NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship
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Program Description |
NIDCR offers a clinical research fellowship to dentists interested in an academic career. An independent clinical research project with relevance to human disease or health is the focus of the fellowship. The NIDCR Dental Clinical Research Fellowship is a two- to three-year full-time on-site program designed to provide experience in the latest clinical and translational research methodologies. Fellowships begin on July 1 of each calendar year. Fellows participate in weekly Clinical Case Conferences, Grand Rounds, career development workshops, and lab-based journal clubs which highlight current research on a wide range of oral and craniofacial conditions and give fellows the opportunity to interact with experts in their fields. Fellows have modest clinical service responsibilities in the NIH Clinical Center Dental Clinic within NIDCR’s intramural program in Bethesda, Maryland. The Dental Clinic supports clinical and translational research and offers oral medicine, oral surgery, and hospital dentistry consultation services for the unique patient population of the NIH Clinical Center. Fellows also have the option of participating in the NIH-Duke Master’s Program in Clinical Research, which is one of the nation’s first training programs in clinical research. |
Application Due Date |
August 31 |
Eligibility |
Qualified applicants must have:
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is not required, and visas are permitted, but candidates must have relevant U.S., Canadian, or equivalent clinical licensure approved by the NIH Clinical Center Credentialing Committee. |
Length |
Two to three years |
Award Benefits |
Fellows are provided with a stipend with consideration of PGY experience. A full range of benefits is available, including health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Fellows may be eligible for the NIH Loan Repayment Program that repays up to $50,000 of educational debt annually. In addition, fellows are eligible for intramural K awards and the NIH-Duke Master’s Program in Clinical Research, which leads to a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research, a professional degree awarded by the Duke University School of Medicine. Fellows accepted to the NIH-Duke training program may receive tuition support. |
How to Apply |
Deadline for applications: August 31, no exceptions Submit basic application materials to NIDCRclinicalFellow@nidcr.nih.gov
Select candidates will be invited to submit supplemental application materials including a one-page clinical research plan and interview after review of the basic application materials. Jacqueline W. Mays, D.D.S., M.H.Sc., Ph.D. For questions or to request assistance, contact: Simona Simmons |