Weill Cornell–Aga Khan Global Emergency Medicine Research Fellowship

Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian

Emergency MedicineGlobal, disaster & wilderness medicineResearch Fellowship
Destination
USA
New York, United States

Overview

A two-year research fellowship with 9 months at Aga Khan University emergency departments in Pakistan, Kenya or Tanzania, an MSc and NIH K-grant preparation.

The programme

Focus
Global health
Training type
Research Fellowship
Duration
2 years
Start
Institution policyNYP graduate staff appointment year is generally 1 July - 30 June
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Department of Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Not stated on official page
International applicants
Institution policyYes - foreign nationals accepted if they secure ECFMG J-1 status (or hold work authorisation for the programme duration); IMGs need a valid ECFMG certificate or full NY licence
Visa support
Institution policyNYPH GME generally accepts foreign nationals only on ECFMG-sponsored J-1 status or with independent work authorisation; no H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or other sponsorship; O-1 supported only in very limited cases at the candidate's expense
Licence requirement
Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline
9 October 2026 (interview 19 October 2026; match day November)
Application method
SAEM Application Portal

Funding

Funding
Includes MSc in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research; 6 months per year as WCM clinical faculty

Official sources

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