Program Overview
As one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes that it has both an opportunity and an obligation to reengineer research training to prepare successful clinician-scientists for rewarding careers in clinical and translational research. Given this goal, we are proud to be a training site for the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program.
Established in 2000 by the Doris Duke Charitable Trust, the fellowship program is designed to encourage exceptional medical students to pursue careers in clinical research by giving them a 1-year opportunity to learn and practice clinical and translational research skills between their third and fourth year of medical school.
Eligibility
Medical students are eligible to apply for the fellowship program if they meet the following criteria:
- They are in good academic standing in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine or in any other medical school accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
- They have completed at least 2 years of medical school.
Program Details
- The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program begins on July 1 and lasts for 1 year.
- During the program, fellows complete the requirements for a Certificate in Clinical Research.
- Medical students from underrepresented populations (African American, Hispanic, or Native/American Indian groups or individuals with disabilities) will have the opportunity to participate in the Career Education and Enhancement for Health Care Research Diversity (CEED) Program.
- Fellows receive a $27,000 stipend, health insurance, tuition, and support for student fees and other program costs.
