Boston LEAH offers fellowships in five disciplines:
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
Children's Hospital Boston has an outstanding (2 to 3 year) fellowship program in Adolescent Medicine designed to prepare physicians for leadership position in academic medicine and public health.
Applicants to the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship program must have completed a residency program in pediatrics, internal medicine, or family practice. The first year of Fellowship involves intensive training through an interdisciplinary adolescent health curricula and ample clinical experience in the Adolescent/Young Adult Medical Practice at Children's Hospital Boston and community based sites. In the second and third years, the Fellows will complete course work in research methodology and health policy and undertake an independent scholarship project as well as continuing clinical work.
Fellows in the program are expected to complete the clinical training and scholarship requirements to become eligible to take the Adolescent Medicine Sub-Board examination. The Adolescent Medicine Fellowship program is ACGME accredited. Deadline for written applications is July 1 in the year before starting (for example, July 1, 2008 for July 1, 2009). Interviews are scheduled on Fridays in March, April, May, and June.
Applicants should contact the LEAH Program for information about applications and to speak with the discipline directors by calling the LEAH Coordinator at: 617-355-6539 (or 617-355-7170).
Nursing Fellowship
Applicants to the Adolescent Nursing Fellowship must be at least master's prepared and have nursing clinical experience that includes adolescent health. The program spans 10 months: September to June, one day a week (currently Tuesdays). The weekly interdisciplinary seminars and clinical observations are designed to balance knowledge and skills in clinical care, teaching, research, and advocacy, depending on the fellow’s career trajectory. Applications must include: CV, 1 page statement of short term (1 yr) and long term (5 yr) career goals, transcript from Masters Program or proof of national certification in advanced practice, and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for applications is April 1, after which interviews may be arranged. Minority candidates are strongly urged to apply. The successful candidate will be notified by the end of June.
Applicants should contact the LEAH Program for information about applications and to speak with the discipline directors by calling the LEAH Coordinator at: 617-355-6539 (or 617-355-7170).
Psychology Fellowship
Applicants to the one year (12 months) Post- Doctoral Psychology Fellowship must have completed their doctoral training in psychology, including a pre-doctoral internship. In conjunction with the Psychology Director, each fellow selects the components of his/her experiential phase of the program. The intent is to match the interest of the fellows with training opportunities available at Children's. The Program provides mentoring and protected time for the Fellow to prepare for publication an article based on their doctoral dissertation. The Fellow will provide clinical care, teach, and can pursue a research project. Deadline for applications is January 23, 2008.
Applicants should contact the LEAH Program for information about applications and to speak with the discipline directors by calling the LEAH Coordinator at: 617-355-6539 (or 617-355-7170).
Nutrition Fellowship
Applicants to the six-month Nutrition Fellowship should have a strong interest in adolescent nutrition (including eating disorders, weight management, and sports nutrition). The fellow will work with a multidisciplinary team in a variety of capacities including clinical care (inpatient and outpatient), community outreach, web based nutrition education, and research. Preference will be given to a registered dietitian with strong leadership skills and an advanced degree in nutrition.
Applicants should contact the LEAH Program for more information regarding the application process. To contact the nutrition discipline director please email Susan Frates at susan.frates@childrens.harvard.edu or call 617-355-8671.
Social Work Fellowship
Applicants to the one year (12 months) Social Work Fellowship should be a post master's Social Worker with interest or expertise in adolescence. Training includes participation in the seminar series, interdisciplinary care in the Adolescent Medical Practice, provision of social services, research and teaching. The fellowship stresses competency in clinical work with adolescents, assessment and treatment of eating disorders and participation in a multidisciplinary mental health team. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2008.
Applicants should contact the LEAH Program for information about applications and to speak with the discipline directors by calling the LEAH Coordinator at: 617-355-6539 (or 617-355-7170).
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