PHP 595 Community Engagement
Community: Maricopa County & Southern Arizona
Together we will travel to different communities throughout Arizona and work directly with community members and partners and respond to health disparities encountered by underserved communities.
Learn along side communities such as urban, rural, people experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and farmworkers. Travel expenses, lodging, and meals are covered.
1 credit, Hybrid, 7-week, second session
October 16 – December 9, 2026
The Community Engagement: Students will analyze the root causes of healthcare barriers and public policy impacts, evaluate social determinants of health, and examine the role of interprofessional teams in delivering compassionate, culturally competent care and education.
| Ventanilla de Salud | Douglas, Arizona | October 23rd |
Naloxone and Overdose Prevention Alliance (NOPAL) Initiative | Phoenix, Arizona | October 30th |
| Rural Arizona | Graham and Greenlee Counties | November 21-23 |
| Mobile Health Unit (MHU) | San Luis, Arizona | December 3-4 |
Contact instructional team to Enroll Instructional Team: Dr. Sheila Soto, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Ava Naffah