Frequently Asked Questions

What is Student Docs For Tots (SDFT)?

SDFT is a project of the national child advocacy organization Docs For Tots (DFT), which believes doctors have a unique ability to advocate for children beyond clinical walls. Doctors have resonant voices among parents, legislators, and the media, and DFT seeks to give doctors the opportunity to speak up for children.

But why wait until you’re a doctor? Medical students can advocate for children now. SDFT wants to give the same kind of advocacy training, support, opportunities, and experience to medical students.

Student Docs For Tots (SDFT) was created to empower medical students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become doctors who advocate for children.

How do I get involved in Student Docs For Tots?

Join our network!  To join the network go to www.docsfortots.org.  When you sign up for the network, we will contact you only for advocacy events and opportunities in your community.  Your information is just for us and will never be released without your permission. 

What if I don’t have any prior advocacy training?

SDFT gives future doctors the opportunity to learn and practice advocacy through:

• Seminars

• Advocacy events

• Relationships with doctors who practice advocacy   

What kind of activities does SDFT engage in?

• Hosting seminars on issues pertinent to child advocacy.

• Participate in advocacy events with local child advocacy organizations.

• Facilitating advocacy internships during the summer for medical students.

Is there a Student Docs For Tots chapter at my medical school?

Please contact Kelly Bowes, SDFT coordinator at sdft@docsfortots.org to inquire about SDFT chapters in your area.

Where can I find more information?

            Visit our website www.docsfortots.org

More questions?

            Send us an email and we will do our best to answer your questions.