The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 class of Health Policy Fellows program, a comprehensive fellowship experience in Washington, D.C., focusing on the intersection of science and policy. It is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy that promotes the health of the nation. The application deadline is November 13. Click here for more information and to apply<http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/funding-opportunities/2014/copy-of-hpf5.html?cid=xsh_rwjf_em>.
Fellows participate in the policy process at the federal level and use their leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy. Two registered dietitian nutritionists were part of the 2013-2014 class:Nadine Braunstein, PhD, RD<http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org/secure/alumni-bio.php?id=4733>, and Wendi Gosliner, DrPh, RD<http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org/secure/alumni-bio.php?id=4734>. Braunstein worked for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), and Gosliner worked for Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Calif.).

Judy Klavens-Giunta,RDN
Policy and Advocacy Leader
PHCN PG