Community Health Education

The Center for Community Health & Prevention is committed to educating students, faculty and staff about all aspects of community. We actively teach courses and lead lectures in the School of Medicine & Dentistry and School of Nursing, as well as in various graduate and undergraduate programs at the University of Rochester. Learning the importance of community-engaged interventions and research, as well as partnering with organizations in education, policy and social services, is critical to improving the health of our community.

At the Center for Community Health & Prevention, we work with students from the University of Rochester, as well as many other local colleges, to connect them with agencies engaged in the work of community health. These connections enable students to have a variety of real-world public health experiences.

Read about our initiatives in the URMC Newsroom - "Gaining Perspective: Community Health Education Initiatives Strengthen Students' Learning"

For more information, please contact the Director of Community Health Policy and Education Theresa Green, Ph.D., M.B.A.

For All Learners 

We offer several continuous education opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members. We host Public Health Grand Rounds collaboratively with the Public Health Sciences Department, as well as specialized Public Health Grand Rounds, including the Dr. Bernard Guyer Lecture Series and the Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards. All opportunities make every effort to improve access for all learners. Please contact the team if you have speakers you would like to hear from.

• Community-Engaged Learning
• Medical Students in Community Health

Learn More About Community-Engaged Research

We offer education and research training to better prepare those engaged in community-based research to translate research findings more quickly from the bench to the bedside to the community. Learn more by visiting Community-Engaged Research Training.