APTR-AHRQ Preventive Medicine Residency Rotations

ABOUT EXPERIENCE PRECEPTORS

The Application Cycle is Closed

Due to decisions of the current administration, this program is paused indefinitely.

Interested candidates should review the Request for Applications (RFA) document carefully and preview the Application Form Contents to prepare materials required for the Application Submission. All applications must be submitted online. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. Support for these rotations is renewed annually and is contingent on funding.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen
Current Preventive Medicine Resident
Current Primary Care Resident (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Obstetrics/Gynecology) with a demonstrated interest in prevention, public health, or health policy are also encouraged to apply.

APTR Membership

Accepted AHRQ Residents must hold a current APTR Resident membership or be from Institutions that hold a current APTR Academic Unit membership.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

Demonstrated interest in prevention or primary care
Demonstrated interest in domestic health policy
Experience in prevention or primary care
Scientific writing ability

Timeline

November 7, 2024 - Application Cycle Open
January 10, 2025 - Application Deadline
March - Resident Notifications
May - Resident Commitments Due

Period of Performance

Eight-week contiguous rotations from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Residents will select preferred rotation months at the time of application.

Financial Support

A stipend and residency program administrative fee, currently totaling $10,040, may be provided directly to the residency program for the eight-week rotation. The Residency Program is responsible for payment of any salary and compensation to the Resident.

Residency Programs funded by the federal government cannot receive the Resident Stipend (currently $8,000) but may be eligible for the Residency Program Administrative Fee (currently $2,040). Sources of federal funding include, but are not limited to: CMS, HRSA, the Commissioned Corps, and other branches of the military.

Application Components

Statement of Interest (Maximum of 300 words)

Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Letter of Recommendation from Residency Director

Scientific Writing Sample (primary author, published or unpublished)

Location

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20852

Eight-week rotations with options for in-person and remote participation.

Rotation Experience Questions

Dr. Sheena Harris
Email: Sheena.Harris@ahrq.hhs.gov

Ms. Lydia Hill
Email: Lydia.Hill@ahrq.hhs.gov

Application Process Questions

Vera S. Cardinale, MPH
APTR Program Director
Office: 202.463.0550 x129
E-mail: training@aptrweb.org

Accessibility Issues

If you are physically unable to complete the application through the online system please contact APTR staff to submit the application over the phone. You can also request a printable application in PDF format, and either scan and email the completed form to training@aptrweb.org or mail to:

APTR Training Projects
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20006
202.463.0550 ext.129

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