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Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program
The NIH Clinical Center offers a critical care medicine fellowship program designed to:
- Provide comprehensive clinical training in the care of critically ill patients
- Develop critical thinking skills applicable to any patient with single or multisystem organ failure
- Train the next generation of academic leaders
Clinical training consists of broad range of patients, procedures, teaching opportunities.
Opportunity for combined subspecialty training in pulmonary diseases, infectious diseases, and cardiology at top affiliated institutions.
Research training is 24 months continuous, and an additional 12 months of research training is available for those in the physician scientist track.
The goal is to maximize opportunities for an academic critical care medicine position after graduation. The majority of our Alumni obtain academic positions after graduation. Our graduates are national leaders in critical care medicine because of the mentoring, extended research and training time, and resources available to advance their careers.
The NIH Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is committed to fostering a culture in which people from all backgrounds are valued, engaged and empowered to reach their full professional potential. We are committed to supporting an organizational culture advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Fellowship Details
Salary
Excellent salaries are offered as well as educational loan repayment. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for educational loan repayment.
For more detailed information on loan repayment, visit the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) .
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have completed three or more years of training in internal medicine in the United States or Canada. Eligible candidates must be US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, or J-1 Visa holders. Applications are due via ERAS by Sept. 1 of the year prior to the academic year for which you are applying.
Master's Program in Clinical Research from Duke University
During the research years, our fellows have the opportunity to pursue a master's degree in Clinical Research from Duke University .
Simulation Program
Our clinical Simulation Program conducts weekly interprofessional crisis resource management simulations with our fellows, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
Internal Medicine Resident Electives
These four- or eight-week Resident Elective sessions are offered monthly September through May inclusive.
Medical Student Electives
These four- or eight-week Medical Student Elective sessions are offered monthly August through June, inclusive.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need more information, please contact us at: karnold@cc.nih.gov .