A Statement from Our Chairperson

The Consortium of African American Public Health Programs (CAAPHP) continues to contribute to the workforce domestically and internationally.  The seven member-institutions and their public health programs/schools are preparing emerging health care professionals to deal with the socio-economic disparities which disproportionately affect our communities.  Some of our member institutions are located in the communities they serve and thus see it as their mission to address issues of poverty, hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse and violence.

CAAPHP’s seven member-institutions include three of the nation’s leading medical schools (Charles F. Drew University, Meharry Medical College and Morehouse School of Medicine) and four graduate level public health programs/schools (Florida A&M University, Fort Valley University, Morgan State University and Jackson State University).

Many of our public health visionaries were nurtured and educated in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and several are Consortium members.  CAAPHP recognizes and pays tribute to their contributions in shaping our paths and improving the quality of health care and health service delivery on our nation.

This website serves as a forum to inform you of our accomplishments and continued commitment to building healthy and viable communities.

Dr. Patricia Rodney, Chair