VA Advanced Fellowship in Women’s Health

Overview VA Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health provides two years of post-residency or post-doctoral research, education, and clinical learning opportunities in women\u2019s health to eligible physicians and associated health professionals. Fellows spend approximately 75 percent of their time in research and education and 25 percent in clinical activities. Faculty mentorship and individualized learning plans are provided at all site locations. The VA Fellowship in Women\u2019s Health offers advanced training opportunities to future leaders in academic health sciences who will be engaged in research, teaching and program development that will improve the health of women. Each fellow completes an individualized career development plan (ICDP) around 4 core areas essential to a successful research-based academic career. Locations Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Pittsburgh, PA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA West Haven, CT Eligibility Eligible physicians: US citizen; graduated from an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residency; board certified or board eligible in internal medicine (or one of its subspecialties), family medicine, gynecology, psychiatry, or surgery; active, unrestricted US medical license. Eligible associated health professionals: US citizen; demonstrate interest in pursuing a VA career with women\u2019s health as a significant focus; qualified in a health profession relevant to the health of women Veterans (nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and others); not simultaneously enrolled in an accredited clinical training program. Benefits A competitive stipend with health benefits Protected time to develop your research and education projects Guidance from mentors of national stature and professional grooming to become a leader in women\u2019s health Fellows and alumni practice clinical women\u2019s health, secure grant funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, develop medical education curricula, and hold major leadership positions How to learn more To learn more, visit the VA Advanced Fellowship in Women\u2019s Health: womenshealth.va.gov/fellowship/ #J-18808-Ljbffr Wisconsinnurses