The Fellowship in Family Planning is the only fellowship in the nation that provides the opportunity to develop for high-level research and clinical skills in contraception and abortion.

The objective of the program is to develop specialists focused on research, teaching and clinical practice in contraception and abortion. Working with respected and innovative leaders in the field, fellows receive training in clinical and epidemiologic research, develop clinical and teaching skills, have opportunities to work internationally, and connect to a rapidly expanding network of family planning experts. During the two year program, fellows have the option of pursuing either a master's degree in Public Health or Science. Fellows receive a stipend, health insurance and loan repayment assistance.

Specifically, the Fellowship focuses on:

CLINICAL TRAINING

All methods of pregnancy termination

All diagnostic methods to confirm uterine and tubal pregnancy

Anesthesia and pain control

Ultrasonography related to contraception and abortion

Treatment of complications

All methods of contraception currently available and under investigation

Sterilization

Gynecologic surgery

Practices, policies and research relating to international contraception and abortion

Study design

Grant writing

Statistical analysis

Opportunity for structured clinical research

Guidance in obtaining funding for research studies in contraception and abortion

Writing for peer-reviewed journals

Presenting at national conferences

Development as an independent researcher and teacher

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