This Section is directed at Clinical Fellows, those U.S.-trained and foreign physicians (M.D.'s and M.D.-Ph.D.'s) who have completed medical or pediatric residency programs and who seek subspecialty clinical training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases and/or an intensive basic or clinical research experience in Endocrinology, Liver and Digestive Diseases, Nephrology, or Hematological Diseases of two years or more. The information contained here is most relevant to:
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House Staff of Internal Medicine or Pediatric Residency Programs interested in obtaining subspecialty training in the fields mentioned above and
- Current Clinical Fellows looking for a "second postdoc" or "senior fellowship" to broaden their research credentials and expand the scope of their technical expertise.
The following types of Clinical Training Programs at NIDDK offer a wide array of scientific, research, and career development opportunities (click on the links below for detailed information regarding program descriptions, eligibility criteria, stipends, and benefits):
Clinical Fellowships
Hepatology Fellowships
Inter-Institute Endocrinology Fellowships
Stipends and Benefits
Education Loan Deferment and Loan Repayment
Mentoring
Identifying a Laboratory and Mentor/Principal Investigator
Forwarding a Curriculum Vitae and Other Supporting Documents
Interviews
Visas
Orientation Guides and Checklists
Documentation Checklist for Appointment
Obtaining a Visa (for Non-U.S. Citizens)
Contacting the Fellowship Office
Buddy System
Arranging a Place to Live
Medical/Health Insurance
Family Considerations
Financial Arrangements
Packing Luggage
Transportation from Airports to NIH
Fellow Guides
Housing
Taxes
Social Security Administration
Maps
Parking, Commuting and Transportation
Driver's Licenses and Vehicle Registration
Airports
Entertainment
Newspapers
Child Care
Medical Care Information
Where to Turn for Help
Job-Related Requirements
Contacting your Principal Investigator and Laboratory
NIH Identification (ID) Badge
Direct Deposit Form (ACH Form)
Health Insurance Coverage
OMS Medical Examination
E-mail Accounts and Computer Access
Telephone
Parking Permits and Transhare
NIH Library
Training Courses
Personal Matters
Opening Bank and Checking Accounts
Obtaining a Driver's License/Getting a Car
Fitness Facilities
Social Activities
Taxes
After Settling in, What to Keep in Mind (Years 1-3 and Beyond)
Clinical Research Training Programs
NIH-Duke University Training Program in Clinical Research
NIH-University of Pittsburgh Training Program in Clinical Research
Clinical Research Courses
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
Research and Scientific Resources
NIDDK Intramural Research
Links to Searchable Databases
Conference Schedules
Special Interest Groups
Listservs
Technology Transfer
Libraries
Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)
Office of Animal Care and Use
NIH Intramural Research News
Science's Next Wave
National Postdoc Association
Grants and Awards
NIH Office of Education: Survival Skills Workshops
Advice and Guidance, Networking Contacts, Faculty Advisors
Employment Opportunities
International Services Branch
Visas
Obtaining a Social Security Number
Taxes for Visiting Scientists
Special Associations
Fogarty International Center