Education & Training
CHAM Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in the Bronx, NY is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship Program.
Our program is focused on preparing the next generation of leaders in academic general pediatrics by providing training in research, clinical care, medical education and policy development. The fellowship program is two years in duration. Fellows will have opportunities to tailor their training experience based on their specific areas of interest with mentorship from fellowship faculty.
Research
Fellows will have opportunity to conduct health services research, patient centered outcomes research, quality improvement research or community based participatory research.
Fellows would also have an option to complete a rigorous curriculum of research methods training through the Master of Science degree program in Clinical Research Methods through Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Fellows will have opportunity to participate in the following ongoing research projects:
- examining strategies to improve screening and coordination of care among children and adolescents with mental health conditions
- asthma prevention and treatment
- prevention strategies for teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
- examination of social determinants of health among children and adolescents
- improving quality of care for children and adolescents with special health care needs.
- primary care providers initiative to address obesity among children and adolescents
- explore the interaction between adverse childhood experiences, resilience, and mental health disorders
Fellows will have opportunity to present their findings at regional and national professional society meetings and ultimately submit their work for publication to a peer-reviewed journal.
Clinical/Teaching
Fellows will:
- engage in delivery of clinical care in both ambulatory and inpatient setting within a diverse quaternary care teaching hospital.
- have opportunity to develop skills as a clinician educator by teaching medical students and residents as well develop educational curriculum under supervision.
- have opportunity to develop clinical guidelines and policies for integrated healthcare network
- have opportunity to engage in local, regional, and national advocacy initiatives to improve care of our communities.
Salary and Benefits
Fellows will receive a stipend, benefits and tuition coverage along with an allowance for books, travel and other related program expenses.
Interested applicants should contact the following individuals for further details and application instructions:
Applications
Applicants should complete the Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship common application form, which can be downloaded from the link below.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early.