Information for Candidates

NIH-MANDATED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The WRHR K12 program is a single-track program.  Only OB-GYN physicians who have met the eligibility requirements set by the NIH may apply. Our scholars will conform to all scholars’ eligibility requirements set in RFA-HD-25-005, including:

      • US citizenship
      • completed postgraduate residency training in obstetrics and gynecology
      • be a physician holding an MD or DO degree
      • may be general Ob-Gyn if they do not intend to pursue a subspecialty fellowship in the future
      • may be appointed in their last year of subspecialty training as long as could be in the last year of clinical fellowship only if the year is dedicated as primary research year
      • not be or have been PI on the following NIH awards: R01, R29, U01/U10, subproject of a Program Project (P01), Center (P50, P60, U54) grant, or individual mentored or non-mentored career development award (e.g., K01, K02, K08, K22, K23, K24, K25, K99). May still be eligible if holding NIH Small Grants (e.g.R03) or Exploratory/Developmental Grants R21.
        More information about the WRHR Program Announcement for cycle 2025-2030.

Our scholars’ selection and retention plan will lean on unique features of our academic environment and experienced advisory committee recommendations to attract and nurture the most qualified candidates. The NIH requires scholars to devote a minimum of 75% full-time effort to research and career development activities, over a minimum span of two calendar years. Scholars who are U.S. -licensed surgeon-scientists with active surgical duties may spend a minimum of 50% full-time effort for a minimum of 3 consecutive years on research and career development activities.

Two scholars will be selected in 2025 to join the Mass General Brigham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology:  one with primary clinical affiliation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and one at Mass General Hospital.

We are deeply committed to enhancing diversity and developing the independent research careers of women and OB-GYN physicians from underrepresented minority groups.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law

To express interest in this position, please email Dr. Raina Fichorova
WRHR-ObGyn@bwh.harvard.edu 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    1. A 5-page description including:
      • research interests and plan
      • career development goals and plan
    2. Curriculum Vitae with a review of all previous educational experiences and a listing of all research experiences and publications
    3. Endorsement letter by current Ob-Gyn Department Chair/Division Director
    4. Two letters of recommendation by clinical and research mentors
    5. Completed Application Form

    Application Form Download

    Send your full application to WRHR-ObGyn@bwh.harvard.edu

    If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact us
    WRHR-ObGyn@bwh.harvard.edu

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