In research and healthcare, there is a pressing need to address the gaps in knowledge for women’s health and, in particular, maternal health. With health disparities in minority groups, such as women of color, it’s imperative to have initiatives that tackle such vital issues. Read about these 12 Maternal Health Fellowships tailored for family physicians, legislators, public health students, and researchers. These fellowships offer training in high-risk obstetrics, advanced maternity care, and legislative leadership. These programs cover diverse aspects, offering financial support, educational funding, and extensive training, contributing to broader knowledge and improved healthcare practices. Explore opportunities that will advance your understanding of maternal and child healthcare needs and enhance their outcomes.
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1. Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship
Rotary International offers global grant scholarships in Maternal and Child Health in efforts to support training and activities to promote maternal health and reduce mortality rates. Global grants also may support vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals traveling abroad to learn more about their profession or teach locals. Applicants must be members of the Rotary Club and may contact their local club representative for further information.
Interested in applying? Be sure to check out appliction tips from successful Rotarian, Luisa Banchoff!
2. University of Rochester Medical Center Maternal Child Health Fellowship
The Maternal Child Health Fellowship readies Family Medicine practitioners for high-risk obstetrics and newborn care. It equips healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to improve underserved populations’ outcomes. The program offers 2 tracks: surgically focused and advanced obstetric. Fellows complete a 1-year program that includes high-volume in-patient care, immersive rural experience, NICU training, and tools to address maternal morbidity and mortality. Benefits include a Postgraduate Year Four (PGY-4) salary of $69,609, continued medical education funding, conference fees, vacation time, housing, and an annual fellowship retreat. To be eligible, candidates should have completed a family medicine residency program.
3. Global Health Corps U.S. Fellowship
The Global Health Corps U.S. Fellowship identifies promising leaders in U.S. public health, fostering diversity, and aims to improve health inequalities, especially for women and people of color. This 12-month program provides skill development, coaching, and mentorship. Applicants should be early-career, non-clinical public health professionals focusing on diverse individuals. Benefits include virtual workshops and in-person retreats; fellows can remain at their current jobs.
Learn how Paris Acosta leveraged the GHC Fellowship to make strides in Maternal Care.
4. Maternal Child and Reproductive Health Fellowship
The one-year fellowship by the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, in collaboration with Women’s Medical Associates OB/GYN and the Pediatrics Department, is tailored for family physicians aspiring to enhance their expertise in maternity and newborn care. This program aims to equip family physicians with advanced knowledge and skills beyond the scope of traditional residency training, with a focus on rural care. Offering a competitive annual salary of $75,000 and educational funding of $1,000 for Continuing Medical Education (CME), the fellowship provides a comprehensive and enriching experience in maternity and newborn care.
5. HBNU Fogarty Global Health Training Program
The HBNU Fogarty Global Health Fellowship offers U.S. postdoctoral fellows a transformative 12-month research experience in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), concentrating on urgent global health issues. Sponsored by the Fogarty International Center and collaborating NIH institutes, the program is led by a skilled team of researchers. Some investigators focus on the intersection of nutrition and infection in maternal and child health research. Eligible applicants must be doctoral or professional students, including but not limited to PhD, MD, and DDS students, and dedicate 40 hours per week at the research site.
6. St. Anthony North Hospital Maternal-Child Fellowship
Avista Adventist Hospital and St. Anthony North Health Campus collaborate to provide a comprehensive one-year maternal-child fellowship to advance obstetrical skills. This fellowship encompasses surgical obstetrics, high-risk prenatal care, gynecological procedures, and newborn resuscitation. Fellows engage in hands-on experiences in critical areas, including Avista Adventist Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Deck, the high-risk OB/GYN clinic at St. Anthony North Health Campus, and other clinical settings. The program ensures a well-rounded training approach, covering clinical rotations, attending conferences, and participating in educational sessions. With a commitment to continuity clinics, case reviews, and exposure to maternal-fetal medicine, the fellowship provides a multifaceted learning experience for aspiring maternal-child health practitioners.
7. NCSL Maternal and Child Health Fellows Program
The Maternal and Child Health Fellows Program is a yearlong initiative for legislators focused on maternal and child health. Designed to facilitate discussions on pertinent state-level policies and programs, the fellowship brings together around 20 to 25 legislators and key staff. Focusing on Title V, Medicaid, and legislative trends, the program creates a peer learning community through face-to-face meetings and virtual seminars. Participants, selected through a competitive application process, develop individual action plans, gaining exclusive access to leading researchers and policy experts. Supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau funding, the program encourages expanded knowledge, idea exchange, and practical plan formulation for immediate state-level implementation.
8. Boston University MCH Research and Practice Fellowships
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Fellowship offers students two distinct opportunities to collaborate closely with faculty members on research or with community leaders in practice. Research Fellows, matched with faculty and a research project, actively contribute to various aspects of the research process and commit to 8-10 hours weekly over 11-12 months. They receive a $1500 professional development stipend, attend research team meetings, and present their work at the MCH Forum. Practice Fellows engage with community organizations in supervised practice experiences, commit similar hours, receive the same stipend, and present their work at the MCH Forum. Both types have the option to present at a professional conference. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive a stipend due to the federal funding source.
9. UNM Maternal Child and Reproductive Health Fellowship
The UNM Maternal Child and Reproductive Health Fellowship is a two-year program that trains family medicine leaders for rural or academic practice settings. The fellowship is offered in collaboration with the UNM OB/Gyn and Pediatrics Departments and includes advanced clinical training in maternity and newborn care. All fellows will receive a certificate in public health based on coursework and have the opportunity to take additional courses toward a Master of Public Health that could be finished after the completion of the fellowship. As an MCH fellow, you will receive a salary of $62,000/year, educational funding of $3000/year, and other benefits.
10. Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship
The Ferguson RISE Fellowship Program, funded by the CDC, offers a flexible 6 or 12-month fellowship during the summer. This program provides a comprehensive experience encompassing research, education, and professional development for individuals interested in infectious diseases, public health, mental health, maternal and child health, and health disparities research. It aims to foster diversity and encourages underserved individuals to apply. Current or recent graduate students in medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, public health, allied health, or social sciences programs are eligible to apply. Previous research includes women’s and children’s health.
Not only was Ferugson RISE named one of the Top 10 Summer Fellowships, but also read about how Darnell Davis furthered his public health knowledge as a RISE fellow!
11. Emory University MPH Fellowship
The Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health extends an annual opportunity for three fellowships targeting students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue the Maternal and Child Health Certificate. Successful fellowship applicants will be awarded a $30,000 scholarship for the first 2 years, up to $3,000 per semester for engaging in an MCH-related position, and $2,000 in practicum assistance. Eligible candidates should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be accepted into a full-time MPH or MSPH program at the Rollins School of Public Health.
12. Maternal Child Health Fellowship Program (MCH)
The UCSF Fresno Maternal Child Health Fellowship is a comprehensive one-year program providing intensive maternity and newborn care training for family physicians. Fellows actively participate in patient care, focusing on operative delivery, high-risk antepartum care, and newborn care at Community Regional Medical Center. The fellowship encompasses experiences in high-risk perinatal clinics, antenatal ultrasound skills development, and a block at CRMC’s level 3 NICU. Additionally, fellows engage in research, elective opportunities, continuity practice at community health centers, and family medicine and obstetrics supervisory roles. Applicants must be board-certified with a demonstrated interest in maternal-child health, having completed a Family Medicine residency program.
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