Research Fellowship

Overview

Trains physician scientists to become independent investigators across tracks including infectious disease, disaster medicine, data science and health services research.

The programme

Training type

Research Fellowship

Duration

2 years standard (1 year with advanced degree; 3 years for PhD/GTPCI)

Start

Usually 1 July; mid-year considered

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Board prepared or certified in EM; recommendation from an EM researcher

International applicants

Institution policyJohns Hopkins SOM accepts international residents/fellows via J-1 ECFMG Alien Physician Exchange Visitor sponsorship (applies to those joining from abroad or already in the US in another status); H-1B only in limited circumstances

Visa support

Institution policyJohns Hopkins SOM sponsors incoming residents/fellows for J-1 (ECFMG); H-1B only in limited cases (US MD graduates on OPT in ACGME training, or trainees already on H-1B in ACGME-accredited/recognised training with sufficient H-1B time remaining) - GME policy P&F028

Licence requirement

Institution policy (Maryland Board of Physicians): residents and fellows train as registered unlicensed practitioners through their programme; a full Maryland licence requires 1 year (US/Canadian grads) or ECFMG + 2 years (IMGs) of accredited postgraduate training plus licensing exams

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

CV and 2 letters of recommendation via the online portal

Funding

Funding

800 clinical hours per year in the ED; degree options MPH, MHSc or PhD

Official sources