### General Academic Pediatrics Fellowship 

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- [ Contact](#contact)
- [ Explore Other Fellowship Programs](#explore-other-fellowship-programs)
 
   

## General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) Fellowship

The General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) Fellowship is based in the Division of Health Services Research within the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. BMC is a mission-driven academic center with a 100+ year legacy of advancing health equity, to improve the lives of marginalized, urban, and immigrant children.

As a GAP Fellow, you’ll be embedded in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment through the broader [**Academic Primary Care Fellowship**](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medfellowship/), including partners across General Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Preventive Medicine, and the BU School of Public Health.



### OUR MISSION

The core objective of the GAP Fellowship is to build research competency and launch the next generation of independently funded, impact-driven physician-scientists and academic leaders. Fellows graduate with the tools to conduct high-quality, community-informed research that addresses the complex challenges facing child and family health.





### Who should apply

We welcome physician fellows and pre-/post-doctoral trainees—including PhD and DNP-level nurses—who are committed to careers in:

- Health services research
- Epidemiology
- Public health practice
- Policy

[**Apply Here** ](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medfellowship/application/)

### Program structure

- **Duration:** 2–3 years
- **Funding:** Supported by grants from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)
- **Outcomes:** 80% of graduates go on to academic careers, with many securing independent research funding.

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Mentored Research- Receive dual mentorship in conducting research as well as career counseling
- Gain experience and knowledge in research design
- Become familiar with the problems and challenges of performing research
- Conduct, analyze, present and publish the results of independent research projects



Academic Enrichment- Participate in weekly seminars and professional development sessions designed to sharpen your skills in research design, methods, and leadership.



Advanced Training- Complete a Master of Science in Population Health Research through coursework at the [Boston University School of Public Health.](http://www.bu.edu/sph/)
- Master statistical methods used in research and the interpretation of the medical literature
- Understand the importance of appropriate statistical consultation



Clinical Opportunities- Provide care at BMC’s Pediatric Primary Care or Adolescent Clinic 1-2 sessions per week, maintaining and deepening your clinical skills.





 

 ## Contact

**Alison Galbraith, MD, MPH**  
Fellowship Director, General Academic Pediatrics  
[Alison.Galbraith@bmc.org](mailto:alison.galbraith@bmc.org)

**Linda Neville**  
Program Manager, Academic Primary Care Fellowship  
<Linda.Neville@bmc.org>



 

 ### Explore Other Fellowship Programs

 [#### Boston University Academic Primary Care Fellowship Program

 

 ](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/medfellowship/)

 

 [#### Emergency Medicine

 

 ](https://www.bmc.org/pediatrics-emergency-department/medical-professionals/fellowship-program)

 

 [#### Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

 

 ](https://www.bmc.org/developmental-and-behavioral-pediatrics-training-program)

 

 [#### Infectious Disease

 

 ](https://www.bmc.org/pediatrics-infectious-diseases/pediatric-infectious-diseases-fellowship-program)