VA Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women’s Health
Overview
The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) / University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking candidates for a two-year advanced postdoctoral fellowship in women’s health. We are a team of researchers from diverse disciplines aiming to understand the unique challenges facing women veterans. Our research focuses on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of relevant health issues.
The ideal fellowship candidate will have a demonstrated interest in women’s health. The candidate will have opportunities to analyze pre-collected data and disseminate findings, design new research projects, and contribute to ongoing studies.
Area of Focus: Women Veterans
- Neuroscience
- Epidemiology
- Psychophysiology
- Fear Conditioning
- Neuroimaging/fMRI
- Endocrinology
- Molecular biology
- Metabolomics
- Health Services Research
- PTSD
- Interpersonal Violence
- Military Sexual Trauma
- Treatment Outcomes
- Eating and Nutrition
- Pain
- Sleep
- Ovarian Aging
- Menopause
- Behavioral Medicine
The Fellowship
The Veterans Administration sponsors a two-year research fellowship in women’s health. The overarching goal of the fellowship is to provide focused, structured, mentored training for individuals across diverse disciplines who are committed to becoming leaders in the health issues of women veterans and to pursuing a career in women’s health at the VA. For more information go to click here.
The Curriculum
The fellows will focus on completion of research and writing projects under the supervision of senior faculty. Access to didactic courses, experiential training and multidisciplinary research mentoring will be provided. Fellows will devote up to 25% time to direct clinical care in the SFVAMC Women Veterans’ Comprehensive Health Center.
The Community
The San Francisco VA Medical Center is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the top ranked medical schools in the country. In addition to its broader commitment to the veteran population and education, SFVAMC has the largest funded research program in the Veterans Health Administration with more than $87 million in annual research expenditures. Our Medical Center is the top-ranked VA Medical Center in terms of research grants.
Core Faculty
- Amy Byers, PhD, MPH
- Beth Cohen, MD
- Sabra Inslicht, PhD
- Karla Kerlikowske, MD
- Shira Maguen, PhD
- Thomas Neylan, MD
- Karen Seal, MD
- Irina Strigo, PhD
Requirements
The San Francisco VA Advanced Fellowship in Women’s Health Program will enroll 2 fellows each year. One fellow will be a physician and the other a fellow in an associated health field such as psychology, nursing or pharmacology. Applicants must have a Medical Degree (MD) and have completed an approved residency or Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology, nursing or pharmacology. For psychology applicants, APA accredited doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology and APA accredited internship is required. All requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship year. US citizenship is required.
How to Apply
Deadline: Application review will start on December 15, 2018 and will continue on a rolling basis until filled.
A VA-based faculty mentor or co-mentor must be identified. Applicants should provide:
1. Letter of interest, including a brief summary of educational, research, and clinical research experiences relevant to the fellowship, a summary of your training needs and goals, and a statement of your career goals.
2. A curriculum vita
3. Three letters of recommendation from research mentors
Please include #1 and #2 in a combined PDF. Letters should be emailed directly by recommenders.
Psychology PhD applicants: Sabra Inslicht, Ph.D.: [email protected]
MD and other Allied Health applicants: Karla Kerlikowske, MD: [email protected]
Further Information
Contact: Sabra Inslicht, Ph.D
Related Links
San Francisco VA Medical Center Psychology Advanced Research Fellowships
VA Fellowship in Women’s Health