The Division of General Pediatrics offers a fellowship program designed to prepare fellows for a career in academic General Pediatrics. Fellows will gain experience in designing and conducting clinical research, teaching and supervising residents and medical students, and administration. Fellows will also enroll in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program or Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program at Vanderbilt.

Fellows will be expected to design and implement a clinical research project. This project may serve as the thesis project for the MPH program as well. Fellows will function in a supervisory role during their training program, with guidance provided by members of the Division. Clinical duties will comprise approximately 30% of the fellow's time.  Fellows will also participate in the lecture schedule of the Division, delivering one to two lectures per month to residents and medical students.

One of the primary strengths of the training program is the mentor relationship. Throughout the fellowship, fellows will meet regularly with the program director. Once a research topic has been identified, the fellow will be assigned a research mentor as well.  

Applicants will be considered who have completed an accredited Pediatrics residency program and are board-certified or board-eligible as defined by the American Board of Pediatrics. Individuals with an interest in pursuing a career in academic general pediatrics will be given the highest priority.   

Visit our academic Web site to learn more about educational opportunities in our division.