The University of Rochester offers a post-doctoral fellowship in health services research, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Candidates must hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree, and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The goal of this fellowship program is to train individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become successful health services researchers. The post-doctoral program will focus on translating research into policy and practice for improving health care and health outcomes. Fellows may complete a Masters in Clinical Investigation with HSR concentration, participate in seminars, workshops, and other activities for fellows, and will conduct two mentored research projects.
The fellowship provides unique opportunities to integrate training in health services research and policy with major programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Key components of this program include five nationally renowned clinical departments – Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Neurology – as well as the NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Community Health, and other divisions of the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine (National Center for Deaf Health Research, Division of Healthcare Management).
The fellowship pays an annual stipend, based on the number of years of prior relevant experience and training. Funds are also available to cover tuition, travel and research-related expenses. We seek applicants with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2010. To apply, please send the following documents: letter of purpose describing career goals and research interests; curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; three letters of reference.
Interested candidates should contact:
Helena Temkin-Greener, PhD, MPH
Program Director
University of Rochester, School of Medicine
Department of Community and Preventive Medicine
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 644
Rochester, New York 14642
Phone: (585) 275-8713
E-mail: Helena_Temkin-Greener@urmc.rochester.edu
http://dev.mc.rochester.edu/dev-community-and-preventive-medicine/divisions/health-policy-and-outcomesresearch/postdoctoral-fellowship.cfm