Public Health & Patient Safety
Researching and advocating for policies that protect patients, promote health equity, and strengthen public health infrastructure in a digital age.
Advancing Health in a Digital World
MedCivic is a youth-led nonprofit advancing research, education, and public interest policy at the intersection of medicine, technology, and Internet governance.
Our Focus Areas
Online Trust & Digital Safety
Examining how internet governance, platform accountability, and security practices affect the safety and privacy of users worldwide.
Youth Research & Education
Empowering students to conduct original research and develop policy literacy at the crossroads of medicine and technology.
Policy & Advocacy
Translating research into actionable policy recommendations and amplifying youth voices in national and global governance conversations.
Empowering the next generation to build a healthier, more trustworthy digital world.
Who We Are
Our Mission
To advance research, education, and public interest policy at the intersection of medicine, public health, technology and Internet governance, with a focus on privacy, security, and trust for all.
Our Vision
A world where every person benefits from the intersection of medicine and technology, where digital systems are trustworthy, health information is accessible, and young people have a seat at the policy table.
Our Values
- Integrity: We ground our work in rigorous research and honest inquiry.
- Equity: We center the voices and needs of underserved communities.
- Collaboration: We build bridges across disciplines and organizations.
- Empowerment: We invest in the next generation of researchers and advocates.
Our Story
MedCivic was founded by a group of students who recognized that the most pressing challenges of our time, from health misinformation to algorithmic bias in clinical tools, live at the boundary between medicine and the internet. We came together to build a space where young people could research these issues rigorously and advocate for meaningful change.
Student-Led Initiative
Driven by young people passionate about the future of health and technology.
Research Driven
Evidence-based analysis underpins every recommendation we make.
Public Impact
Our work translates into real policy outcomes that protect people.
Global Perspective
We engage with international governance bodies and cross-border challenges.