Leadership Training Program
Program Overview:
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership Training Program (LTP) is led by the GW-MCH Center of Excellence (CoE). This is a competitive training program for Master of Public Health (MPH) students in the Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology or Health Policy programs at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH). Upon selection, students receive a stipend.
The MCH LTP aims to deepen and enhance MCH leadership skills and competencies such as communication; critical thinking; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; negotiation and conflict resolution; team building; managing teams; and preventing burnout.
2024-2025 Cohort
Learn more about the second LTP cohort and some of the events they have participated in throughout the year!
2023-2024 Cohort
Learn more about the first LTP cohort, their events throughout the year, and read blog posts reflecting where they reflect on their experiences!
Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) MCH Leadership Competencies
The Health Resources & Services Administration’s (HRSA) MCH Leadership Competencies were created in 2007, and updated in 2009, 2018, and 2023. The purpose of these competencies is to “support current and future MCH leaders by defining the knowledge and skills necessary to lead in this field.”
Through educational seminars, workshops, and a retreat, the LTP provides public health training and skill-building in alignment with the following competencies from HRSA:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
- Systems Approach
- Team Building