Free online learning modules for people interested in health and health advocacy

Whether you’re planning to apply to a health professions program (such as medical, dental, or allied health programs), or are interested in health/health advocacy in general, there are many resources that provide free, self-paced online modules for learning. Here are some examples:

Melanoma Research Foundation

  • Melanoma Educator Course
  • Melanoma Educator Course for Healthcare Students
  • Advocacy 101: How to Influence Policy

National Patient Advocate Foundation Advocacy Curriculum

NextGen Public Health Communications

NORD Rare Disease Drug Development Series: What Patient Advocates Need to Know

Progress for Patients Online Advocacy Program

If you know of other modules you’d like to share, email Kristin McJunkins in the Office of Career Strategy