The Application Process       

Benefits of Participation in MHLI

MHLI Scholars will be exposed to leadership theory and community health principles.  Scholars will learn about different perspectives and approaches and how to think strategically and "out of the box". They will develop an understanding of community and system organization and learn about the political process. Scholars will participate in a broad network of colleagues committed to life-long learning and improving community health.

Throughout the nine-month program, scholars will develop and apply skills necessary for effective leadership. This will benefit individual scholars, their organizations and the communities which they impact. The scholars will apply new knowledge to their work and share new skills with colleagues. And each scholar team will plan and implement a community project as part of the program.   Organizations will benefit from the application and sharing of new skills gained by the scholars.

Communities will directly benefit from projects planned and implemented by each of the small team project groups as a part of the program.

Who Should Apply?

The MHLI is a regional Institute encompassing, but not limited to, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and the New Jersey counties of Somerset, Ocean, Hunterdon, Salem and Cumberland. The Institute will enroll professionals from a broad array of fields/sectors (i.e. federal, state and local government, business, faith, academia, elected officials, community-based organizations, education, law enforcement, health care delivery organizations, public health) who influence the health of communities. Eligible participants will possess experience and skills in their fields and in basic management. Desired qualifications include:

• At least an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years professional work experience.
• At least 3 years professional work experience in a field that impacts the health of communities.
• At least 2 years experience in a management or leadership position with supervisory, programmatic and/or fiscal responsibility.

Scholar Responsibilities

The MHLI is an intensive nine-month program. Participation in this program represents an investment by both individual scholars and their organizations. This is an opportunity to improve the knowledge, skills and effectiveness of individuals, as well as the overall organization. Tuition of $1,500 covers the entire nine-month program (retreats - meals, lodging, speakers; handbooks and other learning materials; facilitated conference calls; etc.) with the exception of travel to and from the retreats.  Organizations are encouraged to support the scholars functionally (encourage sharing and utilizing the knowledge/skills learned) and financially. Mechanisms for compensation of work time devoted to program activities are to be negotiated between the scholar and supervisor (i.e., compensatory time, vacation time, etc.)

Scholars are expected to devote the time required for readings, preparation and Institute activities. Scholars are expected to participate in all Institute activities for the full scheduled time. Retreats for the 2010 year are scheduled as follows:

• Monday-Wednesday, February 22-24, 2010
• Monday-Wednesday, May 17-19, 2010
• Monday-Wednesday, October 18-20, 2010

Retreats  begin at 10 a.m. on the first day and end by 4 p.m. on the last day. Monday and Tuesday night accommodations are provided by the Institute.

Scholars are also expected to be proficient in basic word processing skills and have convenient access to a computer with word processing capabilities, Internet access and e-mail.

Teams

The curriculum includes work in small groups to plan and implement a community project. These teams will be multi-disciplinary/multi-sectoral in representation and include participants from some of the following areas: business (not limited to benefits managers or medical officers), federal, state and local government, faith, academia, elected officials, community-based organizations, education, law enforcement, health care delivery organizations, and public health. Applicants will be asked to identify a team preference on the application. 

The Application Process

A completed application packet consists of:

• The Application Form
• A Current Curriculum Vita or Resume
• Answers to the Essay Questions

Completed application packets must be sent to:

Harriet Langmead
Program Administrator
Mid-Atlantic Health Leadership Institute
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 North Wolfe Street, #E2138
Baltimore, Maryland. 21205

Applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application by December 28, 2009.

Selection Criteria

• Applicant qualifications are measured against the desired eligibility criteria.
• Applicant demonstrates intent to apply leadership skills and transfer knowledge to others to improve the health of communities.
• Applicant demonstrates experience and/or capacity to influence the health of communities.
• Applicant demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for improving the health of communities.
• Applicant demonstrates personal accomplishments that reflect initiative, creativity and innovation in the work or community setting.
• Applicant demonstrates good writing skills.

The selection team also considers diversity among scholars in the following areas: discipline/field, type of organization, gender, race and ethnicity.

How to Apply

Applications are available each summer  for the upcoming program which begins in January of each year. You may contact the office at any time to be added to the mailing list to receive application materials and announcements, when available.

For more information, contact Harriet Langmead
hlangmea@jhsph.edu

Print the application form.