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Areas of Training
[ ] Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship
[ ] Stroke Fellowship
[ ] Gastroenterology Fellowship
[ ] Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship
[ ] Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
[ ] Retinal Fellowship
[ ] Anterior Segment Fellowship
[ ] Sleep Medicine Fellowship
[ ] Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship
[ ] Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
[ ] Pediatrics Fellowship
[ ] Internal Medicine Training Program
[ ] Research Fellowship in Ophthalmology
[ ] Gastroenterology Research Fellowship
[ ] Diabetes Research Fellowship
[ ] Retinal Observership
[ ] Anterior Segment Observership
[ ] Stem Cell Transplantation Observership
[ ] Sleep Medicine Observership
Funding
The figures below are intended to provide prospective candidates an estimate of program
expenses. They are, however, approximate amounts that are subject to variation. In
summary, candidates are responsible to provide funding for the following estimated
expenses:
Clinical Fellowships (per year)
Program Administration and Education and Clinical Services Fee $75,000
Malpractice insurance (varies according to specialty) $5,000-35,000
Application fee (one-time, non-refundable) $500
Research Fellowships (per year)
Program Administration and Mentorship and Laboratory Fee $75,000
Application fee (one-time, non-refundable) $500
Observerships (per month)
Program Administration and Mentorship Fee $7,500
Application fee (one-time non-refundable) $500
In addition, candidates are responsible to secure their own salary and personal medical
insurance coverage that is valid in the United States. All living expenses, including housing
and travel, should be covered through the candidates salary. Rents are variable, but
typically range between $1,200-$1,800 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in
metropolitan Boston. There may also be additional expenses not accounted for here such as
conference fees, books, etc.
Eligibility
Candidates for admission to fellowships and observerships must meet the rigorous
requirements and standards of the Harvard affiliated hospitals and teaching institutions.
The minimum requirements are listed below:
Clinical fellowships
Applicants who are graduates of non-US medical schools (except Canada) must be
certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). See
http://www.ecfmg.org for more details.
A TOEFL score of 600 or above or graduation from an English speaking medical
school or residency program.
Satisfactory completion of internship, residency, or pertinent training.
Candidates who have completed the requirements for Specialty Board eligibility in
the US, Canada or their own country are eligible as a matter of course. Candidates
with similar training in other jurisdictions are also eligible. Candidates who are not
Board eligible, but who have significant training and experience in the relevant
specialty/subspecialty are encouraged to apply.
Research Fellowships/Observerships
A TOEFL score of 550 or above or graduation from an English speaking medical
school, university or residency program.
Candidates must have completed requisite training in the relevant specialty,
subspecialty or applicable scientific area.
Application process
All candidate materials are reviewed by the HMI Admissions Committee and the
Departmental/Institutional Admissions Committee. The fitness and readiness of a candidate
for acceptance is determined by the program director of the institution that sponsors the
program or learning experience. Applicants are screened on the basis of career goals and on
the recommendations of faculty members and mentors from medical schools, residency
programs or affiliated institutions. Each applicant must complete an application form and
submit three letters of recommendation from knowledgeable faculty or supervisors who
endorse the qualifications and character of the applicant. One of the letters must be from the
director of the current or most recent clinical training program, university department or
research institution.. Applicants also must submit the items listed below: (please follow
instructions for submitting application materials on page 14 of the HMI-DHCC Postgraduate
Training Program application.)
Recent passport photo
Current copies of ECFMG certificate (for clinical fellows)
Copy of current US visa (if available)
Copy of board certifications or international equivalent (if applicable) in English
(official translated copy) or Latin
If applicant is still in training: written recommendation from medical school or
university dean and written recommendation from other faculty members who have
knowledge of the capacities, abilities, skills, and standing of the applicant
If applicant has completed training: written recommendation from residency training
program director(s) or university supervisor and from other faculty members who
have knowledge of the capacities, abilities, skills, and standing of the applicant
Official or official certified copy of transcript (in English) from medical school (for
MD applicants for clinical and research fellowships only)
Official or official certified copy of transcript (in English) from university or graduate
school (for PhD applicants for research fellowships only)
Certified copy of medical school diploma (for MD applicants for clinical and research
fellowships only)
Certified copy of university diploma (for PhD applicants for research fellowships only)
Certified copy of residency certificate (for clinical fellowships only)
Certified copy of fellowship certificate (if applicable)
USMLE scores (if applicable, required for clinical fellowships)
TOEFL scores (if applicable)
US $500 application fee (non-refundable), made payable to Harvard University
Visas
Clinical fellowships and Research Fellowships:
Clinical and research fellows come to Boston as a J-1 Exchange Visitor.
The ECFMG is designated by the US Department of State as the sole sponsor of J-1
physicians in clinical training (see
www.ecfmg.org/evsp/evspinsc.pdf).
Candidates work with a Training Program Liaison (TPL) at the sponsoring Harvard
institution to prepare and submit the sponsorship application to ECFMG.
All visa arrangements are centralized at the training institution, through the TPL.
HMI cannot be responsible for obtaining visas; however, HMI provides a Letter of
Endorsement to facilitate the sponsorship application process. Candidates must also
have a letter from the sponsoring authority or ministry of their country approving the
training and guaranteeing the return home or other proof of financial support.
Exchange Visitors sponsored by ECFMG receive a Certificate of Eligibility for
Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Status (Form DS-2019). This document is used by the
accepted candidate to apply for the J-1 Visa.
Please note that visa processing time may take several months.
Observerships:
Observers should come to Boston on a B-1, Visitors visa. Applications are available at
the American Consulate in the region.
HMI provides a Letter of Endorsement to facilitate the sponsorship process.
Please note that visa processing time may take several months.
