(Please Note: Conference Registration is now closed)


Physicians for Human Rights and Brown University School of Medicine
proudly invite you to attend the

2009 Physicians for Human Rights
National Student Conference

Health & Human Rights in 2009:
Global Problems, Local Solutions

Saturday, January 31, 9am–6pm
and Sunday, February 1, 9:30am-12pm
at Brown University, Providence, RI

Speakers include

Stephen Lewis
Co-Director of AIDS-Free World and
former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
Julio Frenk, MD, MPH
Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health
former Minister of Health, Mexico
Donna Barry, NP, MSN, MPH
Director of Advocacy & Policy, Partners In Health
Eli Y. Adashi, MD, MS, FACOG
Professor of Medical Science
former Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Brown University

Join hundreds of students nationwide for an exceptional weekend with PHR. With the help of distinguished health and human rights experts, learn more about critical human rights issues facing the US and the world, develop your advocacy skills, and discover new ways to get involved in human rights on your campus and in your practice.

“In one weekend, 40 hours can enhance or even change your perspective on the power you possess. As Medical professionals, you will heal and sometimes save lives. By becoming a health professional activist for the Right to Health, here and globally, you can be the voice & power to heal and save thousands of lives. Please join us for 40 hours that can help you change the world… not bad for a weekend.” - Frank Donaghue, CEO

Special Pre-Conference Event, Friday, January 30, 7–8:30pm!


> Conference Agenda

Conference Registration is now closed

Due to the high level of interest and space limitations, we have reached the maximum number attendee’s. Contact us with any questions.

Registration begins 8am at Andrews Hall, 211 Bowen St., Providence.