Position Summary
The NRSA Primary Care Research Fellowship programs two to threeyear curriculum includes coursework leading to an MPH or PhD degree in UNCs School of Public Health extensive handson research involvement a weekly fellows seminar covering research methods reviews of fellows worksinprogress and professional communication organized by the School of Medicines NC TraCS Translational and Clinical Research Curriculum. MD fellows see patients two to three halfdays each week during their fellowship. The Program uses the extensive resources and broad faculty of a major public research university. Positions are available beginning July 1 2024 in a fellowship that trains family physicians general internists general pediatricians and PhD researchers for academic primary care research careers. A start date later than July 1st can be negotiated. Of the programs 70 fellowgraduates over the past 33 years more than 80 have moved to researchfocused positions in academia upon graduation. The program is principally funded through NIH / HRSA National Research Service Award grant. Salaries (Stipends) vary from $56484 to $salary amounts) depending on individuals years of experience and training since obtaining a doctoral degree and are set by NIH . Funds are also provided for travel to meetings project expenses health insurance and tuition & fees. Fellows are eligible to apply for NIH Loan Repayment support. Interviews for competitive applicants are continuing and positions will be offered as competitive candidates are identified.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
For MD or DO applicants: graduation from an accredited medical school and eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
n/a
Required Experience:
Intern