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Deadline: December 5, 2016
Steven Joffe, MD, MPH

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The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the UPenn Perelman School of Medicine is pleased to announce the Penn Fellowship in Advanced Biomedical Ethics, which is currently recruiting its fifth class of postdoctoral fellows. The two-year Penn Fellowship, which we initiated in the fall of 2013, is among the country’s premiere interdisciplinary training program for young scholars committed to pursuing academic careers in bioethics and related disciplines. Doctorally prepared individuals (e.g., lawyers, philosophers, social scientists, physicians, etc.) are invited to apply. We particularly welcome applications from outstanding young lawyers who seek careers in academic health law, and have excellent relationships with faculty at Penn Law School who co-mentor our legal fellows. Up to four fellows per year will be admitted into the program.

The rigorous fellowship training program will consist of: 1) independent research under the mentorship of a Department faculty member; 2) participation in departmental seminars; and 3) participation in ethics committees, ethics consult services, and institutional review boards.  In addition, some fellows will pursue a two-year Master of Science in Medical Ethics (MSME) or a one-year Master of Bioethics (MBE) degree, depending on their career plans and past training. Fellows will present their work in local, regional and national forums and will be expected to publish at least two papers in high-impact journals by the completion of their training.

The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy has funding to support accepted fellows. Additional information about the Fellowship Program, along with application requirements and a link to the form, is available at http://medicalethics.med.upenn.edu/education/penn-fellowship-in-advanced-biomedical-ethics

Please note that applications are due by December 5, 2016.

Read more and apply here!

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