Triangle Clinical Research Fellowship in Reproductive Health

Preparing tomorrow's leaders in women's health research

The Triangle Clinical Research Fellowship in Reproductive Health is a partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and Family Health International. This two-year fellowship, supported by the National Institutes of Health, is designed for obstetricians and gynecologists to learn clinical research and advanced epidemiologic methods and to conduct their own research in an academically rigorous and collaborative environment.

The goal of this program is to develop the skills needed to be a self-sustained professional in women's health research and to expand the number of researchers within the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

This postdoctoral fellowship program offers individually tailored, mentored research training with combined resources from Duke, UNC and FHI of highly regarded researchers in the areas of women's health and epidemiology. With the guidance of leaders in the field of reproductive health and contraception, fellows will design, implement, and conduct independent research.

Masters from UNC or Duke

Fellows pursue a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from UNC School of Public Health, ranked one of the top 3 schools of public health in the nation by US News and World Report. Or, fellows may choose to pursue a Master of Science in Clinical Trials at Duke University Medical School. Fellows have a minimum of 75% time protected for research and academic studies. Stipend and partial tuition support is provided as required by the NIH.

Coursework

The MPH coursework equips fellows with a strong foundation for conducting methodologically rigorous research. Topics of study include: clinical epidemiology, decision- and cost-effectiveness analysis, meta-analysis, social sciences, medical ethics, and medical economics. The curriculum is designed to enhance academic career skills. Submission of manuscripts, presenting research findings at scientific meetings and seminars, and securing project funding are essential to the success of a researcher. By participating in forums and workshops fellows polish their scientific writing, oral presentation, and proposal writing skills.

Mentors

Each fellow works closely with a mentor to optimize the experience. Mentors are established senior investigators in women's health research who are affiliated with three of the nation's premier research institutions: UNC, Duke University, and Family Health International. They provide comprehensive guidance for conducting research projects including: initial hypothesis development, securing protocol approval by the IRB, project implementation, and effectively communicating results to the research community. Clinical mentors and additional resource faculty are actively involved in preparing each fellow for a successful career in clinical research. They are committed to providing consultative expertise and career planning as well as serving as a resource for expanding each trainee's circle of contacts among the partnering institutions.

Eligibility

If you are an Obstetrician and Gynecologist who is interested in pursuing a career in reproductive health research and clinical trials, and you are willing to commit to a two-year, full-time program, you are eligible to apply for consideration for an appointment to the Program.

You must hold, at the time of your appointment, an MD or DO from an accredited domestic or foreign institution and have completed, or be within one year of completing, your postgraduate clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in an ACGME-approved residency program. Federal regulations require that you be a citizen or non-citizen national of the US, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. If you have a temporary or student visa, you cannot be considered for appointment.

UNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Application Process

If you meet the eligibility requirements and wish to be considered for a fellowship, please submit an application packet that includes a current curriculum vitae, a one-page personal statement describing your research interests and how these interests relate to reproductive health and contraception, and three letters of recommendation.

Personal statements should summarize the following:

Letters of recommendation should include one from your current program director or department chair. All letters should be addressed to Dr. Katherine Hartmann and sent to the Center for Women's Health research. (address below)

*please note that recommendation letters may not be received electronically.

Applications for the fellowship are accepted on a rolling basis and will be considered as they are received.

Applicants applying to begin July 2005 are encouraged to apply by Friday, October 1st, 2004. A review of your application is not guaranteed should it be received after 10/01/04.

Application for graduate degree programs

A separate application is required to be submitted to the UNC School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology or Duke University Medical School for the graduate degree program (i.e. MPH, MS, PhD).

For information about applying, please see the UNC Department of Epidemiology or Duke Medical School Clinical Research Training Program webpages.

To contact us:

Application materials may be mailed to:

Triangle Clinical Research Fellowship in Reproductive Health
Center for Women's Health Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
725 MLK Blvd, CB 7590
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7590

For additional information please email us your questions (cwhr (at) unc (dot) edu) or call (919) 966-7928.

Triangle Clinical Research Fellowship in Reproductive Health is supported by National Institutes of Health, National Research Service Award number 1 T32 HD40672-01 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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