Fellowship in Family Planning & Clinical Research

(Non-ACGME-approved, One-year Fellowship)

Objectives

1. Expand clinical training in abortion and complex family planning (CFP) including working with skilled generalists (two have completed CFP fellowships).

• Sites will include:
• UVMMC
• PP-Burlington
• PP-Plattsburgh
• Other network affiliate sites (e.g. CVMC, CVPH, Porter)
• Didactics/Readings will include:
• ACOG bulletins
• Guidelines from the Society for Family Planning (SFP)
• Medical Eligibility Criteria (CDC)
• Primary research articles

2. Become more familiar and proficient in clinical research methodologies and database analysis to lead to regional/national presentations and peer-reviewed publications. This objective will be achieved with a mentored experience that will include:

• Participation in Dr. Peipert’s NIH-supported course in Clinical Research and Academic Success in Obstetrics & Gynecology (3-day course)
• Didactics/Readings in clinical research, epidemiology, health service research and policy
• Mentored clinical research project leading to presentation and publication
• Learn how to review peer-reviewed papers/grants
• Describe important principles of scientific presentation (e.g. poster and oral presentations)
• Provide opportunity to work on research grants including a career development award (e.g. K23)

3. Provide clinical coverage at UVMMC and experience working at additional network sites including CVMC, CVPH, and Porter. Clinical coverage will include:

• Primary OBGYN coverage
• Back-up Midwife coverage
• First-assist surgical coverage
• Other clinical coverage opportunities that arise

4. Other objectives tailored to the goals of the fellow to best position them for an academic OBGYN position or a clinical position at a rural site.