Local Programs and Internships
Center for Patient Partnerships: Resource Navigator Program
Fall/Spring/Summer
3 credits (Legal St 473)
As Resource Navigators, students will work alongside the healthcare system by supporting patients with their social and legal needs. Navigators help patients connect with needed community resources and follow-up with them regularly to help them stay healthy. Admitted students enroll in the Legal St 473 companion course. Application deadlines are typically in October and March, but students should check the program website for complete deadline and application information. Summer 2025 deadline in April 18, 2025. Fall 2025 deadline is March 21, 2025.
Slow Food UW: South Madison Nutrition Education Internships
Fall/Spring
1 credit (Nutr Sci 421)
Course and internships with the Slow Food South Madison project focusing on nutrition education, food equity, and sustainability in the Madison community through partnerships with Badger Rock Middle School. Admitted students enroll in a special 1 credit section of Nutr Sci 421. Fall 2025 deadline is April 4, 2025.
AHEC Community Health Immersion (formerly WI Express)
Winter/Spring/Summer
1 credit (Nutr Sci 421)
Multiple short-term immersion programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin’s diverse communities and cultures while they explore health care delivery and public health in medically underserved areas. Both in-person and virtual options, but availability is primarily limited to virtual programs in winter/spring. Admitted students will enroll in a special online section of Nutr Sci 421. Application deadlines are typically in November and March, but students should check the program website for complete deadline and application information. Deadline for Summer 2025 in-person programs is March 30, 2025
