SELECTION CRITERIA
Fellowship positions are awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
- A consistent record of academic achievement and/or future academic potential
- A commitment to understanding of the process for career development in academic medicine
- Personal integrity and a commitment to humanistic values expected of compassionate physicians
Fellows interested in the Clinical Investigator track should demonstrate excellent clinical skills during their training in Internal Medicine. Those interested in the Physician Scientist track must demonstrate clinical competency, but selection for a training position will focus on previous academic achievement and/or future academic promise.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates applying for the Combined Clinical & Research track should submit their application form with at least two letters of reference via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) no later than December 31 for enrollment in July of the following year. Based on preliminary review, interviews will be offered to preferred applicants in March. Thanks for your interest in our program and please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Erica Santos
Fellowship Coordinator
email: erica.santos@utsouthwestern.edu
phone: (214) 645-7521
fax: (214) 645-7501
James A. de Lemos, M.D.
Director, Fellowship Training Program
Division of Cardiology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9047
james.delemos@utsouthwestern.edu
APPLY
Electronic Residency Application System
http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/start.htm
Applications are now being accepted via ERAS for 2009 positions. Our deadline is December 31st. In addition to an application submitted via ERAS, we require at least two (2) letters of recommendation(one from a program director), a CV and Personal Statement. Please call (214) 645-7521 or email Erica Santos with any questions. We appreciate your interest in our program.
