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The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) announces a clinical ethics fellowship position. 

The Clinical Ethics Fellowship in the Center for Biomedical Ethics is a two-year, full-time program designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in Bioethics in health care settings, academic institutions, and professional or government agencies. Established in 2015, this non-ACGME fellowship is committed to addressing ethical concerns through clinical ethics consultation, policy development, education, and research. This fellowship will be appointed through the Stanford Graduate Medical Education (GME) office.

The goals and objectives of this fellowship include the following:

• Develop proficiency or expertise in clinical ethics consultation. Fellows are expected to develop the capacity to play the role of lead consultant by the end of the second year.

• Comprehensive knowledge of key bioethics topics, including skills in critically evaluating empirical and conceptual research in bioethics

• Experience in presenting, teaching, and discussing core concepts in clinically grounded bioethics at a post-graduate level.

• Develop the ability to take leadership roles in Clinical Ethics Committee Meetings.

• Acquisition of professional skills for academic achievement in the field of bioethics, including research, CV development, and career building (fellows will be prepared to take a faculty position in the field of bioethics in both hospital and academic settings).

• Obtain skills to conduct scholarly research related to clinical ethics and bioethics in both independent and highly collaborative research settings.

We seek applicants with the following prerequisite training and knowledge:

• An advanced degree in an academic or professional discipline with preference given to candidates with terminal degrees in bioethics, philosophy, medicine, behavioral sciences, law, social sciences nursing, social work, religious studies, and other fields related to the practice of clinical and academic bioethics.

• Exceptional candidates with a PhD in Philosophy are highly encouraged. Candidates are also expected to possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution, organizational skills, as well as presentation and teaching skills.

Application Requirements: 

To apply, please visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ae0efec546ce4c69a5975477c2f46277

A copy of your CV, cover letter, and list of three references are required. Applications will be evaluated by the program’s director, assistant director, and former fellow. Final candidates must provide at least two writing samples/publications. Unfortunately, due to Stanford Graduate Medical Education (GME) regulations, we cannot accept or review applications from prospective international fellows. 

Application Deadline: Rolling review of applications until January 15th, 2024, for the expected start date in July 2024. For any questions or concerns, please contact Emma Villarreal([email protected]). 

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks an exceptional scholar and educator to join the faculty of the Department of Medical Ethics, Humanities, & Law. The faculty member will join an established department as it enters an exciting growth phase, launched by the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school, and will play an important role in confronting all aspects of health equity by establishing a community-collaboration research program, help develop graduate-level program, and educate future healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities:

Health equity is broadly understood for the purposes of this position and the individual who will excel in this role may have advanced training and research experience from a variety of academic disciplines, including medical sociology, public health, anthropology, public policy, etc. The successful new faculty member will be able to focus on different areas of health equity, for example, inequity facing racial and ethnic minorities and immigrant and refugee populations, socioeconomic inequities, inequity in criminal justice and incarceration, geographic inequities facing rural communities, inequality facing persons with disabilities and sexual and gender minorities, etc. Candidates must demonstrate expertise and dedication to interdisciplinary teaching and research, curriculum and program building to facilitate scholarly exchange and research collaboration, and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of community partners.

Qualifications:

D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree, with demonstrable expertise in health equity
Experience in academic research, writing, and publication
Excellence in research, teaching, and community collaboration
Established research focus in identifying and rectifying health inequities.
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The Center for Bioethics is home to a one-year clinical ethics fellowship designed to provide intensive training for individuals seeking to do bedside clinical ethics under expert supervision. Our trainees are exposed to inpatient and outpatient consults and help address policy and other healthcare related issues. The fellowship is competency and practice based, and strives to meet competencies as described by organizations such as the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities as well as the Association of Bioethics Program Directors.

The fellowship is currently focused on future physician leaders in clinical ethics but is open to non-physicians as well. Previous or concurrent advanced training in bioethics through graduate work or the equivalent is encouraged.

Fellowship Structure

Duration: 12 months, July 1 – June 30.
Time: The fellowship is designed to be full-time but offers some flexibility for providers who desire to maintain other clinical commitments. We require that Fellows commit to a minimum of 24 weeks in which ethics is their primary focus. Fellows develop an individual schedule in collaboration with fellowship leadership. Part-time options may be considered.
Applicants: A terminal postgraduate degree is required by the start of the fellowship. MD/DO/physician candidates are given preference, but non-physician applicants may apply.
Compensation: OSU GME PGY-4 rate

Fellowship Requirements

Completion of 3 graduate level Bioethics courses: End of Life Ethics (BIOETHC 7010), Clinical Bioethics (BIOETHC 6020), and Advanced Clinical Bioethics (BIOETHC 7000). The courses are offered in separate semesters and are eligible for tuition assistance benefits.
Attendance at weekly Ethics Case Conferences, monthly OSUWMC Ethics Committee meetings, and monthly Grand Rounds presentations. Fellows will be given the opportunity to present.
Routine availability for the Clinical Bioethics Consultation Service.
Opportunities for scholarship or service projects in bioethics.

2024-2025 Application Cycle

Applications are due December 20, 2023. Interviews will be held in January 2024 via Zoom.
The Center is currently unable to support fellows requiring visa sponsorship.
Please visit go.osu.edu/bioethicsfellowship for more information and an application link.
Applicants may also send a CV, cover letter, and the names of two references to [email protected].

Questions? Contact [email protected]

The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and disparities, global health and other important issues in bioethics. They also conduct mentored conceptual and empirical research. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in academic journals. We do not require or expect bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply.

Fellowships begin in September 2024. Stipends are determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.

Our post-baccalaureate fellowships are ideal for students interested in eventually pursuing an MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate degree. Applicants for the post-baccalaureate fellowship must have an undergraduate degree completed no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the fellowship or a master’s degree completed no more than 6 months prior. Only U.S. citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for post-baccalaureate fellowships.

Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have completed a doctoral degree no more than 5 years prior to the start date of the fellowship. Post-doctoral applications are welcome from philosophy, law, medicine, social sciences, and other disciplines. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible for post-doctoral fellowships.

We encourage applications from candidates with a range of disciplinary backgrounds and substantive interests. Though not an exhaustive list, this year we are particularly interested in candidates who would be excited to work on research projects related to neuroethics, public health ethics, research ethics, genetics, population health and disparities, and global health ethics.  For more information about the department’s research interests, please see our website (https://www.bioethics.nih.gov/people).

Applications should include:

Statement of interest up to 1000 words which explains your interest in bioethics, how the fellowship fits into your career goals (including how it would be valuable to you), and what potential bioethics topics you would like to investigate. While previous bioethics experience is not required, please explain why bioethics is of interest to you. For applicants with previous bioethics experience or training, explain how this fellowship would build on your previous efforts.  You may also discuss any aspects of your background or experience that would bring a unique perspective or contribute to diversity in the department or the field of bioethics. We are dedicated to building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community in our department. One or two writing samples that total no more than 30 double-spaced pages and which demonstrate your analytical or critical thinking ability. They need not be on a bioethics topic, and there is no preference for published work. Most successful applicants submit samples that defend a position or analyze an argument. Single-authored writing samples are preferred. If a co-authored sample is submitted, the applicant should describe their role in writing the paper. Three letters of recommendation Resume/CV Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

This faculty position is in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics & Medical Epidemiology within the School of Medicine and is open to applicants at all ranks on the tenure/tenure track or non-tenure track, focused on Precision Medicine.

The department seeks highly motivated individuals with a passion for scientific discovery, improving healthcare, and informatics.  Be part of a rapidly growing team developing informatics to further research and serving a dynamic community of researchers across the University of Missouri.

Responsibilities will include designing and implementing interventions that apply precision health innovations at the practice and community level. The position is expected to support 1-2 graduate students or a Post-Doctorial Fellow on startup funds, establish NIH funding within 3 years or bring existing NIH funding, and teach in MSc/PhD programs. Two-to-five-year goal to build a research program based on population. Three-to-five-year goal of helping develop GWAS or Pharmacogenomics for biobanking.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

-Existing NIH funding
-Expertise in Applied Pharmacogenomics, Genetic Epidemiology, or Health Economics
-Expertise in integration into clinical workflows and EHR informatics Experience with “All of Us” or equivalent national precision health program
-Experience in bioethics and other ELSI topics
-Experience in DEI and patient engagement 
-A history of federal funding or major foundation funding, and population health research and/or implementation science expertise that aligns with our research foci and the SOM and Precision Health priorities.
-Experience in Precision medicine and lead the emphasis area in the PhD

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Law, with expertise in Health Law beginning around July 1, 2024. This position is open to scholars concentrating in any area of health law or health policy, but preference will be given to candidates focusing on public health law who can assist in fostering interdisciplinary connections with the recently established Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. This faculty position will be part of Loyola Law’s top ranked Beazley Institute for Health Law & Policy. Preference will be given to candidates willing to teach other major doctrinal courses, including but not limited to Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure (Adjudication), Contracts, Criminal Law, Torts, or Professional Responsibility. Ability and interest to teach in the hybrid format in our part-time/weekend JD division will also be considered as a part of the review process.

Applicants must present a JD with excellent academic credentials, evidence of outstanding scholarship or scholarship potential, and a devotion to teaching and mentoring students. Loyola University Chicago School of Law is dedicated as a faculty to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Both the University and the law school will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a commitment to this mission and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Biomedical Ethics Research Program sponsors several post-baccalaureate research assistantships for students interested in empirical bioethics scholarship. The position is ideal for students interested in a gap year between their undergraduate and graduate training programs. Our post-baccalaureate trainees have matriculated to top medical and law schools throughout the country.

The post-baccalaureate research assistantship is a paid position that's part of the Graduate Research Education Program (GREP), which provides students throughout Mayo Clinic with an opportunity to conduct research in a mentored environment for 1 to 2 years. Trainees are expected to dedicate 40 hours a week to their research projects and related activities.

Post-baccalaureate trainees contribute to projects at multiple stages in the research process. They develop research skills that include empirical research methods, study design and data collection, such as semistructured interviews, surveys and focus groups. Trainees also gain skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and scholarly writing. They develop a basic understanding of the field of bioethics. And they establish professional relationships with peers, colleagues and mentors in their areas of interest — connections that can last beyond their time at Mayo Clinic.

The post-baccalaureate program offers direct mentorship from faculty affiliated with the Biomedical Ethics Research Program. By working closely with experienced bioethics researchers, trainees develop critical thinking and analysis skills at all stages of the research process. Through the use of individualized personal development programs and biweekly check-ins, trainees improve their capabilities and set meaningful goals for their time at Mayo Clinic and beyond.

The Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research provides students with a mentored research experience that assists them in preparing for careers in health care, science, law or bioethics.

Students in the summer program develop research skills that include empirical research methods, study design, data collection and analysis, and scholarly writing, and learn how to apply these skills to bioethics research. Students also develop professional skills and gain a familiarity with current and seminal topics in bioethics and timely ethical issues in the health care setting.

Students are expected to dedicate 40 hours a week to a combination of research and educational activities. Each student is placed with a faculty mentor to work on a particular ethics research project for about 10 weeks starting in late May or early June.

In addition to conducting mentored research, students participate in a biomedical ethics education curriculum led by expert faculty in a small group, discussion-based setting. Clinical and nonclinical researchers lead these weekly discussions.

Mayo Clinic seeks applicants for a post-baccalaureate research experience in empirical bioethics research, as part of the Graduate Research Employment Program (GREP). This paid position is ideal for individuals seeking a gap year between their undergraduate and graduate programs. GREP is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree who have an interest in conducting biomedical research on topics in biomedical ethics using empirical methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups, chart review). GREP trainees are also eligible to take courses through the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and shadow clinicians in nearly every area of the clinic. Past trainees have gone on to study at top medical and law schools across the United States. Up to two candidates will be selected for 2024. Positions would start mid- to late summer 2024 with an application deadline of 11:59pm CST February 12, 2024. Interested applicants should apply to job posting #314499 (https:// jobs.mayoclinic.org).

Mayo Clinic seeks applicants for its 2024 summer undergraduate program in empirical bioethics research. Up to six students will be selected to participate. The Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research provides students with an unparalleled research experience to prepare them for careers in healthcare, science, law, or bioethics. Each student is placed with a faculty mentor to contribute to a particular ethics research project, lasting approximately 10 weeks, beginning in late May or early June. In addition to conducting mentored research, students also receive a robust ethics education curriculum. Interested applicants should apply to job posting 313554 (Rochester undergraduate intern), 313590 (Rochester graduating seniors), 316142 (Arizona undergrad & seniors) at jobs.mayoclinic.org by 11:59pm CST January 22, 2024.