Student & School Engagement

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility is excited to work with future health professionals to support them in getting a jump start in a career of health-focused advocacy and activism. On this page, you fill find examples of activism and resources for students and other campus members interested in learning more about health advocacy.

Are you a future health professional? Are you passionate about environmental issues, peace, and/or social justice? Want to learn how to use your powerful voice as a health professional to advocate for preventative policies? Read on to learn more about our college/university chapters in WA, internship and research opportunities, WPSR programs for young professionals (like the Emerging Leaders Program in Nuclear Abolition), and how to start or join a chapter at your school!

College & University Chapters in WA

University of Washington

WPSR is proud to have established a Registered Student Organization at the University of Washington, as student chapter of WPSR. The chapter is an organization welcoming students, faculty and staff from across the University who are concerned about the implications of existential threats to health, and promoting engagement of the academic community in education, advocacy, and activism that can further WPSR's mission while growing our movement in Washington, and inspiring health advocacy leaders of tomorrow.

Pacific Northwest University

The Student Activist Coalition (SAC) at PNWU works closely with WPSR to keep students connected to what’s happening beyond campus. At PNWU, we share updates and highlight opportunities for involvement so students can engage with the work and goals of WPSR. Each year, PNWU supports the Health Justice Gala by helping organize student volunteers, giving students a chance to contribute to these efforts. SAC also shares information from the WPSR newsletter, including ways students can take action, such as submitting comments to legislators or participating in other advocacy opportunities.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a grassroots, non-profit health sciences university established in 2005 by a group of visionary community leaders in Washington’s fertile Yakima Valley PNWU offers five unique programs on a vibrant and rapidly expanding campus featuring students and faculty from multiple health sciences programs.

Washington State University

WPSR proudly collaborates with the WSU Elson Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane, WA. Our work with the school has included advocacy trainings for students, speaking events, and engagement opportunities in WPSR’s advocacy work for members of the WSU health education community. WPSR’s key partner at WSU is the Health Equity Circle.

Internships, Research & Practicum Opportunities

While WPSR does not offer formal internship opportunities, we welcome inquiries from students from diverse disciplines interested in the intersection of health, policy, advocacy, and the three core issues that we work on. Students and student teams frequently engage with us on projects of mutual benefit, and we encourage you to contact us about internship, practicum, research or other project-based opportunities.

WPSR’s Emerging Leaders Program

WPSR is proud to offer an exciting annual opportunity, through the Dr. David Hall Emerging Leaders in Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program, to train a group of young people on the history of nuclear weapons and anti-nuclear activism while preparing them for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hiroshima, Japan, site of the 1945 atomic bombing. The highlight of the program is a week-long visit to the city of Hiroshima which includes meeting with atomic bomb survivors, the Hibakusha, visiting the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, and participating in the August 6th commemoration of the bombing. Learn more and apply.