OUR PATIENTS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FELLOW LIFE
• 348-bed hospital including a 59-bed NICU, a 30-bed PICU, and a 21-bed cardiothoracic ICU
• Level 1 pediatric emergency room with 40,000+ visits per year
• 9-floor subspecialty clinic tower attached to hospital
• Outreach clinics around the state of Michigan
• Large referral base for primary and subspeciality care
• Broad patient population with cultural, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity
Ann Arbor is consistently voted one of the best places to live, work, and play in the United States. It offers a unique blend of city sophistication and small-town charm that appeals to students, professionals, singles, and families. Ann Arbor is a four-season city with an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, more than 300 restaurants with cuisines from around the world, and a multitude of local festivals and events, performing arts, and collegiate sports to keep you busy.
• Cultural events:
• Ann Arbor Art Fair
• Ann Arbor Film Festival
• Farmer’s Market
• Big Ten sports
• Nichols Arboretum &
The University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics maintains a portfolio of externally funded research awards in excess of $40 million and ranks in the top 15 pediatric departments nationally in terms of NIH funding. The department hosts an annual research symposium with opportunities for both poster and platform presentations.
Fellows have access to a wide range of mentors within the department, medical school, and university to pursue scholarly interests. These may include topics in:
• Basic science
• Translational science
• Clinical science
• Health services
• Education
• Quality improvement
Research support system includes:
• Core research facilities for both basic and clinical research
• Statistical and data collection support
• Intramural funding opportunities
• Grant review programs
Post-fellowship training leading to a Master’s Degree is possible in:
• Health Services Research
• Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
• Health Professional Education