FOR PHYSICIANS & Other Experienced Healthcare Providers: HOW TO ONBOARD TO PROVIDE ASYLUM EVALUATIONS

Our initiative wouldn't be possible without our passionate, dedicated health professional evaluators. These health professionals get trained by Physicians for Human Rights sponsored workshops to conduct medical and psychiatric evaluations of asylum seekers to properly document evidence of persecution in medical affidavits. We are always looking for more evaluators to be able to diversify the pool we have and best serve each case. We know that health professionals are incredibly busy and we will work with those interested to have them partake at their convenience.

If you are interested in providing forensic asylum evaluations (physical or physical evaluations) there are THREE simple steps to get involved:

1. Fill out this form with your information and availability: https://forms.gle/WBG9BHC8HatuSdQ67 
2. Complete this training (5-7 hours, self-paced): https://asylummedtraining.org/
3. Email us at umassmedasylumclinic@umassmed.edu to tell us you have completed the training with a screenshot of the certificate.

We encourage new providers to shadow an asylum evaluation with an experienced provider before leading their own case. The UHRAP clinic coordinators will work with you to find a time that works best with you if you are interested.

Please contact the following students if you have any questions! 

Nihal Chaudhary, Clinic Coordinator: nihal.chaudhary1@umassmed.edu

Grace Jung, Clinic Coordinator: Grace.Jung1@umassmed.edu