Activity Description
The Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Fellowship, is named in honor of Norman F. Gant, M.D., a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the executive director of ABOG. The fellowship is designed to provide an exceptional learning and career development opportunity to obstetricians and gynecologists early in their careers.
The IOM brings together the most eminent researchers, policy experts, and clinicians from across the country to work together to provide nonpartisan, scientific, and evidence-based advice to national, state, and local policymakers; academic leaders; health care administrators; and the public. Select early career faculty and future leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology will find their work at the IOM to be an exceptional learning experience.
Each Fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period. During this time, Fellows are expected to continue their work at their main academic posts, while being assigned to one of the following IOM boards:
- Health Sciences Policy
- Health Care Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Health of Select Populations
- Global Health
- Population Health and Public Health Practice
- Children, Youth, and Families
The Fellowship requires a 10-to-20 percent commitment of time for two years, and includes attendance at a one-week orientation to health policy, the Fall IOM Annual Meeting, and the meetings of the assigned board. Additionally, Fellows will participate actively in the work of an appropriate expert study committee or roundtable, including contributing to its reports or other products.
This experience will introduce Fellows to a variety of experts and perspectives, including legislators, government officials, industry leaders, executives of voluntary health organizations, scientists, and other health professionals. Each Fellow will be assigned to an IOM member who will serve as a senior mentor during the two years of the Fellowship.
A flexible research stipend of $25,000 will be awarded to each Fellow. The stipend will be administered through the appropriate department in the Fellow’s home institution. Stipends are not intended for use as salary offsets.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees for the IOM Fellowship must meet the following requirements:
- Nomination by a member of the Institute of Medicine, the ABOG, or the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
- Diplomate or Active Candidate for certification by ABOG
- Non-tenured member of an academic faculty
- Able to dedicate 10 percent to 20 percent of time to the Fellowship for two years
- Within the first five years of an initial faculty appointment
- Sponsorship by academic department head
- Endorsement by the Dean
- U.S. citizen or permanent residency status at the time of the nomination
The Institute of Medicine especially welcomes under-represented minority candidates.
Selection Criteria
- Professional accomplishments including research and publications
- Potential for leadership in health policy
- Quality of letters of recommendations
- Expertise in an area of relevance to the Institute of Medicine
Application Packet
- Nomination letter from a member of the Institute of Medicine
- Letters of Recommendation and endorsement from:
- Department Chair
- Academic Dean
- An up-to-date curriculum vita
- A brief one page bio
Further information and applications for this fellowship will be available in Fall 2011.