What is PHD's UndocuEdu?
UndocuEdu (UED) is PHD’s professional development program supporting educators, staff, advisors, and administrators in better serving undocumented students.
Through institution-specific training, guided goal setting, and collaboration, UED helps campuses identify and address barriers to admission, financial aid, clinical experiences, advising, and professional pathways.
UED supports institutions in strengthening resources and building more informed, supportive practices for undocumented students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with specialized relevance to health-related fields such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, and DO programs.
Supporting Educators and Institutions Nationwide
The Reach of UndocuEdu
The data below offers a snapshot of UndocuEdu’s reach and engagement with educators and institutions working to strengthen support for undocumented students.
in-Person Trainings
Trained over 1,126 educators
31
Online Trainings
Conducted over 31 Online Trainings
Institutional Trainings
Presented at 44 Institutions
75%
PHD has witnessed the need for additional resources targeted to undocumented students pursuing health-related professional programs, such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, research, and more. In 2024, 75% percent of PHD participants stated that “it [was] difficult or very difficult” to find an academic advisor and career counselor who could guide them in pursuing a health professional program while undocumented. PHD is dedicated to supporting these students and recognizes the educators who stand by them as integral to our mission, striving to learn how to serve undocumented students better.
Bring PHD to Your Campus!
We’d love to be part of your programming! Our presentations are tailored for students, staff, and faculty, with each session customized to meet your campus’s unique needs. We offer online options, accessible formats, and flexible content designed for a variety of audiences. Let’s connect and create something meaningful for your community!
Our Trainings Include:
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Fostering an Entrepreneurship Mindset: Advising Undocumented Students Pursuing a Health Career
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UndocuAlly Training: Policies Impacting Undocumented Students and What Educators Should Know
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UndocuAlly Training: Power of Language and Self-Identity
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UndocuAlly Training: Medical Professionals and Students Creating Safe Spaces for Undocumented Communities
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When Advising Meets Advocacy: And Other Things Pre-Health Advisors and Educators Should Know
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From Awareness to Action: Establish Financial Support for Health Professional Programs
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From Awareness to Action: Addressing Bias Towards Immigrant Communities in Medical Education and Practice
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Professional Licensing and Entrepreneurship
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and more!