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Translational Medicine Concentration:
Eligibility and Admissions

Application deadline: February 15, 2007

Eligibility

Upon entrance to the program, an applicant must be:

  • Board Eligible or Certified in a Clinical Speciality
  • An active participant in clinical investigation
  • Currently licensed to practice medicine in New York State

How to Apply

  • Complete the application form
  • Return application with current curriculum vitae;
  • Complete a 1-2 page essay describing:
    • Your reasons for seeking advanced training in Clinical Investigation;
    • Your career plans beyond fellowship;
    • Trainees are expected to complete a research project as part of their training.
      • Please describe ideas you have for your project 
  • Send two letters of evaluation: please give a copy of the enclosed reference form to the individuals writing your letters.
    • One must be from your proposed research project mentor
  • Send a letter of support from your Department/Division Director using the following director support letter. This letter verifies that your department will support your application and that you will have at least 75% of your time available for coursework and/or research during the two years of the program. It also verifies that your Department/Division will cover your tuition and overhead costs during the two years of the program, currently $10,000.
  • These are examples of completed K23 applications, supplied by the NIH, that can serve as a template for further K23 applications by NYU junior faculty.

Please send the following materials to the address below:

Bruce N. Cronstein, MD
Director, Clinical Investigator Training Program
NYU School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
550 First Ave., NBV16N1
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: 212-263-6404
Fax: 212-263-1048
Email: cronsb01@med.nyu.edu

When all materials listed above have been received, we will contact you regarding the availability of interview with program faculty.

For more information about the application process or general inquiries contact:

Amber Hampton, MA
Project Associate
Email: Amber.Hampton@nyumc.org
Phone: 212-263-4245
Fax: 212-263-4240