Apply Now! MI-LEND Graduate-Level Interdisciplinary Training Program | Deadline: May 1st
Want to be a LEND Trainee?
Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (MI-LEND) is an interdisciplinary leadership training program, funded under the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act, and administered by the Health Resources and Service's Administration's (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The MI-LEND program trains emerging leaders with the goal of improving the health of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities and other special health care needs. The MI-LEND Program is a two-semester training program that emphasizes developing family-centered, culturally competent interdisciplinary leadership skills.
MI-LEND Trainees
LEND trainees must have completed their undergraduate degree and be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program in one of the Maternal Child Health professions (audiology, dentistry, genetic counseling, health administration, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, special education, speech-language pathology). Self-advocates and family members of children with disabilities and other special health care needs are also encouraged to apply.
MI-LEND is a collaboration of the following universities
Interested in Applying?
Applications to be a long-term trainee for the 2017-18 academic year are being accepted through May 1st, 2017. For more details, please visit:
https://ddi.wayne.edu/milendapp
Contact Us
For questions or more information about the MI-LEND program please contact:
Ann Carrellas
MI-LEND Project Manager
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
Phone: (888) 978-4334
Email: milend@wayne.edu