The Center for Outcomes Research at UTHealth in Houston trains a dozen or more clinical research fellows. Fellows generally have primary responsibility for several studies, and back-up responsibilities for several others. Fellows get substantial practical experience which is complemented by staff meetings and didactic courses on epidemiology and biostatistics.
International applicants no longer need an ECFMG certificate; nor do they need to be eligible for an Texas training or full medical license. Many of our fellows are supported by an institution or their home countries. Funded fellows are welcome for 12 months or longer. Longer fellowship periods naturally providing better learning experiences; we therefore give preference to candidates who can stay at least 18 months. We also have limited salaried positions.
Some of our fellows return to their home departments and institutions. Most, though, proceed to residency positions at United States programs, and most who apply eventually get US residency positions.
Applicants can send a CV to Professor Alparslan Turan. Applications are accepted at any time. Reasonable English proficiency is necessary because communication is an essential part of team-based clinical research.
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