Clinical Scholars
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
To integrate scholars' clinical expertise with training in program development and research methods to help them find solutions for the challenges posed by the U.S. health care system and the health of U.S. communities, as well as to augment clinical training of physicians by providing new skills and perspectives necessary to achieving leadership positions within and outside academia. Qualifications: Applicants must be health professionals in community, clinical, or academic settings (e.g., audiologists, clinical counselors, dentists, dieticians, nurses, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, veterinarians);Applicants must be based in the United States. Selection criteria: Selected for this program will engage in: personal, in-depth leadership training in health equity and community engagement; collaborative work across disciplines and professions to tackle problems that emerge from complex systems in communities. How to apply: Applicants must be submit application through RWJF online application; include Names, positions, institutions, and contact information; academic and professional qualifications, including a resume (preferred) or curriculum vitae (up to five pages); personal statement describing their leadership growth goals and how the program may help them achieve their aspired goals (up to one page); a video describing the community in which the team works or will work and the identified wicked problem; two letters of reference from a supervisor or mentor. Focus: Medical research.
Eligibility
- States: US