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1. When is the deadline for applications? For 2009, the online application deadline is August 15th, 2008. Applications are forwarded to the university on a rolling basis, and interviews can be set up before or after the closing date. The Family Medicine deadline is January 1, 2009. back to top 2. How does the interview process work? After submitting your online application, the application is forwarded to the institutions that you select. The Institutions then decide whom they would like to interview from the applications they receive. The individual programs will contact you directly to set up an interview. back to top 3. Where can I get more information on individual programs? You can check out our program descriptions for a brief summary of each program. For more information you can also contact the programs directly. Click here for a link to contact information for each program. back to top 4. Are there former fellows I can speak to about the fellowship? Yes, many of our current and former fellows would be happy to tell you more about the fellowship in family planning and to answer your questions. To be matched up with an appropriate fellow please e-mail info@familyplanningfellowship.org. back to top 5. Is there an opportunity to meet current and former fellows? Yes. Each year we hold a fellowship reception at the Annual ACOG
meeting. The reception is a great way to experience the network
that becoming a family planning fellow opens you up to. You can
also meet fellows at the annual ARHP meeting. To set up a meeting
please contact Mary Tschann, Project Coordinator at tschannm@obgyn.ucsf.edu.
6. Who is eligible to apply for the Fellowship in Family Planning? The Fellowship in Family Planning is open to US and Canadian trained doctors who have completed their residency. 16 sites are open to ob/gyn doctors and one is open to family medicine doctors. back to top 7. Where are the programs located? Currently there are 17 Fellowship Sites: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Family Medicine back to top Family medicine residents can apply online. Simply fill out the form here and select one of the programs you are interested in. The deadline for Family Medicine applicants is January 1, 2009. back to top 9. How does the match process work? The match process works exactly like the resident match process.
You will submit a rank list of your choices in order of preference.
You will log into a secure site and submit your list online. The
institutions will also submit their choices in order of preference.
Match lists are due by October 23, 2008. You will be
contacted on Match Day, Tuesday October 28th. 10. How do I submit my rank list? To submit your match list, you will logon to www.familyplanningfellowship.org and click on the private login button. You simply login, click on the match button, fill out the form, and click the submit button. A confirmation of your list will be sent to you within 24 hours. back to top 11. When is the deadline for rank lists? October 22, 2008. back to top 12. What date do I find out if I matched? October 28, 2008. back to top 13. When does the fellowship start? The fellowship start dates are flexible. Most fellows start in July. back to top 14. How many former fellows are there? Currently there are 103 current and former fellows. back to top 15. Where do I send my references? References are only accepted via email on letterhead with an electronic signature. Please email each letter to:
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