organ procurements take place. They will also visit the histocompatibility labs to learn how organs are matched to recipients.
When: Two iterations of the program will be offered: from July 6 to July 17, 2026, and from July 20 to July 31, 2026. We will do our best to assign successful applicants to the dates of their choice, if possible. There will be no expected weekend or overnight responsibilities, although students may be offered the opportunity to observe organ procurement operations during these times, if they so desire.
Eligibility: Due to the growing popularity of the program, we will only consider undergraduate students currently in their 3rd (junior) or 4th (senior) years, with a minimum GPA of 3.6 or greater.
Application deadline: The deadline to be considered for the program is April 12, 2026. To apply, please send your CV (including current GPA) to the course director, Dr. Octav Cristea (octav [dot] cristea [at] emoryhealthcare [dot] org). Please include the phrase “Emory Summer Transplant Internship” in the subject line so that your application will be appropriately filtered and sorted. Please indicate your graduation year in the body of the email, and do not send in multiple applications. Successful candidates will be notified by early May. We regret that no housing, transportation, or stipend can be provided by the program.
Questions? Please contact program administrator Vicky Webb (vwebb [at] emory [dot] edu) or Dr. Octav Cristea (octav [dot] cristea [at] emoryhealthcare [dot] org), course director and transplant surgeon at Emory.
Emory Adult OCD & Anxiety Intensive Program Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Emory School of Medicine
Open to all Emory College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates
Are you interested in mental health, clinical care, advocacy, or research? Join the Emory Adult OCD & Anxiety Intensive Program for a meaningful hybrid summer internship experience at the forefront of evidence-based mental healthcare. Our mission is to increase access to the best treatments our field can offer by meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to care to improve outcomes and increase health equity, and providing approachable stepped care services.
The Emory Adult OCD & Anxiety Intensive Program provides specialized outpatient and intensive outpatient services for adults living with OCD and anxiety disorders. Our interdisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists delivers individualized, compassionate care — including exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, medication management, group and family therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches — to improve quality of life for patients and their families.
About the Internship
Interns will play an active role in a dynamic clinical environment, engaging directly with patients from the moment of initial contact and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists to deliver stepped care for OCD and anxiety disorders. The internship provides hands-on exposure to evidence-based treatment approaches, with opportunities to connect patients to community resources and contribute to the development of personalized, comprehensive care plans. Interns will also engage in advocacy and community-based outreach and dissemination, and are welcome to participate in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives. Those interested in the academic side of clinical work are welcome to attend education and clinical supervision activities, and will have the opportunity to collaborate on — and lead — presentation and publication submissions.
Eligibility
This internship is open to current ECAS undergraduates in any major. This opportunity qualifies for Emory Pathways Internship Funding, which provides financial support for students pursuing unpaid or underfunded experiences. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply for funding here.
For questions or to express interest, please send a brief statement of interest including your aligning interests and professional goals, availability, and contact the Emory OCD & Anxiety Intensive Program directly (ocd [dot] clinic [at] emoryhealthcare [dot] org; please CC Director Jordan Cattie at jordan [dot] cattie [at] emory [dot] edu)
PHA is excited to announce that the Emory Department of Radiology is expanding its partnership with PHA and will be offering 3 observerships in the month of May with 3 sub-specialties!
· One undergraduate student will be selected for the new Abdominal Radiology Observership to take place on Thursday mornings.
· One undergraduate student will be selected for the new Breast Imaging Radiology Observership to take place on Friday mornings.
· One undergraduate student will be selected for the Nuclear Medicine Observership to take place on Friday mornings.
The application is now open!
Application Deadline: Friday, April 3 at 12:00 pm
Application Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nPsE4KSwT0K80DImBtXfOE2qMs_zRblOsgwuHRsQmBZUNTg5VU1JMTFERVg5S1pYV0xBNFBUMEo0Ty4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Observership Dates: a four-hour time block from 8 am – 12 noon once a week during the dates of May 11-29 for a total of 12 hours.
Location: All observerships will take place at Emory University Hospital, located at 1364 Clifton Rd, across the street from the Emory main campus.
Important Details: Due to the tight turnaround time to obtain clearance from the Emory Healthcare Office of Observership Credentialing, please be prepared to collect your immunization records from the Student Health Center if you don’t have them on hand, and to have a TB blood test conducted immediately after learning you are selected. More details will be provided upon selection.
