Fellowship Opportunities
Department of Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programs
The Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University is inviting applications for Fellowship positions beginning in the Summer of 2008. The Department offers Fellows a common interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on research methodologies and grant writing. Tuition support for an MPH or equivalent degree is also provided.
International Emergency Medicine: Fellows actively participate in the implementation of new educational, clinical and prehospital emergency medicine systems throughout the world. Pursuit of an MPH degree and collaboration with the Department of Global Health in GWs School of Public Health is a major fellowship component. Director: G. Bobby Kapur, M.D., MPH (gkapur@mfa.gwu.edu)
Research: Opportunities to work on NIH-funded clinical research and collaboration on projects and data analysis from the National Center for Health Care Statistics and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Director: Jeremy Brown, M.D. (jbrown@mfa.gwu.edu)
Health Policy: Fellows pursue a didactic fellowship curriculum while rotating through an individualized series of externships in Legislators Offices and Federal Regulatory Agencies. Director: Janice Blanchard, M.D., PhD (jblanchard@mfa.gwu.edu)
Toxicology: In this ACGME accredited program, fellows provide telephone and bedside consultations through the National Capital Poison Center and several area hospitals. Course work in research and policy aspects of toxicology is offered through the NIH and GWs Schools of Public Health and Law. Director: Cathleen Clancy, M.D. (cat@poison.org)
Travel and Transport: This program focuses on the special health needs of travelers in our increasingly globalized society. Fellows have practical experience in the cruise and travel assistance industries while pursuing coursework in GWs School of Business. Director: Sol Edelstein, M.D. (sedelstein@mfa.gwu.edu)
Ultrasound: Fellows gain expertise in clinical applications of bedside ultrasound, learn aspects of US program administration, participate in active training curriculum, and perform research. Fellows work toward RDMS certification during fellowship.Director: Keith Boniface, M.D. (kboniface@mfa.gwu.edu)
Fellows receive an academic appointment at George Washington University School of Medicine and work clinically at a site staffed by the Department. Before entering the Fellowship, an applicant must have completed an accredited residency training program in Emergency Medicine and be eligible for state licensure. A CV is considered a completed application and only completed applications will be reviewed.
Interested candidates are invited to contact the fellowship director of their program of interest directly with any questions.