Community Engagement: Make an Impact Through Health Promotion
Community engagement is a powerful way to promote health and create meaningful connections. Looking to collaborate with an organization or individual on community projects but unsure where to start? UCSF offers numerous opportunities and resources to help learners get involved.
Through your school, you can participate in electives, Registered Campus Organizations and student groups, one-time events, or longer-term activities with a community engagement focus. Browse this toolkit's resources for:
- Guiding principles and best practices for building strong collaborations.
- A directory of programs, departments, and mentors who can support your efforts.
- Examples of successful UCSF community partnerships.
Explore the many ways you can contribute and grow through community engagement.
Deliver health education with nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and healthcare providers.
Participate in community-based research and program evaluations.
Support initiatives driven by community needs.
Inspire and mentor future health professionals.
Find UCSF programs and individuals working with community partners. (link coming soon)
Stay updated on new ways to engage. (link coming soon)
Examples of Student Activities: Discover inspiring stories of UCSF learners making a difference in their communities.