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At 麻豆精品, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree 鈥� they build connections, find purpose, and thrive 鈥� working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At 麻豆精品, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree 鈥� they build connections, find purpose, and thrive 鈥� working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support麻豆精品鈥檚 Underserved and Rural Engagement (CURE) Program is a grant-funded initiative supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program seeks to increase the number of behavioral health professionals dedicated to working in interprofessional teams with vulnerable and underserved populations.
鈥淎dvocating for vulnerable and underserved populations is central to 麻豆精品鈥檚 own values,鈥� said President Dr. Kathy Humphrey. 鈥淭he CURE program is a timely and much needed reflection on how Carlow continues to adapt to the needs of our community regardless of what is happening around the world.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
The CURE program provides Master鈥檚 in Social Work (MSW) and Counseling Psychology Doctoral (PsyD) students with didactic and hands-on training to increase student knowledge and competencies in interdisciplinary settings while simultaneously meeting the needs of those in underserved communities. Attention to concepts of trauma-informed care, social justice, and advocacy are infused throughout the program.
Currently, students and patients from 10 contiguous counties in southwest Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Indiana, Jefferson, Washington, and Westmoreland are being served. Through collaboration with these urban and rural/partially rural counties in underserved areas, students are afforded the opportunity to interact and engage with diverse populations during their training. Students receive a stipend that program leadership believes lessens the financial strain associated with graduate school.
In addition, behavioral health professionals regionally and across the United States are invited to participate in CURE鈥檚 Bi-Monthly Speaker Series which provides training related to working with marginalized populations and free CEUs for licensed social workers, counselors and psychologists. This is done in support of advancing clinician expertise and building a community of behavioral health professionals who are able to provide quality care and supervision in interprofessional settings.
For more information about CURE and to apply please email:
Mary C. Burke, PhD Professor, Program Director
Hear from our students
鈥�As a full-time graduate student who was also working full-time, I ran into many stressors. When our field placements were introduced,鈥痠t added to the stress as I had to navigate time and finances to complete my field placements. The CURE grant eliminated that stress by allowing me to utilize funds to prepare for fieldwork in relation to uniform, transportation expenses, etc. I was able to focus less on finances being a barrier while completing my field placement and I’m forever鈥痝rateful for that!鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Lamica Davenport, LMSW
CURE Cohort 2023
鈥�Through the CURE grant, I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the unique needs of underserved populations. This experience also affirmed my longstanding personal dedication to social justice. I look forward to continuing to do this very important work throughout my career.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Rachel Seamans, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate
CURE Cohort AY 2023-2024
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