Leadership in Advocacy, Under-resourced Communities and Health Equity (LAUnCH) Track

The Leadership in Advocacy Under-resourced Communities and Health Equity (LAUnCH) Track is designed to train pediatric residents to become leaders in community health, policy and advocacy. Integrated with the core residency program, LAUnCH offers a cohesive learning community focused on improving the health of children from under-resourced circumstances. Residents complete six unique rotations, community-based clinical experiences and an advocacy-focused scholarly project through the REACH Program. Based in Washington, D.C., participants have unmatched access to local and national advocacy organizations and government agencies, enabling them to influence health policy on multiple levels.

LAUnCH residents gain practical skills in public health, health equity and systems-level change. They learn to:

• Partner with communities and organizations to reduce disparities
• Advocate for equitable healthcare policies and environments
• Identify and address social determinants of health
• Improve access to care and promote disease prevention through a longitudinal project

Read more about our LAUnCH Track Faculty and our CHAI Affiliate Faculty.