Who We Are
SHPYP is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 non-profit run by young health policy professionals volunteering on behalf of our young health policy professionals community. Founded in 2006, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of young professionals interested in the health, health care, and health policy fields.

Building a supportive community of the next generation of health policy experts and leaders through:
- Forging meaningful and long-term professional networks through regular happy hours, community service events, trivia, small-group dinner discussions, online community, and more
- Facilitating workshops for professional development in key competencies
- Convening conversations with and providing access to senior policy leaders and experts to enable a deeper examination of policy topics
- Offering opportunities for volunteer leadership and nonprofit management
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Events
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TUESDAY, December 6, 2022
Complex Care Virtual Lunch & Learn
Join SHPYP, sponsored by Arnold Ventures, for a virtual lunchtime discussion on how to better address the complex care needs of the dual-eligible population through integrated care models.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
SHPYP Holiday Party
This is a great opportunity, and members only event, to network with fellow members and celebrate the season and end of the year!
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
How to Write for Health Affairs
In this session, Health Affairs Executive Editor Don Metz offers “how to” tips for publishing in Health Affairs, the peer review process, and enhancing communication skills to build your profile in scholarly publishing.