About
In our research fellowship we will help you identify an impactful area of academic focus you are passionate about and equip you to make a difference in your chosen area by acquiring the skills you will need to succeed in clinical research.
Objectives
- Provide a sound background in the principles and practice of clinical research for emergency medicine physicians.
- Equip fellows with critical investigative skills needed to make a substantive and sustained academic impact
- Develop physicians with the knowledge in areas such as grant writing, IRB approval, leading a study team, and navigating challenges in conducting original resarch
- Develop physicians who are able to collect, analyze and interpret data
- Equip fellows with the skills to present findings at academic meetings and publish manuscripts
Curriculum
The clinical research fellowship is a two-year program which incorporates completion of a Master of Science in Public Health in Clinical and Translational Science with a focus in epidemiology, outcomes research, or biostatistics.
Application
To apply, submit a curriculum vitae (CV), two letters of recommendation, and a letter of interest to the Vice Chair for Education and Education Coordinator.
Key Faculty
Kevin S. Barlotta, M.D.
Professor
Medical Director, Department of Critical Care Transport
Dag Shapshak, M.D.
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Program
Ambulatory Quality Officer, Russell Clinic
Lauren A. Walter, M.D., MSPH, FACEP
Professor
Vice Chair of Population Health & Research
Director, Social Emergency Medicine and Population Health Fellowship
Director of Research and Clinical Trials
Contact
Walter, Lauren A., M.D., MSPH, FACEP
Program Director
lwalter@uabmc.edu
Ashlyn Gordon
Education Coordinator
ashlyngordon@uabmc.edu