Living with PCOS Internship 100% Remote

Living With PCOS Call to Action & Internship Program (Expanded Edition)
Call to Action Pilot Group Invitation
CALL TO ACTION Join the Founding Pilot Cohort for Living With PCOS

We are opening the very first pilot group of readers, learners, advocates, students, and emerging health leaders to help shape the impact of Living With PCOS by Dr. Sahitya a groundbreaking, human-centered health education initiative designed to empower:

• Women and girls living with PCOS
• Families seeking clarity and support
• Educators and youth advocates
• Healthcare professionals
• Community partners and global women's health leaders

Participants will:
• Engage with guided reading and reflection modules
• Participate in weekly connection sessions
• Test educational tools and workshop materials
• Provide feedback on clarity, accessibility, and cultural relevance
• Help shape a national & global movement for PCOS awareness

To join:
Email with subject line: PCOS Pilot Cohort Request to Join.
Expanded Project Description & Significance

PROJECT OVERVIEW What the Living With PCOS Initiative Actually Is
Living With PCOS by Dr. Sahitya is more than a book. It is a comprehensive health empowerment ecosystem designed to help individuals, families, and communities understand Polycystic Ovary Syndrome not as an isolated medical condition, but as a deeply personal and often misunderstood lived experience.

The initiative includes:
• A Narrative Health Framework blending medical clarity, storytelling, and emotional support
• A Mental & Emotional Wellness Model addressing stigma, anxiety, body image, and identity
• A Curriculum for Teens, Parents & Educators supporting difficult conversations and shared understanding
• A Global Public Health Resource expanding culturally responsive PCOS education across diverse communities

WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS The Significance
1. PCOS is one of the most common but misunderstood conditions in women’s health.
2. Millions struggle without guidance this initiative fills a national and global gap.
3. Youth need accessible, age-appropriate health language and resources.
4. Dr. Sahitya’s work provides culturally responsive health communication not found in traditional systems.
5. A holistic health model is emerging nationally this project aligns with behavioral health and wellness integration efforts.
6. There is no scalable, purpose-driven PCOS education framework until now.

THE LARGER SIGNIFICANCE What This Work Symbolizes
Living With PCOS represents:
• Visibility in an age of silence
• Knowledge in an age of confusion
• Community in an age of isolation
• Dignity in an age of stigma
This initiative combines science, story, and spirit equipping individuals and families with the language, support, and confidence to navigate PCOS with clarity.

Internship Program 3 Pathways
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Three Pathways to Participate
Interns will help expand the Living With PCOS initiative into a national and global educational movement. They will support community outreach, curriculum development, research, workshop design, youth engagement, story collection, and digital tool creation.
Three participation pathways mirror the validated Voice Up internship model:
1. ACADEMIC CREDIT INTERNSHIP
• Ideal for students in public health, psychology, nursing, social work, education, or communication
• 8 12 hours/week, 3 6 months
• Faculty supervision required
• Roles: curriculum design, health communication, workshop facilitation, research, pilot evaluation
2. VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP
• Open to teens, college students, adults, and community members
• Flexible, project-based participation
• Roles: outreach, social storytelling, content support, workshop activities, book distribution coordination
3. VOICE UNIVERSITY SUBSCRIPTION INTERNSHIP
• $60/month hybrid learning and creation pathway
• Includes PCOS curriculum modules, leadership development, and purpose-driven project assignments
• Opportunities to contribute to paid projects after program completion
BENEFITS ACROSS ALL THREE PATHWAYS
Better Health:
• Increased self-awareness
• Improved confidence navigating healthcare
• Emotional resilience and reduced stigma
Better Career:
• Experience in public health communication
• Research and evaluation skills
• Curriculum creation and facilitation training
• Professional portfolio development
Better Life:
• Purpose clarity
• Community belonging
• Confidence in personal storytelling
• Connection to a global movement uplifting women’s health