Program Overview

The Consumer Health Advocacy Capstone Certificate program prepares individuals to advocate for those facing healthcare barriers. It offers two paths: patient-level or system/policy-level advocacy. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through its Patient Advocacy Clinic and can be completed online or in a blended format. Students develop critical advocacy competencies, including communication, cultural humility, and ethics, and gain familiarity with the US healthcare system and systemic issues requiring advocacy.