Introduction

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a Clinical Fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As a Clinical Fellow at the NIH you have an opportunity to not only develop state of the art clinical skills for outstanding patient care in your field of medicine, but also have the unique opportunity to take part in cutting edge clinical research in one of the world’s largest research hospitals. Regardless of whether your goal is to become a physician scientist, clinical researcher, academic leader in medicine, or community doctor, there are numerous resources available to you during your fellowship to assist you in accomplishing your goals.

Information on this site is provided by clinical fellows and the Clinical Center’s Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education. By taking full advantage of the NIH educational and research environment, clinical fellows can maximize academic, professional, and personal growth during the fellowship years laying the foundation for transition into research oriented career pathways.

Resources for Clinical Fellows:

• Clinical Fellows Committee (ClinFelCom) website

• Grant writing
  
  
• Supplemental courses and programs for fellows
  
  
  • Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
    
    
  • Translational Research in Clinical Oncology (TRACO)
    
    
  • Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
    
    
  • NIH-Duke Master's For a 2008-2009 application package please contact the Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education, CC, Building 10, Room B1L403 or (301) 496-9425.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2008.
    
    
  • Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) Courses