Primary Care Research Fellowship in General Internal Medicine

Overview

A two-year HRSA-funded postdoctoral fellowship training future leaders in academic primary care, with emphasis in epidemiology, health services research, geriatrics, nutrition or health education.

The programme

Training type

Research Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

1 July

Positions

2 per year

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyInternational medical graduates eligible for NYP GME appointment with a valid ECFMG certificate (or a full NY licence); prerequisite training must be ACGME/AOA/RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I (Advanced Specialty) accredited, with a GMEC-approved exception route for exceptionally qualified IMGs; J-1 (ECFMG) visa only

Visa support

Institution policyNewYork-Presbyterian GME accepts foreign nationals only with J-1 (ECFMG) status or their own work authorisation; no H-1B, H-1B1, F-1 or E-3 sponsorship; O-1 supported only in very limited cases (NYP GME Visa Rules, 2027 recruitment packet)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (NY State Education Dept): trainees in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a NY physician licence or limited permit; other (non-ACGME) clinical fellowship posts require a NY licence or limited permit (IMGs need ECFMG certification). NYP reimburses initial licence fee ($735) and renewals

How to apply

Deadline

15 November (interviews granted on a rolling basis)

Application method

Complete the online application form and email a personal statement (max 500 words) and supporting materials to Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH

Funding

Funding

Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Official sources