The Rockefeller University is currently recruiting for the July 2019 class of the Clinical Scholars program, which is designed to provide an ideal educational experience for physician scientists interested in a career in patient-oriented translational research. It is a 3-year Master’s degree program funded by the CTSA and a Rockefeller University endowment. Most applicants have completed fellowship training, but in select cases, individuals may be considered after residency.
The program combines a research experience creating and leading a human subjects protocol under a senior Rockefeller University laboratory leader with a complementary didactic component, including a weekly tutorial that leads on select topics in clinical research, a weekly lecture by a leading translational scientist followed by an informal lunch, a weekly biostatistics tutorial, and bioinformatics educational programs.
Clinical Scholars have essentially 100% protected time for their research as well as possible funding for partial medical school loan repayment separate from the NIH program. The graduates of the program have gone on to receive a variety of NIH grants and to obtain excellent academic, industry, and governmental research positions.
The Rockefeller Clincal Scholars Program is especially eager to recruit individuals from underrepresented minority groups, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.
Applications are being accepted for July 2019. The deadline for the application and required support documents is December 4, 2018. For an online application, click here.
