The goal of the UCB MCAH Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program is to develop and equip the next generation of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) leaders and professionals to solve the health challenges of the 21st century facing women, children and families. Our program seeks to develop a representative public health and healthcare workforce, reduce health disparities, and increase access to healthcare for vulnerable and underserved MCAH populations. The UCB MCAH LEAP Training Program aims to provide MCAH hands-on training, research, and academic support to undergraduate students, including those from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
LEAP is federally funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Program activities during the academic year include outreach and engagement events, MCAH panels/film screenings, MCAH academic advising open to all undergraduate students. LEAP activities are conducted in collaboration with academic centers, scholar programs, and student groups.
Join our undergraduate student listserv: The LEAP Student Affiliates listserv is open to all undergraduate students whowant to learn more about the field of Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) and upcoming LEAP events! Click here to sign-up for the LEAP Student Affiliate Listserv
Visit our https://linktr.ee/ucb.leap, or follow us on social media @ucberkeleyleap on Instagram for more information and resources. For any questions about leap, please contact Tina Lu at leap_program@berekeley.edu.